Living Well 9/25/25
PROTECTED CONTENT
If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above.
Username and Password Help
Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link.
The FCS After 5 for October – Making sourdough bread using potato flakes will be held Thursday, October 16th 5:30-8 p.m. You can register for this class by signing up and paying online at https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/ (and search location: Yalobusha County) or come into the office. If paying in office, please pay with check made out to MSU Extension for $20. Last day to register and pay fee is Friday, October 3rd.
4-H Modeling club meeting – We had a great interest meeting on Thursday, September 18th and we discussed our themes for our Fashion Show which will be held Saturday, November 15th. We will have our next meeting on Monday, September 29th at 5 p.m. at the Extension office located in the Multi-Purpose Building in Coffeeville. If you did not attend the interest meeting it is not too late to join us. Females need to bring a pair heels to practice in (the heels do not need to be tall and the youth needs to be able to walk comfortably in them). The club is free and open to youth ages 8 to 18. No previous 4-H or modeling experience necessary. For more information you can contact me at the Extension office 662.675.2730 or [email protected]
The 4-H Home School Club will have their last puppet show on Tuesday, September 30th at 5:30 p.m. at Hometown Pizza in Water Valley.
Healthy You Exercise Classes
Join us every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Extension office for a Chair Exercise Program. We will be using Curtis Adams workout program which is designed to help seniors develop strength and enhance the ability to function in daily life. Great opportunity to get up to 50 minutes of physical activity. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water to drink.
Join us every Friday at 9 a.m. at the Extension office for Indoor Walking Program. We will be using doing a 30 minute indoor walking video which is designed to help individuals build cardio and balance to enhance the ability to function in daily life. Great opportunity to get 30 minutes of physical activity. Wear cool comfortable clothes, good walking shoes and bring water to drink.
I am so excited about Extension’s newest statewide program! It is called Walk Mississippi and Live Healthy…One Step at a Time. It encourages all Mississippians to adopt healthier lifestyle habits through physical activity and nutrition education. The program will officially launch on October 11th. This no-cost, six-week program runs from October 11 through November 21st.
Walk Mississippi Highlights:
Goal: Participants walk 180 miles (the width of Mississippi) over 6 weeks. All types of exercise count such as biking, swimming, gardening, dancing, etc.
Support: Weekly emails featuring video presentation links and educational materials from our Walk-a-Weigh program.
Flexibility: All types of physical activity count. An online activity calculator will convert non-walking exercises (like tennis, swimming, etc.) into miles.
Tracking: Participants log daily activity through a provided survey link.
Audience: Open to all Mississippians—individuals, families, co-workers, church groups, and more.
Registration opened on Monday, September 15th. You can find more information and register at: http://msuext.ms/walkms
ServSafe Manager’s Certification exam – will be offered on Thursday, November 13th. There are two times available 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $114 this includes a book, online exam and proctor fee. Study is on your own. Payment can be made at the Extension office in Coffeeville via cashier’s check or money order or you can register online at https://www.fsnhp.msstate.edu/workshops/servsafe/reistration.php All books will be shipped via USPS.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs, or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
Parents and Caregivers: How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Parents and caregivers can help children avoid type 2 diabetes by instilling healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The key is to prevent overweight and obesity, which in turn decreases the risk of kids developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to do this: Start early. Children learn health behaviors from a young age. At home, family meals, adequate sleep, and limited screen time are all linked to less obesity in preschoolers (https:// pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20142280/). Look for childcare providers and preschools that serve healthy meals and snacks, give kids time for active play every day, and keep screentime to a minimum.
Stay active. Toddlers and preschoolers should be active throughout the day, crawling, jumping, and moving around in active play. Older children need to move for a total of 60 minutes per day. This doesn’t have to be an hour of uninterrupted activity – ten minutes here and there can quickly add up.
Focus on fruits and vegetables. This is easy when you eat the MyPlate way and make half of your plate fruits and veggies. Kids can be choosy, and young children need repeated exposure to new foods, so don’t give up! Avoid using dessert as a bribe for getting kids to eat their vegetables or clean their plate.
Go for whole grains. They provide fiber that helps balance blood sugar. Look for 100% whole grain bread, cereals, and crackers. Give whole grains like quinoa and farro a try. Grains should take up a quarter of your plate.
Vary your proteins. Lean meat, poultry, and seafood are always good choices for protein, which should take up a quarter of your plate. But don’t forget about other protein sources. Beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds pack protein as well as fiber.
Re-think your drinks. Offer water instead of juice and sugar-sweetened fruit drinks or soda. Get the whole family in the habit of reaching for water. Include fat-free or low-fat cow’s milk for children over age two. Calcium-fortified, unsweetened plant-based beverages, like soy milk, are also good options.
Limit screen time. Watching TV, playing video games, and surfing the internet takes up time when kids could be active. It also interferes with sleep, which is important to stay at a healthy weight. Plus, think about all the ads for sugary drinks and cereals, high-fat snack foods, and fast-food children are exposed to through screens.
All these recommendations work best when the whole family adopts healthy habits. If you think your child is overweight or has obesity, don’t single them out. Talk to your healthcare provider, who can provide specific guidance and refer you to a registered dietitian or healthy weight program as needed.
Article Source: https://www.foodandhealth.com/blog/parents-and-caregivers-how-to-avoid-type-2-diabetes-in-children
