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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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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is the second Wednesday of March during National Nutrition Month. On behalf of the UGA Nutrition and Health team, we would like to give a shoutout to all of the amazing Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at UGA Extension. We appreciate you today and every day for the work that you do in…
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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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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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Making lifestyle changes can be daunting. It’s easy to feel like our current position is far away from where we want to be. Whether you’re working on changes to your nutrition habits, physical activity, or other lifestyle changes like stress management, crafting a wellness vision statement is a helpful tool to guide you towards the…
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Welcome to UGA Extension Nutrition and Health Insights, our new digital landing page for all things health and nutrition. This blog is maintained by University of Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Extension faculty and staff with support from dietetic interns and graduate students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. While the site is new,…