Healthy Cooking Practices

Although harvesting wild game is not the norm for most families, there is a trend toward sourcing protein from local markets and the local ecosystem. This trend, called ‘localism,’ was coined in 2007 when the New Oxford American Dictionary recognized ‘locavore’ as the word of the year. Many locavores now include those who produce or […]

La lesion cerebral traumatica (TBI, por sus siglas en ingles) ocurre con mayor frecuencia por un golpe violento o una sacudida en la cabeza o el cuerpo, como un accidente automovilistico o una caida, pero tambien puede ocurrir por la penetracion de un objeto en el craneo (p. ej., bala, clavo, y muchos otros objetos). […]

Lateral epicondylitis (LE), commonly known as "tennis elbow," can be a degenerative disease of the muscle tendons that connect to the lateral (outside) aspect of the humerus (elbow). One major factor contributing to the development of LE is the repetitive outward movement of the wrist and bending of the elbow where tension is applied. This […]

The Texas 4-H Family & Community Health Program provides a variety of resources and opportunities to learn about nutrition, interior design, consumer education and more.

Balancing Food & Play (grades 3rd-5th) was developed to address children’s health issues by developing lifelong healthy behaviors through nutrition, physical activity, and family engagement.

Health Talk Express looks to raise awareness about chronic disease reduction. These programs challenge the audience to practice a health-promoting behavior to lower disease risk.

Step Up Scale Down is a 12-week wellness program based on USDA guidelines and scientific research. Each week focuses on a different topic related to nutrition, healthy eating, exercise, and more to support you in your weight loss journey.

This course discusses health communication, why it is needed, and the steps for building your own health communication plan.

Dates are placed on food labels for a variety of reasons. This course will help you learn the differences between dates often seen on products/packages at your local retail stores.