Jasper County Extension Service - Health & Wellness

05/30/2023

Health Hints...

11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

Participation in all types of physical activity drops dramatically as a child's age and grade in school increase. It's important that physical activity be a regular part of family life. Here is some information to help you keep your children healthy and active.

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Only 1 in 4 children get the recommended amount of physical activity each day. Parents can play a key role in helping their child become more physically active. Here are 11 ways to get started.

05/30/2023

Health Hints....

5 ways to avoid sitting too much
Source: Mayo Clinic

If you spend most days sitting at a desk or most evenings parked on your couch, you're not alone. A recent study estimates that American adults now spend an average of 6.5 hours a day sitting.

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Research shows that too much sitting is bad for your health. Use this advice to get up from your desk or couch more often, and get back on your feet.

05/01/2023

04/03/2023

03/28/2023

Jasper County Clover Kids Summer Camp....

03/28/2023

Jasper County Kids Summer Cooking Camp.....

02/01/2023

Jambalaya and gumbo products recalled over lack of inspection

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/01/jambalaya-and-gumbo-products-recalled-over-lack-of-inspection/

These items were shipped to retail locations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.

Wild Cajun Meals LLC, of Garland, TX, is recalling approximately 18,418 pounds of frozen, fully cooked jambalaya and gumbo products that were produced

12/15/2022

STEP UP SCALE DOWN.......12-week program that focuses on living a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and physical education.......Here is what you will be learning about.......
Week 1: Scale Down by Setting Goals
Week 2: Step Up to a Healthy Plate
Week 3: Scale Down by Reading Labels
Week 4: Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning
Week 5: Scale Down with Moves to Lose
Week 6: Step Up Your Hydration
Week 7: Scale Down by Finding Your Motivational Mojo
Week 8: Step Up to Healthy Snacking
Week 9: Scale Down with a Colorful Plate
Week 10: Step Up to Successful Socializing
Week 11: Scale Down by Knowing Your Numbers
Week 12: Step Up and Celebrate

To register for the online course. - Tx.ag/HSTSUSDP
Cost - $40.00

12/14/2022

The January 2023 STEP UP SCALE DOWN, available online, is now open for registration on AgriLife Learn!! The program starts on January 9, 2023 with a new lesson open every week.

STEP UP SCALE DOWN is a 12-week program that focuses on living a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and physical education. Each week a new topic is discussed to help participants achieve their health goals using evidence and research informed information. With the continued interest for online and virtual health programs, the online STEP UP SCALE DOWN course is a great way to continue providing healthy lifestyle education to your community.

Please make sure the following link is used to register for the online course. Tx.ag/HSTSUSDP