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Nutrition & Health
Turn to U of I Extension for reliable, research-based information about current nutrition and health concerns.

Featured Websites
Strawberries & More Raspberries & More Backyard Fruits Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection Recipes for Diabetes Meat Safety for the Consumer
Additional Websites
  • Health Care Decisions
    Information about long-term care insurance.
  • Nutrition & Health
    A collection of interesting sites about nutrition and health from U of I Extension.
  • 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
  • Food for Thought
    Fun ideas each month about food and nutrition for parents of preschool children.
  • MyPyramid.gov
    One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
  • Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes
    This site focuses on the role that diet plays in the treatment of adults with diabetes.
Nutrition & Health Resources
  • You and Your Family
    Includes health tips, nutrition fact sheets, resources for those with diabetes, wild game recipes, indoor air quality fact sheets, parenting information, and more.

Our other program areas....
News & Updates
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Craft Camp
September 9-11, 2008

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

Pamela S. Jacobs
County Extension Director
Monroe County Unit
901 Illinois Avenue
PO Box 117
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618-939-3434
FAX: 618-939-7708
jacobsp@uiuc.edu

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