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Six Steps for Successful Aging
Older adults who want to increase their chances for healthful aging should use common sense and follow six simple steps to protect their bodies and brains.

Food Safety #4
Food Safety

Serving foods safely, suggested temperature for keeping foods cold, eight rules of safe food handling, cleaning & sanitizing, making a sanitizing solution.

Food Safety Update #3
Food Safety

Preventing Cross Contamination, Avoiding the Temperature Danger Zone, Hand Washing, Hand Sanitizers, Hygiene Tips

Food Safety Update #2
Food Safety Update

Nutritional tips in keeping food safe!

Food Safety Update #1
F.Y.I.
This fact sheet provides informative, educational ways to keep food safe.
Nutrition News
Nutrition News
An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
Regular physical activity is associated with immediate and long-term health benefits such as easier weight control, lower blood pressure, improved cardio-respiratory function and enhanced psychological well-being. Active children are more likely to become active adults. Suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities included.
MyPyramid
MyPyramid for Kids
The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids.
Healthier Diet of Young Children
Healthier Diet of Young Children
This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation.
USDA's Updated Food Pyramid
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Following these guidelines will help ensure the health of American families while guaranteeing the health of agribusiness corporations around the world.
Living Well Newsletter
Living Well Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.
EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program)
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.
'Character Critters' Teaches Children Valuable Lessons
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The LSU AgCenter has developed a resource that parents and teachers can use with young children to teach them about good character. The resource features six cute critters and the lessons they learn about personal character.