Food waste is a growing public health, environmental, and economic issue affecting communities across the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 30–40% of the food supply in the United States…
Digital tools have become essential for extending nutrition education beyond in-person settings, yet their effectiveness depends on how well they reflect the communities they serve. This article explores how Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) principles can…
This publication will explore the link between nutrition, physical activity, physical health, and mental health and how it impacts whole-body well-being. Understanding how multiple aspects of a person’s lifestyle can affect their overall well-being is…
This publication addresses the concept of mindful eating and its impact on maintaining a healthy diet. By focusing on awareness during meals, mindful eating encourages better food choices, portion control, and a deeper connection to…
Health interventions are policies, initiatives, or programs that can change perspectives and behaviors to improve overall health.1 This publication includes information about (1) impacts of and types of approaches to health interventions, (2) common barriers…
Foodborne illness is caused by eating foods and beverages contaminated with various pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that roughly 48 million people get some kind of foodborne illness…
As part of course design, instructors consider their learners’ needs to develop goals and objectives for course content. With the rising interest in non-traditional delivery methods for course content, instructors must also determine which method…
Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. Diet quality can have an important impact on the ability to perform everyday activities and overall health. In an effort to help Americans improve…
In this publication, we will address the critical issue of food insecurity through the lens of nutrition education programs. We will explore how these programs play a pivotal role in providing access to food and…
Social media has become a vital tool for Cooperative Extension program teams to connect with existing and potential partners and stakeholders about programmatic efforts. Multiple social media platforms have been developed over the last twenty…
