09/01/2026
If you are interested in joining our upcoming DFEND program, please register today! The deadline to register is this Friday (9/4/2026). Once your registration is complete, check your email as the DFEND team will reach out to confirm your interest.
We are once again offering the DFEND program in Washington County! The 6-week class will be hosted in Fayetteville. To be considered for the study, you must complete the screening questionnaire below. The DFEND team will be in contact with more information.
Adults aged 18 years and older who live in Arkansas are needed to participate in a nutrition and physical activity education research study. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Department of Food Science, is conducting the DFEND Study (Delivering Food, Exercise, and Nutrition Education for the Prevention of Chronic Disease) to learn more about how multimedia nutrition and physical activity education can improve everyday health behaviors.
Participants will receive $50 for completing the study!
The study lasts 6 weeks and includes weekly in-person nutrition and physical activity education sessions led by local Cooperative Extension Agents or Team DFEND. The first and final sessions will be approximately 2 hours to allow time for assessments, while the remaining sessions will be about 60 minutes each. You’ll also complete brief surveys and simple health assessments (height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse) before and after the program.
For more information, please complete the screening questionnaire [ https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5wj5JdKkBvlR0q ] or reach out to your local county agent, Elizabeth Berner, directly ([email protected]).
