Nutrition

Good nutrition isn’t about counting calories or eating only “healthy” foods or never again eating your favorite food.  Good nutrition is about making food choices that allow you to stay healthy and well and have the energy you need to do the things you want to do.  It’s about making informed choices based on your knowledge of food nutrients, food systems, food safety and food storage and finding your balance between food and physical activity. Good nutrition can contribute enormously to your quality of life and to extended good health even into very old age. 

Most of us can benefit from learning more about nutrition and foods.  Just a few minutes a day will help you learn which food practices will give you the health and energy you want.  Then you can make the choices that work for you.  Get started by clicking on the links below.

    30 MyPyramid Steps to a Healthier You*
    Breakfast - Important for You!*
    Choosing Nutritious Cereals*
    Cooking Tips: Mixing Food*
    Determine Your Nutritional Health
    Eat More Fruits for Good Health*
    Fat in Your Diet
    Fiber in Your Diet 
    Find Your Balance Between Food and Physical Activity*
    Food and Fitness: Myths and Truths
    Go Lean with Protein!*
    Healthful Eating for Your Family*
    Hurricane Preparedness: Food Safety*
    Keeping Food Safe*
    Know the Limits on Salt*
    Know the Limits on Sugar*
    Portion Distortion*
    Sodium in Your Diet 
    Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables*
    Trans Fat & Nutrition Facts Labels*
    Vegetables are Good for Your Health*

* featured in English, Russian, and Ukrainian

Food Hotlines (pdf)
Healthy Recipes (Food Fare Recipes Page)
National Institute of Health Interactive Nutirtion Quizes

Staff who work in this area:

Portelos-Rometo, Maria   Ed.D. - Extension Agent II, Family and Consumer Sciences

King, Mary- Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences

Williams, Jodi- Administrative Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences

Gregov, Carolyn, PhD - General Manager, County Extension Director