Urban ProgramsEn Español
Nutrition & Health
Nutrition & Fitness Tip of the Day

Need help with preparing that "perfect" bird this holiday or looking for turkey facts so that you may quiz everyone at the holiday dinner table? Then the Turkey for the Holidays website will valuable to you. Check it out at: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/

Questions? Contact April Ashton, Community Worker, FNP, Henderson & Warren Counties at aashton@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites
Turkey for the Holidays Apples & More H1N1 Flu Virus Pumpkins & More eXtension Take Action on Radon
Additional Websites
  • Meat Safety for the Consumer
    Basic information on foodborne illnesses, shopping and transporting meat, and ways to handle meats and seafood safely.
  • Healthy Hopping
    Jumping rope is fun and good for you, too! Learn nine different single rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games.
  • Health Care Decisions
    Information about long-term care insurance.
  • Recipes for Diabetes
    Recipes from Extension's Dining with Diabetes or Living Well with Diabetes programs.
  • Disaster Resources
    Quick access to information on disaster preparedness and recovery.
  • Healthy Indoor Air
    The Healthy Indoor Air web site will help you identify and prevent air quality problems and will give you the necessary solutions.
  • Osteoporosis
    A comprehensive discussion of osteoporosis, risk factors, how to prevent it, and establishing a bone healthy diet.
  • 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.
Local Programs
Family Nutrition Program (FNP)

Family Nutrition Program (FNP)

Nutrition & Health Resources
Choose a category:

Our other program areas....

News & Updates

News Releases

Step By Step
Updates for Walk Club members.
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Wellness Ways
Ideas for eating better for less.
Your Health and You
Valuable tips for staying healthy.
Podcasts

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

April Ashton
Community Worker, FNP, Henderson & Warren Counties
Henderson/ Mercer/ Warren Unit
1000 North Main Street
P.O. Box 227
Monmouth, IL 61462-0227
Phone: 309-734-5161
FAX: 309-734-5532
aashton@illinois.edu

Carol Wilcoxen
Extension Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development & Family Life
Henderson/ Mercer/ Warren Unit
1000 North Main Street
P.O. Box 227
Monmouth, IL 61462-0227
Phone: 309-734-5161
FAX: 309-734-5532
cwilcoxe@illinois.edu

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