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The Community Nutrition and Health Program has joined together with the Family Health and Wellness Program to become Community Education. You’ll get all the same great content you’re used to plus a whole ...
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My Plate Turns 10!
My Plate is turning 10! My Plate is the USDA’s easy tool for developing a healthy eating routine. A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive ...
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June 1st starts National Dairy Month!
June 1st starts National Dairy Month! Dairy is an important part of the USDA MyPlate nutrition guide. It provides calcium for strong bones and other nutrients such as Vitamins A, B12, D and many ...
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Fruits & Vegetables: Is Fresh the Best for Your 5 a Day?
Fruits & Vegetables: Is Fresh the Best for Your 5 a Day? Current USDA guidelines recommend that fruits and vegetables make up the core of the American diet. USDA food consumption surveys find ...
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How to Read a CBD Label
How to Read a CBD Label From gas stations to health food stores, it seems that Cannabidiol products can now be found just about any-where. But not all products are created equal. Learning to ...
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Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen Kids have a place in the kitchen! Letting little ones help prepare and cook family meals is a great way to spend time together. It’s also an even better ...
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Snacks in A SNAP!
Everyone loves a snack! Snacks should be a planned part of your child’s daily food intake. A good snack can help them to make it from one meal to the next, serve as ...
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Kids’ Food Allergies: Does Race Play a Role?
Food allergies are a common occurrence and on the rise in the US children. Understanding racial inequality is essential to be able to provide optimal care for all children. Recent research confirms that Black ...
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Fish a Healthful Protein
Fish as a healthful protein. According to the USDA, to have a healthy dietary pattern, two servings of fish should be consumed weekly. Most of us (including myself) are lacking when it comes ...
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It’s Turkey Time
Thanksgiving Turkey! Thanksgiving Day, is a national holiday celebrated annually in the United States and Canada. A traditional Thanksgiving feast features turkey as its main course and many festive side dishes. Turkey is rich ...
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