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Lynnette Mensah
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-877-6042
FAX: 217-877-4564
lmensah@illinois.edu

Nutrition and Wellness

Nutrition and Wellness

Featured Websites

Tu Guía para la Alimentación con Diabetes Your Guide to Diet and Diabetes Recipes for Diabetes Illinois Nutrition Education Programs (INEP) ChooseMyPlate.gov Fiesta of Flavors

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  • 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.
  • Fiesta de Sabores
    Esta es una colección de recetas Hispanas recomendadas para gente con diabetes.
  • Food for Thought
    Fun ideas each month about food and nutrition for parents of preschool children.
  • Reflexionando Sobre los Alimentos
    Cada mes, ideas divertidas sobre comida y nutrición para padres de niños preescolares.
  • Osteoporosis
    A comprehensive discussion of osteoporosis, risk factors, how to prevent it, and establishing a bone healthy diet.
  • Nibbles
    Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
  • Nutrition & Health
    A collection of interesting sites about nutrition and health from U of I Extension.
  • Strawberries & More
    Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.
  • Fresas y Más
    Tu guía para la cosecha, granjas, nutrición, selección y cuidado de fresas.

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