Nutrition Education

Events

Taste of Extension

April 19, 2024

County

Montgomery

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Meal Planning Workshop!

April 23, 2024

County

DeWitt

Comfort Foods Reinvented | Bureau County

April 24, 2024

County

Bureau

Build a Healthy Immune System | Oglesby

May 7, 2024

County

LaSalle

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Blog Posts

SNAP-Education staff use The OrganWise Guys program to teach healthy choices in a unique style

March 7, 2024

The OrganWise Guys is a popular curriculum taught to kindergarten, first, and second graders by University of Illinois Extension...

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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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News Releases

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April 15, 2024

Local high schools face off in Regional 4-H Food Challenge
URBANA, Ill — Teams from five local high schools gathered in Bevier Hall on the University of Illinois Campus for the Regional 4-H Food Challenge competition on April 12. The 4-H Food Challenge is a competition that promotes teamwork, gives youth experience in public speaking, and promotes...

tan background; various types of meat and vegetables on a grill

April 10, 2024

Safe Summer Grilling
Summer is right around the corner, and if you haven’t already gotten your grill out, you should consider doing so. Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool and enjoy your favorite summer foods. One of the many benefits of grilling is that it offers endless opportunities. However, to keep...

April 5, 2024

It's Food Waste Prevention Week: Illinois Extension has tips and programs to address this issue
The first week in April is designated as Food Waste Prevention Week (April 1-7). University of Illinois Extension is spotlighting this national campaign to raise awareness around the issue of food waste and its economic, social, and environmental implications, aiming to inspire change at home...

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April 2, 2024

Clean for a Cause campaign launched by Food Pantry Network-HOI
Spring into giving this year with Food Pantry Network - Heart of Illinois (HOI) by participating in the Clean for a Cause campaign! The Spring season offers a chance for everyone to clean their slates and begin again. As a part...

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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...