According to MyPlate, the amount of fruit you need to eat depends on your amount of physical activity, your age, your sex, your height and your weight. It is recommended that children 5-8 years old eat 1-2 cups a day. Girls 9-18 years old eat 1½ – 2 cups a day. Boys 9-13 years old eat 1½ – 2 cups and boys 14-18 years old eat 2 – 2 ½ cups a day...
Fitness Challenge (Reserve Your Spot Before May 18th)
The Guilford County fitness challenge is an 8-week body weight challenge. This includes max reps within two minutes for: Squats, Pull-ups, Planks, Jump Rope (double under), Push-Ups...
Canning is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying cycle of food. Canning your favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people!
Looking for something fun, healthy, and quick to cook with your kids? Check out these kid-friendly recipes from EFNEP educator, Robin McNeill. You can print the recipes by clicking one of the
links below and downloading the printable PDF.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.