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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 ...

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 ...

Chronic Disease Self-Management (Riverside Library Scott City Branch)

Event date: June 14, 2023 - July 19, 2023

Scott City, 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 ...

Virtual Chronic Disease Self-Management

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

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 ...

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Eggs still offer good nutritional value amid high prices

Published: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The nutritional value of eggs remains high despite the steep rise in prices.“When considering the protein content of eggs in the diet, eggs are still pretty affordable compared to other animal protein sources,” said Sarah Wood, ...

Keep safety in mind when donating food

Published: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Donating to food pantries, food banks and soup kitchens this time of year is a way to reduce food waste and aid families in need. But be mindful of what you donate and who will eventually receive the donated items.“We need to ...

Giving thanks for the beautiful, bitter cranberry

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Made famous by the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving, cranberries have long been a favorite at holiday dinners despite their sharp, bitter taste.Americans gobble up about 400 million pounds of the bitter berry annually, said University ...

Cook and freeze now to avoid holiday stress

Published: Monday, Nov. 8, 2021

BUTLER, Mo. – One way to reduce holiday stress is to prepare some of the food ahead of time and freeze it. From casseroles to cookies, you can have a large portion of your holiday food ready before the actual day arrives.“But some things freeze ...

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Dig In To Good Health handout

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.See the companion publication N1050, Dig In To Good Health poster.Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health ...

Listen to Your Body handout

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesTammy RobertsNutrition and Health Extension SpecialistThis handout discusses various ways to be mindful of your hunger and listening to your body for healthy eating ...

Listen to Your Body poster

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$31.00

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesTammy RobertsNutrition and Health Extension SpecialistThis poster discusses various ways to be mindful of your hunger and listening to your body for healthy eating ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 1: Pesky Germs

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorThis newsletter corresponds with Lesson 1 of the Show Me Nutrition First Grade curriculum. Learn the importance of hand washing to avoid illness.Publications numbers for first grade newsletters are: N100 (Lesson 1) ...

Dig In To Good Health poster

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$31.00

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesThis poster addresses the importance and benefits of gardening and growing foods for health and well being.TopicsGardeningExerciseBudgetingMental HealthNutritionSNAPPagesOne 36 x ...

Let's Read About Healthy Eating — Newsletter for Pre-kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 9: Beans

Publication date: April 1, 2023

$11.15

Sarah WoodCurriculum CoordinatorThis newsletter focuses on trying new types of beans to get iron and protein in alternative ways. It includes tips to encourage children to try new types of beans and includes a healthy and yummy recipe.Publications ...

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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

Centers for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

Provides resources and strategies for reducing obesity as well as access to published research on the issue.

Choose MyPlate: Healthy Eating on a Budget

Tips for shopping and eating healthfully on a limited budget.

Cooking Matters

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

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary information and guidelines for the general public.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is an essential resource for health professionals and policymakers as they design and implement food and nutrition programs that feed the American people, such as USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School ...

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Featured programs

Family Nutrition Education Program

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

Cooking Matters

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

Health Information for Men

Information to help men improve their health through lessons covering the latest findings on health-related topics.

Missouri Farm to School

Missouri Farm to School works with schools, farmers, vendors and communities to get more fresh, flavorful foods to local cafeterias.

Performance Nutrition

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

Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy

A comprehensive, community-based program that allows communities to improve access to healthy, affordable foods from small food retailers – addressing supply and demand simultaneously.

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