Chronic disease prevention and self management
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the fourth and final week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Feel Good with Healthy Habits. Tips include:
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UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Spring 2026 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below along with contact information for each coach; please contact the coach for the cohort you are interested in joining so they can keep you updated on the meeting location and schedule. Space in each cohort is limited and interested participants meeting eligibility requirements will be prioritized. As a reminder,…
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the third week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Stay Nourished on Any Budget. Tips include:
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the second week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Find Advice Backed by Science. Tips include:
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February is American Heart Month, a national observance supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the US for people of most racial and ethnic groups. AHA has identified eight key measures to improve and maintain heart health to reduce risk for heart disease, stroke,…
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“Calories in, calories out” – or CICO – has been the traditional rallying cry to explain weight management. When the number of calories consumed matches the number of calories burned, weight remains the same. Too many calories in or not enough out? Weight gain. Not enough calories in or too many out? Weight loss. It…
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Fitness trackers are wearable devices or apps that monitor activity and provide feedback on activity or health metrics. Wearable technology is the #1 trend in fitness for 2025 according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Fitness trackers monitor activity and provide real-time feedback to users that can be a valuable form of self monitoring.…
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UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Fall 2025 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below along with contact information for each coach; please contact the coach for the cohort you are interested in joining so they can keep you updated on the meeting location and schedule. Space in each cohort is limited and interested participants meeting eligibility requirements will be prioritized. As a reminder,…
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The UGA Extension Diabetes Prevention Program team travelled to Macon, Georgia this week for new lifestyle coach training. Ali Berg, Professor and Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist, and Beth Kindamo, Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator, have both completed the Master Trainer Select program through Emory Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center. As Master Trainer…
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Healthy Aging Month is observed annually by organizations including the National Institute on Aging with the goal of promoting ways to maintain and improve our health as we age. Have you ever heard the saying, “the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now?” Well, the same…