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Maret Traber named American Society for Nutrition Foundation fellow

Professor Maret Traber is one of two Oregon State University researchers among the group of 2021 fellows announced by the American Society for Nutrition Foundation.

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Community Engagement Nutrition

Healthy choices are on the menu in new virtual central Oregon nutrition class

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty in the Extension Family and Community Health Program have been finding ways to re-engage with people who attended in-person classes, workshops and events.

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Growing Healthy Kids, featuring video lessons, returns for spring

Growing Healthy Kids will have a new video lesson every Thursday until May 13, 2021. The video lessons give students opportunities to learn basic plant parts and encourage students to try a variety of fruits and vegetables using their senses.

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Healthy community outreach fellowships train the next generation of leaders

Determined to find ways to continue supporting undergraduates, the Moore Family Center offered a paid summer fellowship in partnership with the OSU Extension Service.

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Farm To School and School Garden programs innovate during pandemic

Farm to School and School Garden programs across Oregon bring nutritious food to children, teaching them how to grow it and exposing them to the sources of their food.

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New funding means more Oregonians can access healthy, local food

Through the program, every dollar SNAP participants spend on eligible foods at participating farmers markets and grocery stores, they get an additional dollar to spend on Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables.