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Read article: A Diet Rich in Protein
A Diet Rich in Protein
Protein is an important macronutrient for building up our bodies. While many people meet or even exceed their protein needs, some groups often fall...
Read article: Bone broth: Hype or healthy?
Bone broth: Hype or healthy?
There’s all kinds of buzz words in the weight loss industry and one that has had its share of the spotlight is bone broth. What is bone broth and how...
Read article: The truth about seed oils
The truth about seed oils
Seed oils have gotten some bad press lately, but there is no evidence that they are harmful, and in fact, they might even be helpful. Seed oils are...
Read article: Food safety 101: Keep them apart from the start
Food safety 101: Keep them apart from the start
When serving a meal to a child, you may have heard them demand that their foods not touch each other. This mantra of “don’t let my foods touch!” is...

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University of Illinois Extension to Host Open House in Salem
University of Illinois Extension invites community members to an Open House on Monday, July 14, from 5-7 p.m. at their office at 1404 E Main, Rt 50 East, Salem, IL 62881. This event is an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about the valuable resources and programs Illinois...
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High impact University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs face elimination
URBANA, Ill. — There are many barriers Illinois residents face in making healthy choices. For over 30 years, University of Illinois Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programs have helped people stretch their food dollars while increasing their nutrition...

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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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