Education on Nutrition and Consumer Issues

In 2013, the UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences’ Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program (TNCEP) taught 26,345 youth, 3,287 adults and 974 seniors in 71 counties across Tennessee how to choose and prepare nutritionally sound diets. Program results found that participants are eating healthier.
Learn more about TNCEP Nutrition Day.

Exercises to Ease Arthritis

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in Tennessee. Ninety percent of 2,469 participants who attended a UT Extension-presented Arthritis Foundation exercise program reported having decreased arthritis symptoms six months after completing the program. 
See how Arthritis Exercise can help relieve pain.

Lessons in Health for Tennessee Youth

4-H Health Rocks! is a UT Extension program that helps 8- to 14-year-olds resist tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. “Health Rocks taught me not to do drugs and if someone asks me I know what to say to them,” said one participant. In 2013, more than 8,000 youth participants completed at least 10 hours of Health Rocks! education.
See why 4-H Health Rocks!