Extension

Stephanie Ostrenga

Educator

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Office: 906-786-3032
2840 College Ave.
Escanaba, MI 49829
Health and Nutrition Institute

Roles:

• Nutrition and physical activity education, food safety

  Food & Health, Food Budgeting, Food Preservation, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Safe Food & Water, Weight Management

Articles:

• Are you absorbing the nutrients you eat?

  January 30, 2018 | An introduction to understanding the bioavailability of micronutrients.

• Importance of food safety education: Part 2

  January 8, 2018 | How a HACCP plan can help prevent foodborne illness.

• Importance of food safety education: Part 1

  January 8, 2018 | Well-trained employees are key to preventing foodborne illness.

• Enjoying a lifetime of physical activity

  January 3, 2018 | Consider the importance of sustainability when looking for physical activities that are right for you.

• Understanding nutrient recommendations: Part 2

  December 6, 2017 | Micronutrients and interpreting the nutrition facts label.

• Understanding nutrient recommendations: Part 1

  November 27, 2017 | Dietary Reference Intakes and how to interpret various nutrition-related terms.

• Don’t mess with campylobacter

  November 1, 2017 | Precautions that can help you avoid the campylobacter bacteria

• Pumpkin preservation safety tips

  September 25, 2017 | Learn how to safely preserve and enjoy pumpkin.

• Managing postural hypotension during exercise

  September 25, 2017 | How to reduce the risk of blood pressure-related falls during physical activity.

• “The Big 6” foodborne pathogens: Viruses

  August 22, 2017 | What you need to know about norovirus and hepatitis A, and how to prevent them.