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   News You Can Use
 Home>News Archive>2004>October>News You Can Use>
Be Child Care Aware: Know How To Care For Children With Special Needs
(Distributed August 2004) Most child-care providers are likely to care for a child with special needs at some point, so it’s important to know how to recognize and meet those needs, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.

Delta Dietary Studies Suggest Intervention, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
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(Distributed August 2004) Although studies like the National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) collect data on the general U.S. population, few surveys investigate dietary intake at regional, state or in rural areas, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.
Late Summer Important to Gardeners, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed August 2004) August to early September is an important time for Louisiana gardeners. Our late-summer-to-fall season can be a short stretch from too hot to too cold. Many short-season spring vegetable crops can be replanted now, but choose crops that will be harvested in 90 days or fewer.

LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Tells When To Harvest, How To Cure Bottle Gourds
(Distributed August 2004) The hardshell bottle gourd, also known as the birdhouse gourd, is one of the few plant species from which useful and lasting containers can be made. Two dominant species are Cucurbita and Lagenaria, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.
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Be Child Care Aware: Resolve Conflicts Over Child Care In Healthy Manner
(Distributed August 2004) Conflict is going to occur in any relationship – particularly those involving the care of children. The important thing is resolving conflicts in a healthy manner, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.
You're Never Too Old To Exercise, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
(Distributed August 2004) Few factors contribute so much to successful aging as regular physical activity, and it's never too late to start, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
LSU AgCenter Housing Expert Tells Best Ways to Cut the Cost of Keeping Cool
(Distributed August 2004) You probably think of an air conditioner as something that puts cool air in your homes, but what it really does is remove heat from your home and put it outside, says LSU AgCenter housing professor Dr. Claudette Reichel.
Be Child Care Aware: Think About Children’s Safety
(Distributed August 2004) It’s important to think about preventing accidents and to be prepared if children are involved in them, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.
Character Education Reaches All Parishes, Reports LSU AgCenter Character Expert
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(Distributed August 2004) Having completed its seventh year, Character Counts! is now established in all 64 parishes, reaching more than 350,000 people statewide, according to LSU AgCenter character education leader Sarah Williams.
Higher-fiber Foods Help Prevent Weight Gain, According To LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
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(Distributed September 2004) Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, reduced-fat dairy products and whole grains may help control weight, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
Obesity Expedites Dangerous Metabolic Syndrome, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
(Distributed September 2004) In the late 1980s, researchers realized that a group of symptoms tended to occur together in obese individuals. The scientists named it Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.
September Is Key Gardening Month, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed September 2004) September is a key month for Louisiana vegetable gardens. This is the time that we put in most of our fall crops, with just a few held over until October, notes LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.
Dry Spot Is Serious Lawn Problem, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed September 2004) Localized dry spot is one of the most serious summer problems during dry periods, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Dry spot first appears as small patches of dead or dying turfgrass.
LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says Cholesterol Treatment Likely To Intensify
(Distributed September 2004) Half the male and one-third of the female populations will develop heart disease sometime in their lives, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
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