UGA Extension aims to provide unbiased, research-based information to help individuals and their families live healthier, happier lives through maintaining a nutritious and active lifestyle.
Our Programs and Services
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Cooking for a Life Time Cancer Prevention Cooking School Cooking curriculum teaching how to reduce risk for cancer through healthy food choices and physical activity.
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Eat Healthy, Be Active Teaches children key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
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Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking School A curriculum for teaching meal planning and food preparation skills.
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School Garden Curriculum Garden-based lessons listed by grade level on earth science, life science, and physical science topics.
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SNAP-Education Learn how to eat more healthfully, feed your family on a budget, and keep your food safe.
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The Science Behind Our Food Lesson Plans Applied science curriculum in biology, chemistry, physical science and other subjects.
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Walk-a-Weigh An award winning weight control program including physical activity and a healthy food demonstration.
Recent Publications
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A School's Guide to the 'Nitty-Gritty' About Head Lice (C 850) This guide discusses how to prevent and treat head lice outbreaks in schools.
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A Parent's Guide to the 'Nitty-Gritty' about Head Lice (C 851) This guide for parents explains what to do -- and what not to do -- when a child gets head lice.
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Grill & Chill: Unleash Flavor Safely with Outdoor Cooking and Grilling (C 1309) Ensure food safety during your outdoor culinary adventures this summer. Whether you are a seasoned griller or a beginner, this guide has you covered with the top 10 tips for a safe and delicious exper…
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Spanish Series: Asar y enfriar: ¡Libere el sabor de las comidas de forma segura al cocinar y asar al aire libre! (C 1309-SP) Garantice la seguridad alimentaria durante sus aventuras culinarias al aire libre este verano. Ya sea que sea un asador experimentado o un principiante, esta guía lo cubre con los 10 mejores consejos …
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) A program that helps parents feed their children healthier meals and snacks, save money on food, and reduce the risk of food-borne illness. Nutrition education is also provided to youth ages 4-18.
FoodTalk.org Recipes, cooking videos, educational games and lessons, and plenty of resources to help you make healthy food and physical activity choices for your whole family as well as Online and Instructor Lead Learning as part of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education.
FCS Nutrition and Health Family and Consumer Sciences' Extension information related to nutrition and health.
UGA Department of Food Science and Technology Learn more about the food science and technology department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
External sites
The American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
The American Diabetes Association Organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and to improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
The Centers for Disease Control CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation translates diabetes research into daily practice to understand the impact of the disease, influence health outcomes, and improve access to quality health care.
Body Weight Planner Enter your starting information, including your weight, sex, age, height, and physical activity level.
MyPlate Remember the food pyramid? Meet MyPlate, the official symbol of the five food groups. Learn how to make MyPlate work for you.
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Radon Poster Contest Radon, an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., but it can be detected and mitigated with the help of local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices across the state.
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Head Lice While head lice are a nuisance that require intervention, they are not an emergency and should be dealt with calmly and compassionately.
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Supporting Healthy Habits A new study from the University of Georgia found that children from all walks of life improved their diet quality when they ate school-prepared lunches following the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act nutritional guidelines instead of home-prepared lunches.
