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Embracing Nutrition and New Beginnings This March
March ushers in the arrival of spring, bringing with it new growth and fresh starts. It also marks...
Should I eat breakfast when I'm not hungry?
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
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?
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...
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National Nutrition Month: Food Connects Us
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate the vital role that food plays in our lives. This year's theme, "Food Connects Us," emphasizes how food is more than just sustenance; it's a powerful connector of cultures, traditions...
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Certified Food Protection Manager Training Offered
Do you currently have a position handling food or are you looking to find a job in the food industry?  If so, consider becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to obtain an American National Standards...
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Finding Balance: Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. With more than 60% of Americans living with at least one chronic condition and 40% managing two or more, it is more important than ever that you...
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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...
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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...

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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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