Diabetes and prediabetes impacts the lives of so many Utahans. In this episode Brittany Ly, Maria Velasco, and Sydney Williams from the Utah Division of Health and Human Services join us to talk about how to assess and reduce your risk, along with the many options available to help in managing diabetes.

To take the diabetes risk test please visit:

https://utahgov.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BxUAHdVBKi42Sa

To explore the class options Sydney mentions in the episode please visit:

https://arthritis.health.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/factSheet_DiabetesRelatedPrograms.pdf

When it comes to Halloween, healthy may be the last thing that enters your mind. In this episode Laura Holtrop Kohl and Dr. Brett McIff join us to share some ideas to make the Halloween fun a little healthier in your home. No, we can't turn your kids candy into broccoli, but we do have some healthier ways to approach the holiday.

School nurses are a great asset for our students. In this episode BettySue Hinkson, our State School Nurse Consultant joins us with an update on school nurses in Utah, and highlights the important work they're doing with vision screening in our schools. 

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. In this episode Dr. Brett McIff and Judy Sharpe from the DHHS HEAL Program join us to take a closer look at how we're doing, and the factors that influence childhood obesity in Utah.

September is a wonderful time of year. It's finally cooling down, the autumn leaves begin to appear, it's harvest time, and Governor Cox has declared it Family Meals Month in Utah! In this episode Rebecca Fronberg from the DHHS HEAL Program, and Paula Scott from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) join us to talk about some of the benefits that come from something simple like having a meal together as a family.

You can learn more about the services available from EFNEP at https://extension.usu.edu/efnep

It makes some sad and others happy, but it's time to go back to school. In all the preparation getting our kids back to school requires, it's important to remember that in order for our students to be successful they need to be physically and mentally prepared to learn. In this episode Laura Holtrop Kohl and Judy Sharpe from the DHHS HEAL Program join us to talk about how nutrition is so important to having kids ready and able to learn in the classroom.

Fresh fruits and veggies are back! One of the great things about August is the return of Farmers Markets in Utah, giving us access to all the fantastic fresh produce from our Utah farmers. In this episode Hannah Martin and Laura Holtrop Kohl join us to talk about Farmers Markets, and some of the great incentive programs available to use at the markets. 

To find a Farmers Market near you please visit: https://www.utahfarmersmarketnetwork.org/find-a-farmers-market

For more information on the Double Up Food Bucks Program please visit: DoubleUpUtah.org

For more information on the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program please visit: SFMNPUtah.org

We always want the best for our children. August is World Breastfeeding Week and Utah Breastfeeding Month, and serves as a reminder of how important the best nutrition is for our babies. In this episode Judy Sharpe and Nickee Andjelic join us for a discussion on the numerous benefits breastfeeding provides not just for our babies, but also for moms, the environment and more.

Winter inversions in Utah are well known for the poor air quality they can bring, but air quality isn't just a winter issue. In this episode Danielle Forbes from the HEAL Program, and Savannah Smith from the DHHS Asthma Program join us to discuss how our summer air quality can also be a problem, and what we can do about it.

To check the current air quality please visit https://deq.utah.gov/division-air-quality

As many of us head out on fun road trips, vacations and camping this summer it's good to remember that while we don't have to be perfect eaters on vacation, we also shouldn't totally abandon nutrition. In this episode Laura Holtrop Kohl from the DHHS HEAL Program joins us to talk about ways we can have some of the yummy vacation treats we enjoy so much without forgetting the fruits and veggies.