Polk County Center: Health & Nutrition

STREET ADDRESS
Polk County
Corner Gibson St and Ward St
60 Gibson Street
Columbus, NC 28722

(828) 894-8218 Phone
(828) 894-5693 Fax

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Health & Nutrition

Making healthy choices isn't always easy. North Carolina Cooperative Extension's educators help people sort fact from fad, providing research-based programs that promote a lifetime of good health. Programs cover a broad spectrum, from pesticide safety to indoor air quality, from childhood nutrition and physical activity to heart-healthy eating and food safety.

For more information, or to schedule a program, contact:
Jimmi Buell, Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Sciences

A healthy lifestyle includes eating a variety of healthy foods and getting the right amount of daily exercise. The USDA's Food Guide Pyramid is a visual guideline to choosing the diet and exercise that is right for you. The Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent can help you learn how to make healthy choices for your family and for yourself.