http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Keep+Food+Safe+For+Labor+Day+Picnic.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:40:41 GMT (Distributed 08/28/06) If you plan to celebrate Labor Day with a cookout or picnic, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to keep your holiday meal safe by following these guidelines. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Keep+Food+Safe+For+Labor+Day+Picnic.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Take+Steps+To+Reduce+Cholesterol.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:37:20 GMT (Distributed 08/28/06) In observance of September as National Cholesterol Education Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames notes that one out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop heart disease sometime in their lives. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Take+Steps+To+Reduce+Cholesterol.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Encourage+Your+Kids+To+Become+Their+Verb.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:20:38 GMT (Distributed 08/04/06) If your child is spending more time sitting around than moving about, VERB can help her or him discover that nothing replaces the rush and exhilaration of physical activity. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Encourage+Your+Kids+To+Become+Their+Verb.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Food+Date+Labels+Can+Be+Confusing.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:23:22 GMT (Distributed 08/04/06) Food date labels are worded in various ways, and interpreting them can be confusing. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames hopes to clear the fog for shoppers who want to understand what the food labels mean. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Food+Date+Labels+Can+Be+Confusing.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Hot+Weather+Bigger+Problem+For+Older+People.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2006 21:37:12 GMT (Distributed 08/02/06) Hot weather is bigger problem for older people than others, since senior adults’ ability to respond appropriately to the summer heat becomes less efficient with advancing years. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2006/august/news_you_can_use/Hot+Weather+Bigger+Problem+For+Older+People.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)