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Tip of the Week
When you just don't have time for a well-balanced meal at home, our Healthy on the Go fast food guide can help. This guide lists healthy menu items from 12 popular fast-food restaurants. Print a copy and keep it in your car for handy reference.

Questions? Contact Annette Campbell, Extension Educator, Communications & Marketing and Interim County Director, Franklin County at mdcampbe@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites
Turkey for the Holidays Apples & More Food for Thought Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes Pumpkins & More
Additional Websites
  • Nutrition & Health
    A collection of interesting sites about nutrition and health from U of I Extension.
  • Manzanas y Más
    Todo acerca de las Manzanas en Manzanas y Más.
  • Fiesta of Flavors
    A collection of Hispanic recipes recommended for people with diabetes
  • Fiesta de Sabores
    Esta es una colección de recetas Hispanas recomendadas para gente con diabetes.
  • Tu Guía para la Alimentación con Diabetes
    Este sitio se concentra en el papel que juega la dieta en el tratamento de la diabetes para adultos.
  • Pavo para las Fiestas
    ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu pavo? En este sitio encontrarás todas las respuestas: como cocinar, ideas para usar los restos, hechos acerca del pavo y mucho más.
  • MyPyramid.gov
    One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
Local Programs
Family Nutrition Program

Family Nutrition Program
The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) in Franklin County promotes safe and healthy eating by providing nutrition education programs and materials.

Nutrition & Health Resources

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News & Updates
Food and Nutrition Tips
Ideas and tips for healthy living

News Releases

Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Family and Consumer Focus
Family and consumer news for Southern Illinois.
You and Your Family
Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
Upcoming Events

Quilt Block of the Month
Benton, Illinois (Franklin County)
January 16 - December 11, 2009

Diabetes Support Group
Benton, Illinois (Franklin County)
November 11, 2009

Food or Supplement
Benton, Illinois (Franklin County)
November 17, 2009

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

Franklin County Unit
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
franklin_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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