UGA Cooperative Extension

Talbot County Extension Office:
Family & Consumer Sciences

Mission Statement

Our goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. We want to help Georgians meet new challenges in a changing environment. We focus on our clients' economic and social well-being through programs that help people extend their incomes, improve their health, and strengthen their personal and family relationships. Programs offered are based on the current needs assessments identified by the local advisory board.

• UGA Family and Consumer Sciences
• Diabetes Lifelines Newsletter Spring 2010
• Diabetes Lifelines Newsletter Spring 2010 II

Eating Healthy

Did you know fruit provide fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that are essential in our daily diet? Try substituting fruit for sugary snacks. Fruits are lower in calories and provide nesessary nutrients for our digestion. In this fast-paced world, vitamin pills and other dietary supplements have become a convenience. Yes, take vitamins, but also eat plenty of fruit. Fruit has antioxidants. The best source for antioxidants comes from natural sources, not from dietary supplements and other pills. Some fruits that are high in antioxidants include blackberries, cranberries, raspberries, plums, prunes and cherries. You have one body. Take care of it.

Contact

At this time we do not have an FACS (Family & Consumer Science) agent. However please feel free to call us at (706) 665-3230 with any questions you might have and we will direct to to the correct person for answers.