Nutrition Education

Events

Healthy Habits and Fresh Herbs

January 6, 2025

County

Christian

Exploring Current Diet Trends

January 8, 2025

County

Putnam

Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group

January 14, 2025 - November 4, 2025

County

LaSalle

Cooking the Mediterranean Way

January 14, 2025

County

Bureau

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Blog Posts

Thanksgiving tips for staying balanced

November 22, 2024

This blog post is written by Ariana Rosado Lafontaine, Illinois State University dietetic intern. Thanksgiving Day is near! This is a...

Power up with sweet potatoes

November 8, 2024

This blog post is written by Pauline Wrocenski, Illinois State University dietetic intern. November is National Sweet Potato...

Revamping comfort food classics

November 1, 2024

'Tis the season of cooler weather and comfort foods. Nothing warms up the heart better than savory dishes, such as macaroni and cheese, potato soup,...

From frightening faces to tasty treats

October 25, 2024

As you carve frightening or charming faces in your jack-o-lanterns this Halloween, be sure to keep the seeds for a nutritious snack. Pumpkin seeds...

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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...

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...