Nutrition and Food Safety

Tennessee’s Second Annual Food Waste Awareness Week is April 10-16

Apr 03, 2023 News Release

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UT Extension Encourages Tennesseans to Rethink Food Habits

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USDA, APLU and Cooperative Extension Award Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity

Dec 21, 2022 News Release

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UT Extension Specialist Served on Team Receiving National Excellence Award

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Baby Formula Shortage

May 20, 2022 Highlight

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UT Extension Encourages Tennesseans to Find Safe Substitutions

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Tennessee’s Inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week is April 4-9

Mar 21, 2022 News Release

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UT Extension Encourages Tennesseans to Rethink Food Habits

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Celebrate a World of Flavors with National Nutrition Month

Mar 01, 2022 News Release

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UT Extension Invites Tennesseans to Participate and Enjoy International Food Cultures and Traditions

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UT Extension Highlights National Nutrition Month

Mar 12, 2021 Highlight

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Guidelines to Personalize Your Plate and Enjoy Nutritious Meals

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Healthier Eating in the New Year

Jan 14, 2021 Highlight

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UT Extension Suggests Smaller, Sustainable Changes for 2021

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National Funds Advance the Impacts of Helping Hands Kitchen Garden at the UT Gardens, Knoxville

Jul 15, 2020 News Release

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Produce Donated to Local Food Banks

Farm & Food / General / Landscape & Gardening / Plant Sciences, Department of / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Food Security / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Nutrition and Food Safety

Avoiding Emotional Eating During Stressful Times

Jun 22, 2020 News Release

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UT Extension Provides Advice

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Tennessee SNAP Recipients Can Now Purchase Groceries Online

Jun 09, 2020 News Release

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USDA Approves Pilot Program with Amazon and Walmart

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