Of the 10 leading sources of death in the U.S., five causes are linked to diet.

Cooperative Extension programs are designed to help individuals to choose healthy food choices and to lead a physically active lifestyle.

• Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart – a series of classes designed for individuals interested in a heart healthy diet.

• Dining with Diabetes – foods program for people with diabetes or who are pre-diabetic.

• Boning Up on Health – a program featuring ways to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

• Think Healthy – Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Through Diet – explores possible linkages between eating specific foods and development of Alzheimer’s Disease.

• Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) – a nutrition education program for low-income families with young children.

• FoodSkills – a series of workshops designed for low-income individuals who do not meet the criteria for EFNEP.

• Kick It Up with Nutrition – designed for middle-school age youth to address the rising concerns about obesity.

• Healthy Habits Healthy Start – an online class for those individuals working with preschool aged children.

• Cost Effective Nutrition and Menu Ideas – program gives tips on how to reduce the cost of food while still preparing nutritious meals.

• Meal Time in Less Time – program helps participants take the stress out of getting food on the table despite hectic schedules.

• Clueless in the Kitchen – a series of lessons designed and taught by Master Foods Educators to help individuals who do not know how to cook.

• Getting the Most Out of Eating Locally – a workshop that examines availability of locally grown foods.

• Cooking from the Garden – classes feature how to prepare foods grown locally, especially less familiar fruits and vegetables.

• Fruits and Vegetables – Slide presentation showing how to make half your plate fruits and vegetables.  The information gives you ideas for selection and creative ways to incorporate them into all your meals.