Urban ProgramsEn Español
Nutrition & Health
Staying healthy is easier said than done. Read up on the latest on nutrition, diabetes, and health care decisions. If you have little ones at home, check out Food for Thought, a monthly newsletter for families of preschoolers.

Featured Websites
Food for Thought Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection Healthy Hopping Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes Nutrition & Health Health Care Decisions
Additional Websites
  • Take Action on Radon
    Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
  • Fiesta of Flavors
    A collection of Hispanic recipes recommended for people with diabetes
  • MyPyramid.gov
    One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
  • Elder Abuse & Neglect
    Examples of elder abuse and warning signs of neglect of seniors.
  • Fiesta de Sabores
    Esta es una colección de recetas Hispanas recomendadas para gente con diabetes.
  • Herb Gardening
    Guide to growing and using common herbs.
  • Recipes for Diabetes
    Recipes from Extension's Dining with Diabetes or Living Well with Diabetes programs.
Local Programs
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program teaches and promotes safe and healthy eating for families on a budget.

Our other program areas....
News & Updates
Extension Connection
Informative weekly features from the Extension Staff in Champaign County.
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Thrifty Living
Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Wellness Ways
Ideas for eating better for less.
Your Health and You
Valuable tips for staying healthy.
Upcoming Events

Managing Diabetes (summer session) - July 24 and 31, 2008
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
July 24-31, 2008

Preserving Local Foods: Home Canning
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
September 17, 2008

Salsa Making Class
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
September 24, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

DuPage County Unit
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123
FAX: 630-955-1180
dupage_co@extension.uiuc.edu

Main Navigation University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Agricultural Consumer & Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Extension