Nutrition

Family and Consumer Science Extension Educators provide research-based, practical information for healthy eating based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods every day, while meeting calorie needs, will provide the balanced nutrition needed to stay healthy and prevent, or control many chronic diseases.

Our Family and Consumer Science Educators promote eating plans that:

emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts
are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and added sugars

fruit bowl

Healthy Eating News from Baltimore County:

Eat Local, Buy Fresh! - May 2007

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes - 2007

For more information about nutrition, call (410) 666-0445 and ask for Mary Concannon

For more information, contact Mary Concannon

Last updated: 04/26/2007