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Nutrition, Health and Food Safety

President Declares National H1N1 Emergency:Extension Disaster Education Network information on H1N1.

President Obama has declared 2009 H1N1 a national emergency making it easier for U.S. medical facilities to handle a surge in flu patients by allowing the waiver of some requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health insurance programs. This declaration follows the announcement Friday by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that H1N1 is widespread in 46 of the 50 U.S. states, a level comparable to the peak of ordinary flu seasons but far earlier and with more waves of infection expected. H1N1 was declared a public health emergency earlier this year.

For more information, visit the Center for Disease Control, FLU.GOV or call 800-CDC-INFO

Flyer: Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents

Thanksgiving Food Preparation Tips- 2009: Helpful Links
Alice Henneman, MS, RD, UNL Extension in Lancaster County

Proposed Healthy People 2020 Objectives -- For Public Comment
This is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Webpage requesting public comment on proposed health objectives. Categories for comment include everything from Health Care Access to oral health, vision, family planning, health infrastructure and much more. This is an opportunity to help shape public policy.

Tiny Tastes Can Total BIG Calories over the Winter Holidays

Extra calories can sneak in over the holidays. They don't always come in large portions, but can tiptoe in through tiny tastes throughout the day.

UNL Extension Resources

Nebraskans wanting to adopt healthful practices and attitudes that affect both mind and body can find help from UNL Extension programs. We help you learn how to manage food resources and handle food safely. We also help you know how proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can improve your quality of life.

Nutritious Foods

Families today are constantly on the go — making our use of time for cooking and eating healthy meals a challenge. If you are looking for resources to help you meet these everyday challenges check out these extension pages.

Food Safety

Food safety is high priority for Nebraskans.

Use these educational resources to help you “know how” to protect yourself, your family, and those served by the food industry.

Information and resources for consumer and professional food safety.

Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

Control Diabetes For Life - 2009
Diabetes is a serious problem ... but research shows that if you keep your blood sugar close to normal you can reduce your chances of serious health problems. Take charge of what you eat. Get regular physical activity. Test your blood sugar. Take your medication as prescribed. Use these archived video presentations to help you learn as much as you can about diabetes.

Diabetes is a growing concern for children in the United States. "Diabetes and Me" is a presentation by Robert Kreikemeier of West Point, Nebraska when he was a college sophomore at Kansas State University. He talks openly about his life with Juvenile Diabetes to an audience of young people and their parents.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Education
Seniors and their family members need reliable, unbiased information on available Medicare Prescription Drug plans. Since 2004, UNL Extension and the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) have collaborated to provide that information on this website.

METH Educational Resources
One of rural America's and Nebraska's greatest challenges is the drug epidemic, especially methamphetamine. Individuals and communities need simple strategies to help combat this growing problem. Check out this UNL Extension site for parent and community resources.