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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 - Rich Hill

Event date: June 8, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Rich Hill, MO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) aims to provide inactive middle-aged and older adults with access to a safe, structured and effective exercise program capable of building muscle and increasing bone density, thus decreasing frailty, osteoporosis and ...

Chronic Disease Self-Management

Event date: June 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023

Shelbina, MO

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is an evidence-based six-week program for individuals living with one or more chronic conditions and their caregivers. This class is designed to address the complex array of health issues and ...

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Nixa Branch Library

Event date: June 14, 2023 - Aug. 4, 2023

Nixa, MO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) aims to provide inactive middle-aged and older adults with access to a safe, structured and effective exercise program capable of building muscle and increasing bone density, thus decreasing frailty, osteoporosis and ...

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - Online Class

Event date: June 14, 2023 - Aug. 2, 2023

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is an evidence-based six-week program for individuals living with chronic pain. It is designed to help individuals better manage their symptoms by learning important self-management skills and techniques such ...

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Consider ergonomics when buying garden tools

Published: Monday, Nov. 23, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you have a gardener on your holiday gift list, consider user-friendly tools that suit their ability and age.When choosing tools, gardeners and gift-givers should consider ergonomics, the science of fitting equipment to create ...

Green up your eating plan

Published: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

Summer is a great time to “green up” your diet by eating more fresh or cooked greens. Green leafy vegetables are in season in Missouri in the early summer and then again in the fall. This includes those greens most commonly seen in grocery ...

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Published: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

Every five years the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services publish the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines are developed by an expert panel of nutrition and health professionals to help all Americans consume a ...

Small steps to heart health

Published: Friday, June 1, 2018

February is National Heart Month, so it’s a great time to make a change for better heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with stroke coming in fifth, according to the American Heart Association. Both of ...

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Adventures in Nutrition With the Show Me Chef — Newsletter for Kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 3: Whole Grains

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorWhole grains keep your heart healthy and support health weight and digestion. This newsletter encourages children to choose a variety of grain foods by letting them help prepare the family-friendly recipe, Hidden ...

Let's Read About Healthy Eating — Newsletter for Pre-kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 8: Whole Grains

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorThis newsletter focuses on encouraging children to get into the habit of eating and enjoying whole grains. It includes tips on involving children on choosing and preparing a variety of healthy foods and includes a fun, ...

Let's Read About Healthy Eating — Newsletter for Pre-kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 7: MyPlate

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorInvolve children in the making the healthy, quick and easy recipes found in this newsletter. Use MyPlate to remind and encourage family members to choose a variety of foods when planning a meal.Publications numbers for ...

Adventures in Nutrition With the Show Me Chef — Newsletter for Kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 2

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

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Exploring the Food Groups — Newsletter for Fifth Grade Curriculum Lesson 9: Snacks

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorThis newsletter corresponds with Lesson 9 of the Show Me Nutrition Fifth Grade curriculum. Snacks can (and should) be healthy! This newsletter highlights snacks from each of the five food groups that are tasty and good ...

Exploring the Food Groups — Newsletter for Fifth Grade Curriculum Lesson 10: Why We Eat

Publication date: April 1, 2023

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Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorThis newsletter corresponds with Lesson 11 of the Show Me Nutrition Fifth Grade curriculum. There are obvious and less obvious reasons for why we eat. This newsletter provides some insight on how to be aware of when ...

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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.

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.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Chronic diseases impose significant health and economic costs. Find information on preventing or managing them here.

Physical activity scavenger hunt (PDF)

Try this fun scavenger hunt with different challenges! Play as an individual, small group against others or as a family team. Created and reviewed by MU Extension nutrition and exercise education faculty and exercise physiologists.

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition

Source of sound nutrition information for sports performance and physical activity.

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Featured programs

A Matter of Balance

Helps older adults reduce their fear of falling.

Family Nutrition Education Program

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

Performance Nutrition

Focuses on proper nutrition to help athletes perform their best and avoid injury.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

An eight-week strength training program for older adults.

Strength in Numbers

Community-based program that helps participants achieve healthy lifestyle goals.

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