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Build your Brain with Healthy Fats
Healthy fats are essential for brain health. They help build and protect brain cells, support memory and learning, and aid communication between different parts of the brain.
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Nutrition in Recovery
Nutrition in recovery from substance use is essential because it helps the body and brain heal from the effects of addiction. A balanced diet provides the nutrients needed to restore energy, support mental health, strengthen the immune system, and improve overall well-being, help...
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts Label - Nutrition Information for Older Adults
The servings per container tells you how many servings are in that package.
 Lindsay, A. and Helm, M. 2025, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-04
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Carbohydrates, Fat and Protein in Recovery
Nutritious and balanced diet helps normalize brain chemistry and provides sufficient energy and a variety of nutrients during recovery that support both physical and mental health.
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Substance Use, Recovery and Body Dissatisfaction
Body dissatisfaction is an aspect of body image that’s generally defined as having negative thoughts or feelings about one’s physical appearance. Such dissatisfaction results from a perceived discrepancy between their actual body image.
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Healthy Aging Initiative

Extension's Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) connects you with the resources to navigate aging and its trends. Our programs are offered for adults over 50 and those who partner with them to provide care and support. We provide expert nutrition and physical activity training information for elders, caregivers and professionals. We have sponsorship options for tours and professional education, and we offer careers in aging exploration programs for students.