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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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Publications

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 1 (January/February)

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

Burning Issue: Canning Homemade SoupsThe winter season means soup season! Enjoying a warm bowl of homemade canned soup is a great way to stay warm and cozy in these cold months. The key to canning a safe, high-quality soup is to follow directions ...

Cultural Food Photos card set

Publication date: Nov. 10, 2022

$30.00

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.In this set of 60 cards, each nonbranded food card displays a Nutrition Facts label on the back, a photo of a non-traditional or cultural food. These ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 6 (November/December)

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Holiday Food Preserved GiftsThe holidays are a common time for food items to be used for gift exchanges. However, is this really a good idea for a gift? What should you do if you receive a home-processed food item?It is always best to err on the side ...

Nutrient Bar Graph Cards

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

$30.00

This publication includes cards for more than 40 different foods. Each card, printed on 8½ × 11-inch cardstock, includes a large colorful bar graph that displays the percent daily value for many of the nutrients found in each food. This allows for ...

The Facts on Fat Handout

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

$11.15

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesTammy RobertsNutrition and Health Extension SpecialistThis handout explains how much dietary fat is recommended daily and provides a list of foods with healthy fats. It also ...

Dairy SMNED handout

Publication date: Oct. 6, 2022

$11.15

Editor’s noteYou can download the PDF or order printed copies of this publication.See the companion publication N1047, Dairy Foods Poster.Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesTammy RobertsNutrition and Health ...

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Featured programs

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.

Family Nutrition Education Program

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

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.

Food Safety

Consumer education on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more. Learn how to safely handle food from the farm to your table.

Food Systems

Information, resources and partners about food supply and growing regional food and farm economy

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