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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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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: September/October 2020

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2020

Avoid Dangerous Canning MethodsInterest in home gardening has skyrocketed, prompting many people to try home canning for the first time. Due to increased demand, canning equipment is difficult to find. Extension centers are being bombarded with ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: July/August 2020

Publication date: July 1, 2020

Shop Local and Preserve It SafeDue to supply and demand issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers are reaching out to local food producers to fill their refrigerators and freezers with meat as well as many other food items. This is a ...

Working Together to Reduce Food Waste Extension — Leader's Guide

Publication date: June 1, 2020

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is a downloadable PDF. Please see the link.Londa Nwadike,Kansas State University/University of Missouri ExtensionFood Safety SpecialistKeywordsFood wasteMeal planningStrategic grocery ...

Working Together to Reduce Food Waste Extension — Fact Sheet

Publication date: June 1, 2020

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is a downloadable PDF. Please see the link.Londa Nwadike,Kansas State University/University of Missouri ExtensionFood Safety SpecialistKeywordsFood wasteMeal planningStrategic grocery ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: March/April 2020

Publication date: March 1, 2020

Be Smart, Be Safe With Food PreservationAs the gardening season approaches, consider planning not only which crops you would like to preserve but also the recipes you will use. The recipes you select may determine the success of your preservation ...

MyPlate Food Poster

Publication date: March 15, 2020

$33.59

This 24- by 36-inch, four-color poster includes the MyPlate graphic released by the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services in June of 2011 to promote healthy food choices. At the bottom of the poster, images of the ...

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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.

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.

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.

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