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Health Information for Men Curriculum

Publications Date: Friday, Sep. 1, 2017

The Health Information for Men (HIM) curriculum developed by University of Missouri Extension aims to address a void in community health programming targeting middle-aged males. Specifically, the program goal is to encourage men to make more ...

Usando la Leche Materna de Manera Segura

Publications Date: Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2015

This publication lists the best practices for food safety, as well as practices to avoid in feeding breast milk to babies.  Safe storage times and practices for breast milk are also listed. The publication is available in English and ...

Adventures in Nutrition With the Show Me Chef — Newsletter for Kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 5: Fruit

Publications Date: Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2015

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Children are encouraged to choose a variety of colorful fruits and assist with the preparation of easy, family-friendly recipes that are included in the newsletter. Children will expand their communication skills and work as a team while enjoying ...

Building My Body — Newsletter for Third Grade Curriculum Lesson 2: Carbohydrates

Publications Date: Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2015

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This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 2 of the Show Me Nutrition Third Grade curriculum. Children are encouraged to try new whole-grain foods, vegetables and fruits in this newsletter. These types of foods provide many nutrients, including ...

Kínder Lección 9 — Cepillar los Dientes: Enseña Me Nutrición Boletines

Publications Date: Monday, Sep. 1, 2014

Este boletín presenta las técnicas apropiadas de cepillar los dientes y cómo mantener la boca limpia, sana y sin caries. También incluye sugerencias de bocadillos saludables y rápidos que los niños pueden ...

Kínder Lección 8 — Formas de Comidas Saludables: Enseña Me Nutrición Boletines

Publications Date: Monday, Sep. 1, 2014

Este boletín trata de animar a los niños a formar el hábito de comer y disfrutar de alimentos sanos mediante mostrando bocadillos saludables en diversas formas. Los niños pueden aprender acerca de las formas ...

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Featured programs

Gardens for Every Body

Tips and techniques for gardeners of all types.

AgrAbility

Assists people with disabilities who are employed in agriculture.

Health Insurance Education Initiative

Curriculum that provides Missourians with the information they need to make informed health insurance decisions.

Healthy Homes

Helps participants ask important questions to learn if their homes have hidden health dangers from indoor pollutants.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

An eight-week strength training program for older adults.

Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy

A comprehensive, community-based program that allows communities to improve access to healthy, affordable foods from small food retailers – addressing supply and demand simultaneously.

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