Physical activity

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.

Health Information for Men

Life expectancy for American men has been falling in recent years, widening an existing gap in the expected lifespans of men and women. The Health Information for Men (HIM) program aims to help change that by providing information on the latest findings on health-related topics.

Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN)

MOCAN is a partner-driven council of professionals across the state collaborating to implement and support policy changes that will improve the health and quality of life of Missourians.

Performance Nutrition

Performance Nutrition: The Competitive Edge is a six-module program that shows athletes, parents and coaches how to use proper nutrition before, during and after competition to help athletes perform their best and avoid injury.

Solutions for Better Living | Cooking Fourth Edition

Solutions for Better Living | Cooking Third Edition

Sugar vs. Saltines Poster

Hunger Cues Poster

August 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention in Forsyth

August 20, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -Level 1 - Boone County - Aug-Oct 2025

August 21, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3 - Online

August 25, 2025 - October 15, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2

Spring cleaning for the mind, body and spirit

March 11, 2025

Gardening boosts your immune system

January 13, 2025

Banish the holiday blues

December 14, 2023

MU Extension receives CDC funding to promote nutrition, physical activity

July 24, 2023

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Men's Health Statistics

U.S. men's health data.

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.

Kelsey Weitzel

Associate Extension Professor

Stephen Ball

Professor, State Fitness Specialist

Bethany Bachmann

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Emily Barbee

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Melissa Cotton

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Katherine Deeken

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Allison Gunter

Extension Engagement Specialist

Tyler Hall

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Elizabeth McGinley

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Jim Meyer

Extension Engagement Specialist

Kristin Miller

Assistant Director, Health and Human Sciences

Sidney Patrick

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Jessica Trussell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Sarah Wood

Assistant Extension Professor