Food Fun from Apples to Zucchini A website to introduce elementary students to 37 different kids of produce -- many they may not know.
MyPyramid.gov One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection Written and designed for today's young athlete, these easy-to-use nutrition guides work well in classrooms and after-school programs.
Osteoporosis A comprehensive discussion of osteoporosis, risk factors, how to prevent it, and establishing a bone healthy diet.
Adams County Wellness
The Adams County Wellness Program provides health and wellness programs to youth and adults on a variety of topics.
Brown County Wellness
The Brown County Wellness Program provides health and wellness programs to youth and adults on a variety of topics.
Family Nutrition Program
The Family Nutrition Program (Food Stamp Nutrition Education) teaches and promotes safe and healthy eating for families on a budget.
Locally Grown
Locally Grown is an effort to assist producers in west central Illinois and the surrounding area to market locally grown products by providing information to consumers on the availability, nutritional aspects, economic and environmental impacts of buying local.
Locally Grown targets all levels of the local food system network by creating learning opportunities and increasing availability of locally grown products for consumers. The project creates awareness and understanding between producers and consumers resulting in a more sustainable local food system.
Nutrition & Health Resources
FoodSafety.gov Your gateway to government food safety information
Healthy Lifestyles A site designed for families with children, because what we do today effects the health of our children tomorrow
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Brenda E. Derrick
Unit Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
Adams/Brown Unit
330 S. 36th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-223-8380
FAX: 217-223-9368 derrickb@illinois.edu
Tim Klobe
Wellness Program Coordinator
Adams/Brown Unit
PO Box 209
111 W. Washington St.
Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Phone: 217-773-2230
FAX: 217-773-2614 tklobe@illinois.edu