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Food and Health 

FOOD & HEALTH

 

Welcome to this page to learn more about Food and Health. We have many publications available and programs.

Our Family Nutrition Program serves low-income individuals and groups teaching them how to stretch their food dollars. To learn more about the program or to sign up call Brenda Phegley at 882-3509 or email  bphegley@purdue.edu.

Among the  programs we offer are ServSafe Class and Recertification ServSafe class for restaurant and food service managers,  Dining with Diabetes, Professor Popcorn (3rd grade students)  and others as requested.

Contact Karel Kirschner at 882-3509 or email kkirschn@purdue.edu  for more information. Below is some information and resources  you might find helpful.

Here is a link to check out to determine if food is safe to use after a power outtage: index.asp

 

 

Purdue Extension suggests the following links for information regarding Food & Health:

Health and Human Sciences Extension - Provides resources for consumers to understand and evaluate nutrition and food safety information.