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Nutrition & Health
As food prices rise, your paycheck may not stretch as far. University of Illinois Extension has tips to make the most of your food dollar. Ask about receiving our Wellness Ways newsletter, with easy recipes and food preparation information. Contact us at (217)532-3941 for more information.

Featured Websites
Food Fun from Apples to Zucchini Recipes for Diabetes Fiesta of Flavors Strawberries & More Nibbles Meat Safety for the Consumer
Additional Websites
  • Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes
    This site focuses on the role that diet plays in the treatment of adults 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Health Care Decisions
    Information about long-term care insurance.
  • Apples & More
    Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
Local Programs
Family Nutrition Program

Family Nutrition Program
The Family Nutrition Program provides education in the areas of nutrition, food safety, food buying and food preparation for low-income families and individuals.

Nutrition & Health Resources

Our other program areas....
News & Updates
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
Your Health and You
Valuable tips for staying healthy.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Denise F. Kistner
County Extension Director
Montgomery County Unit
#1 Industrial Park Dr.
(North of Route 16 on the edge of Schram City)
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: 217-532-3941
FAX: 217-532-3944
dkistner@illinois.edu

Priscilla Mathews
Academic Hourly, Family Nutrition Program
Montgomery County Unit
#1 Industrial Park Dr.
(North of Route 16 on the edge of Schram City)
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: 217-532-3941
FAX: 217-532-3944
ptmathew@illinois.edu

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