Family & Consumer Sciences provides educational programs in the areas of: nutrition and food safety, financial and resource management, & health and wellness.
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~Container Herbs & Herbs in the Kitchen
Are you using a salt shaker in your kitchen? Concerned about your blood pressure/health? Just want to enjoy better tasting food? Grow herbs anywhere! Whether you decide to grow your herbs inside or outside keeping them close to the kitchen will make it more convenient to use fresh herbs in your dishes. Using herbs is …
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~Family Nutrition in Action May Newsletter~
IN THIS ISSUE: ¨ Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov ¨ SuperTracker Tool ¨ Veggie Corner: Sweet Corn ¨ Recipe: Corn and Bean Medley Read Family Nutrition in Action May 2013 Newsletter
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~Family Nutrition in Action April Newsletter~
IN THIS ISSUE: Farmers’ Markets: Fresh, Healthy, Local Food Safety at Farmers’ Markets Veggie Corner: Bell Peppers Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Peppers Read Family Nutrition in Action April 2013 Newsletter
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March 26 ~ Diabetes Alert Day
Today is Diabetes Alert Day! Know your risk for diabetes & take prevention now Many people have diabetes, but are unaware that they do; this places them at high risk for health complications of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which may be prevented through lifestyle changes such as losing weight and increasing physical activity, accounts for …
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~ Are you Celebrating? ~
Are you celebrating National Nutrition Month? Are you celebrating the arrival of Spring? Are you celebrating a special occasion? Here are 10 tips to creating healthy, active events: Make healthy habits part of your celebrations – food and beverages area apart of an event, but they do not have to be the center of …
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~Celebrate National Nutrition Month By Being Aware~
March is National Nutrition month! Don’t fret ~ everyone has a favorite food that may or may not be the most nutritious of food choices but when consumed in moderation with appropriate portion size and combined with physical activity could fit into your eating plan. Take a moment to see if your eating plan and …
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~Family Nutrition in Action March Newsletter~
IN THIS ISSUE: Eat Right, Your Way, Everyday! Go Healthy Ethnic Foods Veggie Corner: Carrot Recipe: Honey Rosemary Carrots Read Family Nutrition in Action March 2013 Newsletter
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~America Saves Challenge~
America Saves Challenge Tracking Form America Saves Challenge Flyer 2013 Setting a goal is the first step in taking charge of your finances. But how do you stay on track to meet that goal? The America Saves Challenge can help! As part of America Saves Week (February 25-March 2, 2013), a time set aside annually …
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~Five Good Reasons to E-file Your Tax Return~
If you haven’t tried IRS e-file before, now is the time. Most taxpayers – more than 80 percent – file electronically. The IRS has processed more than 1 billion individual tax returns safely and securely since the nationwide debut of electronic filing in 1990. Fewer people file a paper tax return every year. Here are …
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~Family Nutrition in Action February Newsletter~
In This Issue: Lead Your Heart to Health Choose Dark Chocolate Veggie Corner: Cabbage Recipe: Simple Coleslaw Read Family Nutrition in Action February 2013 Newsletter
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