Family and Health: Health and Nutrition | Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Who We Are
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System operates as the primary outreach organization for the land-grant functions of Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities.
- Meeting Our Mission - a look at Extension's program areas and how they help people and communities improve their quality of life and economic well-being.
- Extension: A Ready Partner - the nuts and bolts of Alabama Extension from who and where we are to our funding, human and technical capacities, and unique partnership opportunities.
- Focusing Our Efforts - the objectives and planned outcomes of the top six strategic program initiatives (SPIs) identified through 2010 statewide surveys and meetings. Extension efforts will focus on these programs considered important to the future well-being of Alabama.
- Developing Alabama's Workforce - Extension's network of educators across the state works with local, state, and federal agencies, schools, community groups, labor, employers, and others to strengthen workforce development.
- Extension Is Working in Your Community - Extension's unique educational outreach fosters community development and economic prosperity in rural areas, small towns, and metro areas throughout Alabama.
- Seven Reasons Why We Need Cooperative Extension
- A 21st Century Extension Creed
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- How Extension Works For You - A brief history of Extension and an overview of the major program areas.
- Historical Panorama of Alabama Agriculture - John Augustus Walker Murals
- About the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) on Wikipedia (Offsite)
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Upcoming Events:

Nutrition Education Training
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Hale County DHR
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/22 - Nutrition Education Training
Body Quest Training
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Akron Community School
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/23 - Body Quest Training
New Leaf Support Group Meeting
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Dallas Co. Extension Office - 429 Lauderdale St. - Selma, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/23 - New Leaf Support Group Meeting
Body Quest Training
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Sunshine High School
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/23 - Body Quest Training
Body Works - Biggest Winner
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: EAMC Hospital - Basement on 2/2, 23 & 3/8 & Health Resource Center in Opelika, AL on 2/9,16
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/23 - Body Works - Biggest Winner
Cooking Smart Class
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: St. Clair Co Extension Office, Suite 103, lower level of Pell City Courthouse
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
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02/24 - Cooking Smart Class
Healthy Cooking Class from the Garden
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 901 Dale Road, Eufaula, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/25 - Healthy Cooking Class from the Garden
New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/27 - New Leaf Program
New Leaf
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 415 5th Avenue E
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/27 - New Leaf
New Leaf: Making Healthy Choices
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Volunteer Fire Station on Holso Mill Rd.
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/28 - New Leaf: Making Healthy Choices

Alabama has one of the highest rates of obesity in nation – a problem that contributes to a host of other chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Extension educators are striving to introduce Alabamians of all ages and backgrounds to the lifestyle practices they must adopt to avoid obesity and other factors that contribute to chronic disease.

Seasonal Guide for Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are harvested and readily available at different times throughout the year. Purchasing in-season fruits and vegetables is good for your budget and for your health. The following chart identifies available fruits and vegetables by season. more...