MSU Extension Nutrition

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  Pantry to preschool strengthens nutrition security for northern Michigan families

  Published on June 16, 2022
  Through innovative thinking, MSU Extension and Father Fred Food Pantry are bringing food security to Michigan families.

• Dr. Nancy Turner inducted as a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition

  Published on June 12, 2022
  Induction into the Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition is the highest honor that the Society bestows.

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  Policy seminar on food inflation in Sri Lanka and the role of social safety nets

  Published on May 31, 2022
  The seminar titled ‘Economic Crisis, Soaring Food Prices, and Nutritional Wellbeing: Options for Safety Net Interventions in Sri Lanka’ included PRCI-Asia lead Suresh Babu on the panel

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  Safely feeding infants amid formula shortage

  Published on May 23, 2022
  During the current nationwide infant formula shortage, here are some helpful resources and suggestions for keeping your baby safe.

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  Eating meals together as a family

  Published on April 19, 2022
  Family meals help create strong family bonds and healthy habits.

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  Safe methods for picking and storing grape leaves

  Published on April 1, 2022
  Late spring is the best season for picking fresh grape leaves right off the vine! Learn about the safest methods for picking and storing them.

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  Lentils: A nutrient-dense food to enjoy often

  Published on March 28, 2022
  Lentils are a nutrient-dense plant food that meet the USDA MyPlate nutritional profile to be both a vegetable and a protein. They are economical and shelf-stable, making them a must-have for every pantry.

• FSHN accepting applications for Academic Specialist-Teacher

  Published on March 18, 2022
  The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Michigan State University invites applications for a full‐time, 12-month, fixed-term Academic Specialist-Teacher with a 100% teaching assignment.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: peaches

  Published on March 17, 2022
  Peaches can be eaten fresh or used for making peach cobbler, jam pie or peach ice cream.

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  Baobab: A super fruit?

  Published on March 11, 2022
  Named “monkey bread,” this exotic fruit has nutrient-dense properties for good health.