Meat Safety for the Consumer Basic information on foodborne illnesses, shopping and transporting meat, and ways to handle meats and seafood safely.
Food for Thought Fun ideas each month about food and nutrition for parents of preschool children.
Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection Written and designed for today's young athlete, these easy-to-use nutrition guides work well in classrooms and after-school programs.
Strawberries & More Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.
Raspberries & More Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
Fiesta of Flavors A collection of Hispanic recipes recommended for people with diabetes
Fresh From the World...Where Your Food Comes From This site looks at 15 different popular foods and explores their histories and origins to help kids understand that their food comes from all over the world.
Wellness Ways A collection of materials on wellness and health.
Local Programs
Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) reaches out to senior citizens, families and children of all ages, teaching them the importance of making healthy food choices and managing their resources to better provide for their families when resources are limited.
JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:
MaryBeth Massey
Community Worker, Family Nutrition Program
Shelby County Unit
1125 W N 2nd St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
Phone: 217-774-9546
FAX: 217-774-9549 mmassey@illinois.edu