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North Dakota State University Extension is offering online and in-person classes in winter 2025 focusing on physical well-being.
Nourish is a free program, aimed at adults age 50 and older living in rural North Dakota, that provides information and strategies about nutrition and health. Any adult is welcome to participate.
“Good health is important for enjoying a high quality of life and for maintaining independence in later life,” says NDSU professor and project co-director Sherri Stastny. “This program offers the tools to help us enhance our overall well-being.”
Participants in the series will learn to promote health and well-being by eating more nutritiously and being more physically active.
The first Nourish series was held in early 2024 to great public reception.
“Our previous participants have been enthusiastic about the information they have learned and their progress on personal health goals,” says Julie Garden-Robinson, Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor. “Winter is an excellent time to learn something new and to set healthy goals.”
Nourish Series 2 will focus on well-being, accurate health information, cooking, muscles, pets, the immune system and medications.
Participants may either take part in self-paced online modules beginning Jan. 8 or attend face-to-face classes according to the county’s schedule. In-person participants will receive material such as handouts and healthful recipes. Participants are asked to register for the series of seven weekly classes. Prizes and certificates will be provided for those who complete at least six classes or online modules.
Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/nourish for more information and the locations of in-person Nourish classes. Classes will include hands-on activities and time for discussion.
Registration is open until Feb. 11.
The project is supported by a Rural Health and Safety Education program grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
In addition to the classes, anyone can sign up for the free monthly Nourish newsletter by visiting the Nourish website or contacting a local NDSU Extension office. Participating Extension offices also will have Facebook pages catered to their areas.
