Nutrition and Wellness
Everyone needs food to survive, and making healthy food choices helps us thrive! The MSU Extension Service provides science-based information to help people understand the powerful connection between nutrition and wellness. But eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring, complicated, or expensive! From budget-friendly recipes to simple explanations of common concepts, Extension has a variety of tools for everyone to actively pursue good health.
Join the MSU Extension Nutrition and Health Facebook group for support, encouragement, and practical tips.
Publications
News
Even if you are lactose intolerant, you most likely don’t have to totally avoid milk and other dairy products.
Do you love milk but have problems digesting it? These tips may help you increase your tolerance for dairy.
Lots of summer memories are made outdoors, but be sure to take the proper precautions to make sure you and your family are safe.
Summer is a wonderful time to explore, play outside, and create memories, but take some steps to make your adventures safe.
Washing your hands correctly helps prevent food-borne illness and stop the spread of colds, flu and other germs.
Handwashing can help prevent you and others from getting sick, but be sure you are washing the right way!
Success Stories
When it comes to losing weight, people need proven, reliable solutions. For Henry “Eddie” Robbins of Simpson County, Walk-a-Weigh offers that answer.
You don’t have to have diabetes to benefit from the principles of the Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program.
Kendra McGregory, a Houston, Mississippi, fourth grader, attended the program for the first time in 2021.
