March is National Nutrition Month, and the University of Illinois Extension wants to help community members mind their nutritional intake better. To that end, they are hosting a class called “Carbohydrates Made Simple.” It’s set for Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 at Pana Community Hospital, and the class is free. The Extension hopes the class and its other forms of communication will clarify misconceptions about nutrition and set the public on the right path to healthier eating.
As a food & nutrition educator with the Extension, Lisa Peterson is playing a significant role in these efforts. She says this class – like many others the Extension runs which pertain to food – will include hands-on components.
The course will also distinguish simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates and which foods specialize in which ones, as this is typically not indicated on labels.
Interested participants can register by calling LiveWell Fitness at (217) 562-6231 or at the fitness center’s front desk.
Myths about consuming carbohydrates are some of many that nutritionists and educators aim to bust during National Nutrition Month.
In addition to the classes, Extension educators use blogs, newsletters, newspaper columns, and more to reach the public with their tips.
More information on the University of Illinois Extension is available at extension.illinois.edu.
Lisa Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.
