As we age, we may not be as active as we used to be. Perhaps we gained a few extra pounds or developed health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
North Dakota State University Extension developed Nourish, a program aimed at providing North Dakota adults, particularly those ages 50 and older living in rural counties, with nutrition information and strategies. Participants in the series will learn how to eat healthier and be more physically active to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases.
Extension agents will conduct weekly classes in many rural North Dakota counties. Participants can also participate in self-paced online modules starting October 16 or according to the county schedule. Participants are invited to sign up for the series of seven weekly classes. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to those who complete at least six of the seven online courses or modules.
Each course will focus on one topic, such as how to maintain eye health. Other topics include how to keep your heart, brain, digestive system, skin, bones and joints healthy – and strategies for getting more sleep.
Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/nourish for more information and locations of Nourish classes. Participants who are unable to attend a class or who would like more information on the topic covered in a session will be able to register for both online and face-to-face classes.
Classes will include hands-on activities and discussion time. Participants will receive materials such as handouts and healthy recipes to take home.
Anyone can sign up for the free monthly newsletter by visiting the website or contacting your local extension office. Participating county Extension offices will also have Facebook pages to interact with their customers.
“Our goal is to provide nutrition and general wellness education and online support to help adults adopt a healthy lifestyle,” says nutrition and health specialist Julie Garden-Robinson. Extension nutrition.
“Good health is important for enjoying a high quality of life and maintaining independence later in life,” says Sherri Stastny, NDSU professor and co-director of the project. “This program provides the tools that will help us improve our overall well-being. »
The project is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Rural Health and Safety Education Program.
NDSU Agricultural Communication – September 26, 2023
Source: Julie Garden-Robinson, 701-231-7187, julie.gardenrobinson@ndsu.edu
Editor: Elizabeth Cronin, 701-231-7881, elizabeth.cronin@ndsu.edu
