Nutrition and Health

Veggies Are you searching for answers to your health and nutrition concerns? Look no further. The Family & Consumer Sciences Program of the University of Maryland Extension can help! There is an office conveniently located in Allegany County. We offer health, nutrition, and food-related information, resources, and classes free of charge. We have an exciting nutrition program, EFNEP, designed especially for limited-income individuals and families. To request any of the following educational programs contact - Dr. Jennifer Thorn Bentlejewski, Registered Dietitian & Extension Educator at 301-724-3320. These free programs are open to all groups including individuals, Federal, State and County agencies, organizations, churches, businesses, etc.

Healthy Eating for Diabetes & Weight Management

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To learn how to manage diabetes and weight through healthy eating, you are invited to take part in a free two-part seminar. Dr. Jennifer Thorn Bentlejewski, Registered Dietitian of the University of Maryland Extension, will present detailed meal planning techniques including the diabetic exchanges and carbohydrate counting. Techniques for dining out, using artificial sweeteners and understanding food labels will also be discussed.

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Extension that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability.

Nutrition and Health Articles from Allegany County Extension

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Eat Smart Be Fit - The University of Maryland website which provides information on how to live healthy.

For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Bentlejewski, FCS Educator

Last updated: 12/7/2009