Healthy Eating and Nutrition

The K-State Research and Extension Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Team develops educational programming to help Kansans make healthy choices and habits that last a lifetime. From information on foods to grow in the garden to decisions at the grocery store, our goal is to help Kansans nurture healthy habits regardless of their life stages.

To achieve this goal, we offer our programs online and in-person. Our health and wellness educators work with Kansas communities to bring resources to local schools, community organizations, and more.

Resources

The following links open online resources for nutrition. For specific questions, please contact our team members with the information below.

Programs and Events

K-State Research and Extension provides programming that educates, supports and motivates Kansans to make healthy lifestyle choices that support total wellness.

Home Food Preservation

Food preservation is a great way to preserve fresh food at its peak quality. Learn the fundamentals and science of canning, pickling, freezing, dehydrating and more.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Ed (SNAP-Ed)

Kansas SNAP-Ed supports low-income Kansans through education on nutrition and physical activity. SNAP-Ed helps local and statewide organizations to improve policies, systems and environments that support healthy behaviors.

Dining with Diabetes

Dining with Diabetes is a K-State Research and Extension four-session health and wellness program. It teaches strategies to lessen the health risks of diabetes, and includes demonstrations, physical activity, and tasting of healthy foods.

Walk Kansas

Walk Kansas is a K-State Research and Extension health initiative that promotes personal health and well-being by helping participants adopt healthful lifestyle habits.

 

Stay Strong Stay Healthy

This eight-week program for older adults focuses on improving strength and balance through a series of safe and effective exercises taught by certified instructors.