the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County
Programs
- Better Living for Texans
- Child Care
- Eldercare
- Expanded Nutrition Program
- Family Economics & Resource Management
- Nutrition, Diet & Health
- Parenting
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Nutrition, Diet and Health
Educational programs in nutrition, diet and health provide individuals and families with a knowledge base on which to make informed decisions about food, nutrition and health. These programs are designed to help people achieve and maintain optimal weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease, give birth to healthy babies and practice responsible and healthy self care. They also improve consumers' ability to make informed choices related to food safety, quality and composition.
Harris County Focus
the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County programs assist residents to:
- Use the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and the Food Guide Pyramid to choose a healthful diet.
- Integrate physical exercise into daily life
- Adopt safe food selection, preparation, service and storage practices
- Practice personal health protection by using recommended prevention practice and participating in health screenings
- Adopt dietary practices recommended for specific life cycle stages
Contact
JoLynn Jennings, Ph.D.
County Extension Agent - FCS
3033 Bear Creek Drive
Houston, Texas 77084
Phone: 281-855-5600
Fax: 281-855-5638
email: jjennings@ag.tamu.edu
Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxilary aids, services or accommodations in order to participate in Extension programs are encouraged to call 281.855.5600 to discuss specific needs.