Thanksgiving Food Preparation Website AvailableAlice Henneman, Extension Nutrition Specialist, just finished putting together a Thanksgiving Web page with links to preparing turkey (and other meats), food safety, traveling with food and MUCH MORE. Go to the UNL Extension in Lancaster County Website for more information. "Stirring up Health" Middle School Recipe ContestContest Opens September 1, 2009 through March 13, 2010Healthy Kids Challenge, in partnership with Johnson & Wales University (JWU), and Home Baking Association announces the 8th annual middle school recipe contest "Stirring Up Health". "Stirring Up Health" is the creation of Healthy Kids Challenge, a nonprofit leader providing simple, fun solutions for teaching kids and families the enjoyment of healthy eating and being active. The contest is open from September 1, 2009-March 13, 2010. Winners will be announced in April, 2010. All 7th and 8th graders are eligible to participate. Entry forms for the contest are available online. Contest categories are snack and main dishes. Entry Requirements:
Four national winners will receive a culinary gift prize package and a Chef for a Day visit at their school. A JWU chef will prepare the winning recipe with the student and share his/her expertise at a school event. Healthy Kids Challenge (HKC) is a nonprofit organization led by registered, licensed dietitians whose mission is to guide schools, commmunity organizations, and business in creating solutions for kids and families to enjoy healthy eating and physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Our partner in Health, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a world-class university, where students have an opportunity to pursue a career education in business, hospitality, culinary arts, or technology. JWU offers a culinary education without compromise. Our partner in Health, the Home Baking Association has a mission to promote home baking by providing educators tools and knowledge to perpetuate future generations of home bakers. It's Snack Time - NebGuide G1033 (PDF)Learn how snacks affect your overall diet and how to select healthful snacks that meet your dietary needs. Adobe Reader is required to view and print PDF documents. Download Adobe Reader.
UNL Extension ResourcesNebraskans wanting to adopt healthful practices and attitudes that affect both mind and body can find help from UNL Extension programs. We help you learn how to manage food resources and handle food safely. We also help you know how proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can improve your quality of life. Nutritious FoodsFamilies today are constantly on the go — making our use of time for cooking and eating healthy meals a challenge. If you are looking for resources to help you meet these everyday challenges check out these extension pages. Food SafetyFood safety is high priority for Nebraskans. Use these educational resources to help you “know how” to protect yourself, your family, and those served by the food industry. Information and resources for consumer and professional food safety. Healthy Lifestyle BehaviorsControl Diabetes For Life - 2009 Diabetes is a growing concern for children in the United States. "Diabetes and Me" is a presentation by Robert Kreikemeier of West Point, Nebraska when he was a college sophomore at Kansas State University. He talks openly about his life with Juvenile Diabetes to an audience of young people and their parents. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Education METH Educational Resources
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