Nutrition Education

Events

Step into the New Year

January 22, 2025

County

Bureau

Christian

Jersey

Macoupin

LaSalle

Marshall

Montgomery

Putnam

Wellness Wednesdays

January 22, 2025

County

Monroe

Move More for Better Health

January 23, 2025

County

JoDaviess

Stephenson

Winnebago

Let it Dough | Make and Take Bread Workshop

January 25, 2025

County

LaSalle

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Blog Posts

Should I eat breakfast when I'm not hungry?

January 10, 2025

While some people wouldn’t dream of skipping breakfast in the morning, others just aren’t breakfast eaters. There are three common reasons as to why...

How food effects our mood

January 3, 2025

The shorter days this season can leave many people feeling the winter blues. It’s not uncommon to be in a sore mood when there’s less natural...

Is honey healthy?

December 27, 2024

I get this question all the time: is honey healthier than granulated sugar? The answer is yes and no. Oh, don’t you hate this answer! However, the...

The importance of oral health

December 13, 2024

“Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes twice a day and don’t forget to floss.” You’ve likely heard these words of...

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News Releases

December 20, 2024

Finding balance: Weight, emotions, and movement
FREEPORT, ILL.---The new year is fast approaching, and many of us are looking for opportunities to improve our health in the coming year. Whether you are looking to increase your minutes of physical activity, consume more fruits and vegetables, get better quality of sleep, or simply manage the...

December 11, 2024

Diane Reinhold Recognized with State and National Awards for Excellence in Nutrition and Wellness Education
Diane Reinhold, Nutrition and Wellness Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, has recently been honored with multiple awards, both at the state and national levels, recognizing her contributions to nutrition and wellness education. With 11 years of service to Extension serving Jo...

December 13, 2024

Connections across Extension programs lead to lasting impact
URBANA, Ill. — Establishing connections is essential for the expansion of Illinois Extension. Interdisciplinary work shows how collaboration across programs brings valuable knowledge to new audiences and builds lasting relationships. From teams that improve food access and eliminate food deserts...

Extension educator teaching an in person class with audiencie

November 25, 2024

Illinois Extension's health education transforms lives in Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. — In line with Illinois' land-grant mission, University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, fosters knowledge, and builds partnerships to support individuals and communities. In 2023, the team members working in Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences program areas...

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Videos

SNAP-Ed Impact and Return on Investments

A return-on-investment analysis estimated the economic benefits of the IL SNAP-Ed program per dollar spent. A model was constructed using program data and prior literature to estimate the number of obesity and food insecurity cases prevented by IL SNAP-Ed. Altarum’s Value of Health model was...