Nutrition and health education

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Nutrition and health education

Research-based programs and tips on nutrition, recipes, food safety, food preservation, exercise and health.

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All About Artificial Sweeteners

Event date: Aug. 4, 2021

Event time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

New research is constantly released on how the food we eat impacts diabetes risk and management. Learn the latest on the role of artificial sweeteners and sugar on your health from a Registered Dietitian.Interested participants need to register ...

Taking Care of You - Online

Event date: Aug. 4, 2021 - Sept. 22, 2021

Presented by Liz Harrison, Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education and Jessica Trussell, Field Specialist in Human Development and Family Science“Taking Care of You” is a multi-session program offering practical strategies and ...

Home Food Preservation (Series of 3 workshops)

Event date: Aug. 6, 2021 - Aug. 20, 2021

Hermann, MO

Quality for Keeps: Home Food Preservation is a series of three workshops that focus on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting.To register, contact the Gasconade County Extension Office at 573-437-2165 or register ...

Taking Care of You

Event date: Aug. 9, 2021 - Oct. 4, 2021

Poplar Bluff, MO

This program is presented by John Fuller, Human Development Specialist “Taking Care of You” is a multi-session program offering practical strategies and experiences to help you deal with the stress in your life. Managing life’s challenges in a ...

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Healthy communities begin with healthy food

Published: Friday, June 4, 2021

PARIS, Mo. – Healthy communities grow in bountiful gardens.A partnership between University of Missouri Extension and groups in the Mark Twain Lake area is teaching people in Monroe County to grow and use fresh produce.The idea came about when MU ...

Fight fatigue, stress on the farm with sleep for better bottom line

Published: Friday, April 30, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long hours during calving and planting seasons can cause fatigue and stress, leading to accidents and costly mistakes, says Mary Engram, University of Missouri Extension human development specialist.“Lack of sleep affects us ...

When the power goes out, don’t be in the dark about food safety

Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When the power goes out, the clock starts ticking on the safety of your refrigerated and frozen foods.Meats, seafood, ice cream, cut produce and even leftover pizza can become susceptible to foodborne contaminants in just a few ...

Spring activities bring stress

Published: Friday, March 19, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The busy time of the year is upon us – prom, graduation, spring sports and end-of-school banquets. This flurry of activities can bring stress, especially in rural communities, where these activities may coincide with spring ...

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Fourth Grade Curriculum: Choosing Foods for Me, Fifth Edition

Publication date: March 1, 2021

$30.00

Students will use the current USDA food graphic to learn the recommended amounts of food to eat from the five food groups each day. They learn to read and use food labels to make healthy food choices and how to make healthy choices when eating out. ...

Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets

Publication date: March 1, 2021

Farmers market vendors will find tips for safely offering samples to patrons in this publication, as well as a summary of sampling regulations. Directions and estimated costs for sanitizing stations are included.TopicsFood ...

How to Can Fresh Vegetables

Publication date: Jan. 20, 2021

Vegetables are at peak quality for six to 12 hours after harvesting. If you must delay canning fresh vegetables, keep refrigerated until you are ready to begin.Pressure canning is the only safe method for canning vegetables because they are low-acid. ...

Safe Home Canning Basics

Publication date: Jan. 20, 2021

Canning is an important, safe method of food preservation, if research-based recommendations are followed carefully. This guide provides an overview of the canning process, product acidity, and safety basics for preventing food-bourne illness. The ...

How to Can Fresh Fruit

Publication date: Jan. 20, 2021

Fruits are highly acidic, so you may safely can them using a boiling-water or steam canner. Before canning fruit, please refer to MU Extension publications GH1451, The Basics of Safe Canning, and GH1452, Safe and Successful Home Canning for ...

How to Can Pickled Products

Publication date: Jan. 20, 2021

Pickling fruits and vegetables can add variety to your pantry. However, pickled products, if not processed correctly, can spoil easily. Microorganisms — particularly yeasts, molds and enzymes — may affect flavor, color and texture. Process ...

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Food Preservation-2021

March 24, 2021 - Dec. 16, 2021

$30.00

This self-paced course provides research based information needed to safely and successfully preserve food at home. Participants of all levels of food preservation experience are welcome, including individuals with little or no previous food ...

Family Style Meals in Child Care

online $20.00

Family Style Meals in Child Care is a 2-hour, self-paced course that focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to make meals and snacks an enjoyable part of the day. The class combines brief lecture segments with photos and videos of effective ...

Performance Nutrition-2020

online $30.00

This is a six-module series designed to give you the knowledge you need about performance nutrition and why it is so important for athletic performance. In this course, we will discuss the topics of: hydration: how much to drink and when; ...

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MU programs help prevent older adults from falling

Mizzou plans to expand its fall prevention programs — Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, A Matter of Balance and Tai Chi for Arthritis Prevention — to help thousands of older adults decrease their fear of falling, build muscle and increase bone density.

MyPlate Tip Sheets

Tips for building healthy food habits both at home and while eating out.

Cooking Matters

Resources provided by the Cooking Matters program to help families shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget.

A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes

From the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

CDC Men's Health Statistics

U.S. men's health data.

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Featured programs

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

An exercise program designed to improve your health through slow, gentle movements.

Food Preservation

MU Extension provides up-to-date, research-based procedural recommendations, tested recipes, and hands-on workshops that assist the consumer in safely preserving produce and other products.

A Matter of Balance

Helps older adults reduce their fear of falling.

Cooking Matters

Helps families learn how to shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost meals.

Eat Smart on the Go

Showcase fresh, local food at your community event with MU Extension's Eat Smart on the go demo truck.

Family Nutrition Education Program

Providing nutrition education that promotes lifelong health and fitness for individuals and families.

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Performance Nutrition-2020

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Food Preservation

A Matter of Balance

Cooking Matters

Eat Smart on the Go

Family Nutrition Education Program

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