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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Child Nutrition

Grapes, tomato, lettuce, bread, cheese, meat, and red pepper.

All life stages accounted for in the new dietary guidelines

Years of scientific research tells us that there is a connection between food and health. Evidence shows that a healthy diet as part of an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of chronic disease. However, with nutritional advice constantly circulating the internet, how do we know what is sound...
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Four quesadilla slices and pico de gallo on a blue plate

Making quick meals for at-home learning

The school year certainly looks very different this year. While some children are eating lunches at school, many others are eating and learning from home. Suddenly parents or caregivers find themselves searching for quick, easy meals to fuel their children for an afternoon of learning. Use...
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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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Urbana, IL 61801

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