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   Nutrition, Diet & Health
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Keeping your house cool
Kitchen photo

Any number of measures can be taken to help control the heat in our homes during this time of the year. Using these suggestions may contribute to cooler temperatures in our living areas of the home.

Summer Sun Safety
Sunburn

News article providing information on sun exposure causing damage to unprotected skin of younger children.

Are You Really Hungry?
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Calories eaten without careful thought add up to extra pounds over time. To become a more mindful eater and gain control of what and how much we eat, we need to try different strategies.

Helping Kids Eat Right
Child eating

The American Dietetic Association has designated March as National Nutrition Month.

February is Children's Dental Health Month
dental health
The American Dental Association recommends that parents schedule the first dental visit within six months of the appearance of the first tooth and no later than the child's first birthday.
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. (PDF format only)
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