Family Living
Mission: UW-Extension Family Living Programs provide education promoting family strengths and help communities become positive environments for family life. Programs respond to individual, family and community needs with research-based education and partnerships that support Wisconsin families and communities.
Family Living News
2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — Washington, January 31, 2011 — US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Because more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, the 7th edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans places stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity…. (click here for the full press release)
STAFF
If you have any questions regarding Family Living in Outagamie County, please contact:
Karen Dickrell
Professor
Family Living Educator/Department Head
Outagamie County – UW Extension
3365 W. Brewster St.
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: 920-832-5121
Wisconsin Relay: 711
Fax: 920-832-4783
Email: karen.dickrell@ces.uwex.edu
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