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| Smart Food Shopping Planning is the key to saving money in the grocery store. If you don't know how much you spend on food, here's an exercise that can help you answer that question. |
| Protein (Lesson 4) Proteins have something to do with life and vitality because they are a necessary component of every cell. Proteins are necessary for a person to grow and to fight infection and disease. |
| Vital Vitamins In this lesson, you will learn about the two major types of vitamins, the fat-soluble and water-soluble. You will learn how each vitamin functions in your body and the symptoms of deficiency and over-consumption (toxicity). You will learn which foods are the best sources of vitamins and the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each. This lesson will discuss vitamin supplements. This information will help you plan a healthy diet, including all necessary vitamins and nutrients. |
| Carbohydrates A lesson on carbohydrates, their metabolism and effects. |
| Nutrition and the Elderly (Lesson 22) One in eight Americans is 65 years of age or older. This number is growing and will continue to do so with the aging of the baby boomers. The oldest old, people at least 85 years of age, is the fastest-growing segment of America's senior population.You will learn the importance of good nutrition in helping the elderly to remain independent, maintain their quality of life and avoid premature nursing home placement. |
| Cancer (Lesson 17) An estimated 35% of cancer deaths are associated with what we eat. This lesson will give you a foundation for action regarding what you should eat and other healthy lifestyle behaviors that you can control. The action you take could lead to your not getting cancer. You will learn what you can do now and for the rest of your life to reduce your cancer risk. |
| Heart Disease & Stroke (Lessson 16) Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This lesson focuses on the steps you can take to prevent heart disease and stroke. |
| Water (Lesson 9) Water is a combination of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. The way these elements are put together makes water a solvent, meaning it can dissolve most nutrients, making them available for the body to use. Water in the body comes mainly from two sources: liquids and foods. This article tells how important water is and what it does in the body. |
| Food Safe Consumer (Lesson 23) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 97% of foodborne illnesses could be prevented by simply washing hands and improving food handling practices. Everyone who handles food needs to know safe food-handling practices. |
| Adolescent Nutrition (Lesson 21) The phrase "you are what you eat" is sometimes hard for teenagers to keep in mind. This is probably because adolescents (teenagers) in America are faced every day with so many choices that can affect their health in the present and in the future. |
| (Lesson 1) Dietary Guidelines Dietary Guidelines provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk for chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. The guidelines target healthy people two years of age and older living in the United States. |
| Phytochemicals (Lesson 11) Eating more broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, onions, soybeans and other foods from plants may help to protect you against several chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. And it is not just because of the nutrients they contain. It is more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods -- phytochemicals. |
| The Knapp Nutrition and Health Assessment Laboratory The Knapp Nutrition Lab originated with funds from the Louisiana State University System and space from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in 2002. The lab is dedicated to evaluating the interaction between nutrition and physical activity on health and chronic disease. |
| About FNP/SNAP-Ed General Information about the Family Nutrition Program (FNP). |
| FNP/SNAP-Ed Goals and Objectives Information about the goals, objectives, and focus of the LSU AgCenter SNAP-Ed. |
| Reaching Those In Need: State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Rates in 2009 Presents estimates of the percentage of eligible persons, by state, who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during an average month in fiscal year 2009 and in each of the two previous years. This report also presents estimates of state participation rates for eligible “working poor” individuals (persons in households with earnings) over the same period. |
| FNP/SNAP-Ed Community Collaborators LSU AgCenter FNP/SNAP-Ed and SU-FF-NEWS collaborate to ensure that SNAP participants are provided with nutrition education/activities without duplication of services. In addition, coordinated efforts are established with agencies listed here. |
| Family Nutrition Program Overview General information on the Family Nutrition Program (SNAP-Ed) funded through the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support. |
| Maternal and Infant Nutrition (Lesson 19) Pregnancy and motherhood are such exciting times in a woman's life! Most women want to do everything they possibly can to ensure that the new baby is happy and healthy. Some aspects of a baby's health can be determined just by the mother's diet. It is so important for a pregnant woman to maintain her health and to eat a nutritious diet for herself and her baby. |
| EatSmart Lessons A series of lessons designed to help you learn how to eat healthier. |
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| EatSmart Recipes - Gelatin with Canned Fruit Eatsmart Recipes - Gelatin with Canned Fruit |
| EatSmart Recipes - Pancakes Eatsmart Recipes - Pancakes |
| EatSmart Recipes - Cheese Toast EatSmart Recipes - Cheese Toast |
| EatSmart Recipes - Breakfast Burrito EatSmart Recipes - Breakfast Burrito |
| EatSmart Recipes - Cheese Sandwich Eatsmart Recipes - Cheese Sandwich |
| EatSmart Recipes - Cornbread Muffins This low-calorie dish is sure to please. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Biscuits EatSmart Recipes - Biscuits |
| EatSmart Recipes Macaroni Cheese Eatsmart Recipes - Macaroni & Cheese |
| EatSmart Recipes - Taco Salad A healthy recipe for a popular favorite -- taco salad. |
| EFNEP - Eligibility Guidelines The guidelines are a simplification of the poverty thresholds for use for administrative purposes — for instance, determining financial eligibility for certain federal programs. |
| EFNEP - Fact Sheets - Food Choices and Exercise are Keys to a Healthy Colon Tips to help keep your colon healthy. |
| EFNEP - Fact Sheets - Seven Habits of Healthy Eating Seven habits to take up for a giant leap toward a highly healthy diet. |
| Bacteria (Lesson 24) Did you ever have a 24-hour bug? Flu-like symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps that last only a day or less are often from a food-borne illness. Harmful bacteria (germs) can be in food. Proper food handling can keep food safe. The first step in understanding food-borne illness is to learn how and why disease-causing bacteria spread. Then you are better able to prevent food-borne illness. |
| Nutrition for Young Children (Lesson 20) In this lesson you will learn about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid and how they apply to young children. You will learn what to expect during each stage of the preschool years and tips to make these stages easier on both you and your child. You will also learn about issues such as fast food, healthy weights for young children and exercise. |
| Healthy Halloween Treats Think healthy treats this Halloween and offer a variety of great snacks and special treats to visitors. |
| Healthy Food Donation Gift Basket Wish List Lower-income families often have limited access to inexpensive, fresh and nutritious foods. That may lead to the purchase and consumption of foods high in fat, sugar and sodium. Help families in need by donating the healthy items. |
| September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month In August, the President signed a proclamation declaring September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month to call attention to this national problem. In Louisiana, the LSU AgCenter has an educational program established called Smart Bodies, which points the way to a solution. |
| Meal Planning (Lesson 13) Are your meals at the end of the month as good as they are at the beginning? Or do your food dollars run out before the month is over? Learning to plan your menus and shop only for what you need will help you have good food throughout the month. You will also save both money and time! |
| EFNEP The mission of EFNEP is to empower limited-income families with young children to make informed decisions about food purchasing, food safety and meal management. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to solve problems related to their families' food dollars and meal management, which, in turn, will help them become more efficient in meeting their families' needs. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Homemade Cheese Pizza Eatsmart Recipes - Homemade Cheese Pizza |
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| Table of Contents Download and print the table of contents for your Master Nutrition Program binder. |
| Smart Choices: The Calcium Connection Calcium is the most important mineral in your body. It is important during growing years for bone growth. As we get older, it helps keep our bones strong. Use these tips to get three cups of milk or the equivalent in your diet daily. (PDF Format Only) |
| MyPyramid Worksheet for Kids (1,800 calories) Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. (PDF Format Only) |
| Food Preservation (Lesson 26) Food science has led us to safer canning techniques and better quality canned goods. Home canning can be a cost-saving way to preserve food. If you have the time, canning home-grown food may save you half the cost of retail canned goods |
| EatSmart Nutrition Curriculum EatSmart is a Web-based nutrition curriculum developed by a team of nutrition specialists from the LSU AgCenter. The curriculum is organized into six sections: Basic Nutrition, The Nutrients, Stretching Your Food Dollars, Nutrition & Chronic Disease, Nutrition & the Life Cycle and Food Safety. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Try these easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies for a delightful sweet treat that the whole family will enjoy. |
| EatSmart Recipes List of recipes for healthy options for every meal. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp |
| Milk (Lesson 3) In this lesson, you will learn why everyone needs milk and milk products in their diet, how to choose among the different types of milk and how to deal with lactose intolerance. |
| What is Water? (Lesson 9) Water is a combination of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. The way these elements are put together makes water a solvent, meaning it can dissolve most nutrients, making them available for the body to use. Water in the body comes mainly from two sources: liquids and foods. This article tells how important water is and what it does in the body. |
| USDA Food Guide and MyPyramid The USDA Food Guide is a tool designed to promote the concepts of variety, moderation and balance in the diet. |
| Dietary Guidelines (Lesson 1 Part C) Dietary Guidelines provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk for chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. The guidelines target healthy people 2 years of age and older living in the United States. |
| Cancer (Lesson 17) An estimated 35% of cancer deaths are associated with what we eat. This lesson will give you a foundation for action regarding what you should eat and other healthy lifestyle behaviors that you can control. The action you take could lead to your not getting cancer. You will learn what you can do now and for the rest of your life to reduce your cancer risk. |
| Bacteria (Lesson 24) Did you ever have a 24-hour bug? Flu-like symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, that last only a day or less are often from a foodborne illness. Harmful bacteria (germs) can be in food. Proper food handling can keep food safe. The first step in understanding foodborne illness is to learn how and why disease-causing bacteria spread. Then you are better able to prevent foodborne illness. |
| Food Safe Consumer (Lesson 23) Food spoilage is a food safety threat, and unsanitary handling and processing/preparation of foods is a problem, too. Consumers have a limited knowledge of food safety issues, which in turn can affect their food handling practices. In fact, improper food handling at the point of preparation accounts for the largest number of illnesses. |
| Adolescent Nutrition (Lesson 21) Adults who work with teens or parents of teens can help relay a very important message to teens. The message is that lifestyle choices made now can easily become lifelong habits, resulting in a healthy lifestyle forever. |
| Handwashing (Lesson 25) The importance of handwashing and how to do it effectively. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Fresh Strawberry Sandwich EatSmart Recipes - Fresh Strawberry Sandwich |
| EatSmart Recipes - Caterpillars EatSmart Recipes - Caterpillars |
| EatSmart Recipes - Blobs Eatsmart Recipes - Blobs |
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| Nutrition Facts Label Help! Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| Breakfast: Always a Smart Start Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| 10 Tips to Healthy Eating for You Youth Fact Sheet Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for grades 5 - 8. |
| Clean Hands Will Keep Food Safe Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| Meat and Fish Fun Facts Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5-8. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: The Nifty Thrifty MyPyramid Use the sample shopping list to help you make thrifty choices. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Need/Have/Purchase Worksheet My Grocery List: Use with Food Intake Pattern, Smart Choices Cards, Food List, Buying Guide and Menu Planner. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Meal Planning Guide Choose foods from each food group every day when planning your meals. Use the sample grocery planning list to help you make thrifty food choices. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Nutrients in Fruits and Vegetables Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who include more of these foods are less likely to have a risk of chronic diseases. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Breakfast Helps You Be a Better Student Did you know that eating a morning meal does make a difference in how well you do in school? (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Wake Up to a Healthy Start People who eat breakfast think better, feel peppier, have better attitudes toward school or work and miss fewer days. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Help Your Heart The foods you eat now can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat when you’re young can lead to heart problems as you grow older. Help your heart by making healthy food choices. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Fascinating Facts About Milk You should eat dairy foods three times a day. Word activity and recipe for ice cream included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Fruit - Two Will Do Adults need at least 2 cups of fruit daily. Use these tips to get more fruit in your diet. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Scout Out Healthy Fast Foods Eating on the go can be a challenge if you're trying to make smart choices. This fact sheet provides information to help you find healthier fast foods or snacks, including tips on foods to eat more often, foods to avoid and snacks you can take along. It also stresses reading the nutrition information label when selecting snacks. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Managing Your Food Dollars Have you ever had a month when you ran out of food money? Careful planning and shopping can help you buy more food with the dollars you have to spend. Use these tips so you and your family can get the nutrition you need to be healthy. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Shopping the Cereal Aisle It can be quite an adventure to shop the cereal aisle! With a little know-how, you can discover cereals that are high in fiber, nutrients and phytochemicals. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Walking Walking briskly can be a great exercise. You don’t have to worry too much about injuries, and walking can fit into almost any schedule. Sample 12-week walking program included. |
| Smart Choices: Measurement Conversions This chart helps you convert ounces to teaspoons, teaspoons to tablespoons, cups to pints or quarts, etc. |
| Smart Choices: Thrifty Choices Can Be Fun Rules of grocery shopping, how to get nutrients from your snacks, how to grow your own potatoes and a recipe for toasted pumpkin seeds are included. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Smart Choices: Is it done yet? Use this chart of USDA's recommended safe minimum internal terperatures to prepare your foods safely. |
| Smart Choices: General Microwaving Tips Follow these guidelines to fix it fast. |
| Smart Choices: Thrifty Food Rules Follow these rules to be a smart shopper. |
| Smart Choices: Buying and Storage Guide for Fresh Foods When foods don't have a label, it's difficult to figure out how much to buy. Use this buying guide as a reference. Use the storage guide for keeping the foods you buy fresh and safe. Save money by managing your refrigerator and pantry. |
| Smart Choices: Don't Waste a Dollar A list of foods that cost a dollar or less in Louisiana in 2007. |
| Smart Portions The LSU AgCenter’s Smart Portions Healthy Weight Program focuses on lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. |
| Smart Choices: Food Lists Use this food list as a guide to plan for a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and meat and beans. |
| Smart Choices: Menu Planner Sample meal planner for a family of 5 for 1 week |
| Smart Choices: What do you know about bones? Why do we need bones? How can bones be strong enough to carry your weight, yet light enough not to slow you down? (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Feeding Young Children Ages 2-5 Help your child learn good eating habits that will last a lifetime. |
| Smart Choices: Fruit - Make That Two a Day Use this activity sheet to help you get two cups of fruit a day. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Get Packing…Tips for a Healthy Lunch Box Use these suggestions to include foods from at least three food groups in your child's lunch. |
| Smart Choices: Finding Your Way to a Healthier You The science-based advice of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in this booklet highlights how to: (1) make smart choices from every food group, (2) find your balance between food and physical activity and (3) get the most nutrition out of your calories. |
| Smart Choices: Go for a Healthy Pregnancy Pregnancy is a very special event leading to a new life. The care and feeding of your baby begins the moment he or she is conceived. An unborn baby totally depends on you for everything. The best way to care for your developing baby is to care for yourself. |
| Smart Choices: Healthier Eating - Getting Where You Need to Be The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends these food groups within MyPyramid as a good source of important nutrients that help provide the foundation for a healthy diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association. |
| Smart Choices: Bone Up on Dairy to Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis Tips to incorporate dairy foods into your family's diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association. |
| Smart Choices: Ways to Add Nuts to Your Diet Use these suggestions to add nuts to your breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and desserts. |
| Nutrition News An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter. |
| Smart Choices: Low-fat Cooking Tips for Meat Follow these tips for cooking meats. |
| Smart Choices: What counts as an ounce of meat and beans? Examples of 1, 2, 3 and 4 ounces of meat or bean equivalents. |
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| Smart Choices: Meat Alternatives Meat alternatives are good sources of protein at reasonable prices. This publication includes information on beans, eggs, nuts, textured vegetable protein and tofu. |
| Smart Choices: Selecting Low-fat Protein Foods Follow these tips for selecting healthy meat and low-fat protein foods. |
| Smart Choices: You Are A Role Model Eat your fruits and vegetables fact sheet. |
| Smart Choices: Serving Size Tasty ways to increase your fruit and vegetable intake. |
| Smart Choices: Fruit and Vegetable Label Make sure it's 100% fruit juice. Check the label! |
| Smart Choices: Cooking Fruits and Vegetables Tips on how to get the most out of your vegetables when cooking. |
| Smart Choices: Feed Your Bones How much calcium do you need? Use these tips to get more calcium in your diet. |
| Smart Choices: Osteoporosis What does osteoporosis look like? |
| Smart Choices: What is a Whole Grain? Check out the many ways you can eat whole grains for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Whole Grains What is whole white wheat? How much is an ounce of whole grains? What's the difference betweeen whole grains and enriched grains? Find these answers and more. |
| Smart Choices: My Food Safety Pyramid Food safety tips for fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, fish and eggs. |
| Smart Choices: Make Your Lunch Safe Food safety tips for packing a safe lunch. Activity sheet also included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Keeping Food Safe Safety tips for the microwave, defrosting foods, refrigerator, food for picnics and eating at a restaurant. |
| Smart Choices: Eating on the Go Tips to pack a “sack” breakfast or snack that you can grab and go. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Getting Started with DASH It’s easy to adopt the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Studying Hypertension) eating plan. Here are some ways to get started. |
| Smart Choices: Exercise and Healthy Eating Info Card Promotional card |
| Smart Choices: Take Good Care of Your Heart Use these tips to exercise and eat right so your heart keeps beating to the MAX! (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: Nutrition Facts Label Tips on how to use the nutrition facts label to eat a healthy breakfast. (PDF Format Only) |
| Laboratory Equipment A list of the devices and equipment used in the Nutrition Lab. |
| Laboratory Research The most urgent topic at present, obesity, would be addressed initially from both aspects, research and outreach. |
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