Nutrition Education

Events

speghetti squash, potatos and food pantry pastries

Food Pantry Network - HOI Meeting

December 6, 2023

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

Air Frying 101: Holiday Edition

December 7, 2023

County

Winnebago

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Make Your Holiday Season Healthier

December 7, 2023

County

Christian

Blog Posts

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A Servant's Heart: The task is arduous, the road is long

November 10, 2023

It’s hard to believe that this summer the Illini Science Policy Program ushered in its fourth cohort of Scholars. In many ways this program, which at...

Should I breastfeed?

August 23, 2023

Breastfeeding…it can be tough, but oh so worth it! August is National Breastfeeding month and a wonderful time to raise awareness of the benefits of...

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Why are my joints feeling stiff and sore?

May 23, 2023

If you have been experiencing stiffness, pain, and a decreased range of motion or flexibility in and around your joints, you may have osteoarthritis...

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Follow these tips: Reduce the risk of arthritis

May 17, 2023

Arthritis is a condition in which one or more of your joints become inflamed, often leading to stiffness, soreness, swelling, and in some cases, pain...

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News Releases

November 24, 2023

Tazewell SNAP-Ed program creates special PJs & Pancakes event aimed to reach both youth and adults
PEKIN, Ill. - By combining multiple programs into one event, University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Education staff have created a family-friendly event that quickly became a favorite activity for that youth...

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October 25, 2023

Healthy holiday charcuterie board workshop being offered
FREEPORT, Ill. - Charcuterie boards are fun to eat and make the perfect appetizer for entertaining. However, traditional charcuterie boards can be packed with sodium, nitrates, saturated fat, and calories. Instead of a traditional board, treat your family and friends to a healthier option this...

October 18, 2023

New Extension educator ready to collaborate to improve community health
DECATUR, Ill. — Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) partners with agencies, schools, and community organizations to provide SNAP-eligible families and individuals with obesity...

October 10, 2023

Extension’s diabetes clinic finds the fuel to fight cancer
EUREKA, Ill. – Food is one tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to discuss the research on how foods may reduce your risk of cancer and ways to incorporate nutrition to help manage side effects of...

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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...