Nutrition & Health

Our Nutrition & Health program empowers individuals to make positive lifestyle changes that lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives. Through engaging workshops, classes, and community outreach, we provide research-based education on making nutritious food choices, managing chronic diseases, increasing physical activity, and enhancing overall family well-being, helping you build skills for a lifetime of better health.

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FCS In Onslow County

The Family and Consumer Sciences program in Onslow County consists of programming in the following focus areas:

Our FCS staff provides research-based educational programs that are specific to the needs of Onslow County.

Educational Classes

Research-based programs are offered through the following focus areas: Local Foods, Food Safety, Food Preservation, and Health & Wellness.
Resources

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Publications for Nutrition & Health

Scholarly publications and informational factsheets from NC State Extension.

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News

Tags: health, Health and Nutrition, healthy eating, healthy recipes, nutrition
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

Produce for sale at a Farmers Market.
Phyto Focus Workshops

Published - March 2, 2026

Six sealed mason jars filled with orange jam on a kitchen countertop
Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food Dollar

Published - November 3, 2025

Timmy Taylor standing with his wife and grandkids
Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

Published - October 24, 2025

Onslow County EFNEP Educator (Paige S.) showing Dean Fox and Extension Director David Monks the pitch grip technique.
Expedition Extension: Dean Garey Fox Visits EFNEP Across North Carolina

Published - October 13, 2025

Woman standing by JIREH Family Farms sign reading BEEF, PORK CUTS, CHICKEN, FRESH EGGS
Pasture With Purpose: Jireh Family Farms

Published - September 9, 2025

Person reaching to pet a standing sheep in a grassy pasture
From Pentagon to Pasture- Fidelis Fields Farm

Published - August 11, 2025

Flyer for Class, featuring an image of individuals eating a healthy meal.
Healthy Food, Habits, & Brain Class @ Swansboro Library

Published - May 29, 2025

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