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Health and Nutrition Johnson County

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What's So Great About Oatmeal

WEBOatmeal's mega force is its fiber content. Oats contain two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble, and both are great for our health. Soluble fiber absorbs and dissolves in water, and as it does, it thickens up. Imagine what this does to our stomach. Once it hits that moist environment, it expands and becomes very filling.

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Spring Into Better Nutrition This Month

WEBBy Chelsea Reinberg | Health, Food Safety & Nutrition Agent. March is National Nutrition Month ®. It is a time to celebrate all things nutrition related and fine tune our eating patterns to fuel our bodies properly. This year’s theme is ‘Fuel for the Future’. No matter what age we are, eating a well-balanced healthy diet can be

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The Health Benefits of Chocolate

WEBCocoa contains a group of phytonutrients called flavonols that exhibit antioxidant activity. Antioxidants promote health by reducing oxidants before they damage cells. Research suggests that flavanols promote healthy circulation and play a role in maintaining healthy blood pressure by inhibiting platelet aggregation which could cause a heart

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8 Dimensions of Wellness

WEBLiving well involves eight areas of wellness-physical, occupational, financial, environmental, social, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual. You can think of the areas as a wellness wheel. Our wellness wheels should be balanced. If we are doing well in most areas but not so well in a few, our wheel will not be round and will not roll smoothly.

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Advance Health Care Planning: Who will make medical decisions …

WEBThose with durable power of attorney for health care can make multiple decisions on their behalf, such as: Choosing organ donation, autopsy, and what to do with your body after death. A trustworthy person should be selected, and any medical wishes should be clearly communicated. Kansas law allows residents to fill out a simple form …

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Coronavirus Update: What the Public Should—and Shouldn’t—Do

WEBCover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; germs spread this way. Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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Food and Food Safety

WEBKansas Department of Agriculture - Please call (785) 564-6767 or email [email protected] if you have a complaint relating to food from a restaurant, school, senior meal site, retail food store, food service establishment in a retail food store, food manufacturer, or ice cream truck.

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Johnson County Extension Office Research and Extension

WEBHere at the K-State Johnson County Extension Office, we pledge to serve our community in a variety of ways, from health and nutrition, to agricultural and horticultural needs, money management, and much more. We exist to help others through Kansas State University knowledge and information in order to better serve our communities, …

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Show Your Heart Some Love This Month During Heart Health Month

WEBA bonus, the knowledge and skills in this class will also benefit your heart! In this 4-week series, participants will gain knowledge and hands on experience in: Planning healthy meals and snacks. Modifying recipes. Understanding the nutrition label. Practicing portion control. Increasing physical activity. Developing SMART goals.

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Should You Avoid Sugars in Fruit and Milk for Weight Loss

WEBThere are some foods that are sweet because they have natural sugars, like fruit and milk. These naturally sweet foods also have beneficial things like vitamins, minerals and fiber that the body loves and is necessary for good health. The fiber in these foods also helps slow down their digestibility which helps slow the release of sugars into

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Walk Kansas Fitness Challenge

WEBWalk Kansas - Johnson County — March 31 – May 25, 2024. Walk Kansas is a team-based program designed to help you live a healthy lifestyle! Join our eight-week program to be more active, eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce stress, and have fun with your coworkers, friends and family. You may also qualify to earn health insurance wellness

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Johnsons County K-State Extension Master Food Volunteers

WEBJohnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Food Volunteers have a passion to improve the health, food safety awareness and quality of life of Johnson County residents by providing current, research-based information to the public. The organization embodies the education objectives of the Johnson County Extension …

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Classes and Events Johnson County

WEBThe Johnson County 4-H Ambassadors are hosting a Leadership Day Camp offered for all youth ages 8-12 (including non-4-H'ers). During this camp, participants will engage in fun activities and games that will build leadership and teamwork skills. A $15 registration fee will cover material costs and snacks.

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Cooking 101: Cooking Classes for Special Needs Adults Johnson …

WEBThe Four-Course Living program offered by Johnson County Extension works with adults with developmental disabilities to discover the importance of good nutrition, safety, planning, and preparation through a series of hands-on cooking classes. Our classes are designed to meet the participants’ individual needs to help them …

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Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)

WEBIn-Person Appointments: Johnson County K-State Research and Extension sets up appointments. To schedule, call 913-715-7000. Location: Sunset Drive Office Building 11811 S. Sunset Drive Office Building (Suite 1500) Olathe, KS 66212.

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Community Resource Guide

WEBA quick guide to basic services available in Johnson County, Kansas Information is provided as a community service and does not necessarily constitute endorsement. This is not a complete list of resources; information is updated annually.

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