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Eat Smart: Enjoy Breakfast Every Day!
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Eating breakfast fuels the body with needed nutrients, provides energy for an active day, gets you ready to learn and helps you keep a healthy body.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:23:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Bone Up on Calcium
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Children ages 9 to 13 need 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day to keep their bones and teeth strong. Children ages 4 to 8 need 800 milligrams of calcium per day. They also need vitamin D, which helps the body use the calcium. Milk is fortified with vitamin D. Many foods contain calcium. The best sources are milk, yogurt and cheese. Fish, soy products and nuts also are good sources of calcium. Some fruit juices, cereals, breads, snacks and other foods have added calcium.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:27:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart. Play Hard. Do You Need an Energy Drink??
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People often substitute energy drinks for healthier beverage choices, so compare the Nutrition Facts labels. Energy drinks provide few if any of the needed vitamins and minerals provided by healthier beverage choices. Plain water is a better choice for most individuals.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:30:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Get your Iron!
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Your body needs iron to move oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is an important part of hemoglobin, which is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the rest of the body.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:33:00 GMT-5PublicationPlay Hard! Get Your Physical Activity
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Physical activity helps build and maintain a strong body. Be active every day! Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity to stay healthy.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:37:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Choose Healthy Pre- and Post-game Meals
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Have a light meal so it can be digested easily. The pregame meal should include a variety of foods but focus on carbohydrate rich food such as bread or pasta. Make sure to include grains, fruits and vegetables in the meal. Drink plenty of fluids.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:44:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart: Choose Healthful Snacks!
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Think of snacks as minimeals that help provide nutrients and energy you need to grow, play and learn. Most kids do best when they eat four to six smaller meals a day.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:51:00 GMT-5PublicationEat Smart. Play Hard. Do You Need a Sports Drink?
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Sports drinks are recommended only to increase your physical performance if you are physically active for more than 60 to 90 minutes. Anything less, water should be the drink of choice because it’s better for hydration. Make sure to drink enough fluids before, during and after physical activity.No publisherfoodnutrition2016/04/28 14:54:00 GMT-5PublicationWash your hands!
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No matter the language, hand washing is an important step in the fight against germs. Follow these guidelines for proper hand-washing practices.No publisherfoodfood-safety2016/04/28 14:59:00 GMT-5PublicationVARY YOUR VEGGIES: Why Eat Vegetables?
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Vegetables are versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful. Not only are they naturally low in calories, fat and sodium, but they also are good sources of important vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Vegetables do not contain cholesterol. Increasing vegetable consumption can replace foods higher in calories and fat. Vegetables are rich sources of vitamins, particularly A and C. The value of a vegetable as a source of a nutrient is affected both by the amount of the nutrient present and by the amount of the vegetable eaten.No publisherfoodnutritionhuman-health2016/04/28 15:06:00 GMT-5PublicationVARY YOUR VEGGIES: Add Some Vegetables to Your Diet
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Keep washed, ready-to-eat vegetables on hand and easy to find. How many times does someone in your family open the refrigerator door to see what there is to eat and take one of the first foods he or she sees? So let the cleaned vegetables be seen first. Also, set them out when meals and snacks are eaten. On the run? Cut up some veggies and put them in zip-top bags. Stop in the produce department to see if some vegetables are cut up and ready to eat for a snack. If you do not have a cooler or refrigerator nearby, remember to eat cut-up produce within two hours for safety.No publisherfoodnutritionfood-preparation2016/04/29 08:23:00 GMT-5PublicationVARY YOUR VEGGIES: Serve More Vegetables
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Most adults and children need 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day, but the amount varies depending on age, gender and amount of physical activity.No publisherfoodnutritionfood-preparation2016/04/29 08:25:00 GMT-5PublicationTake Time for Tea: For Health and Well-being
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Taking time to strengthen relationships over a cup of tea can be good for emotional and physical health. The tea warms your body and adds health-promoting substances to the diet. The time spent in conversation with a friend or family member can strengthen those important social bonds that enhance health and well-being.No publisherfoodhuman-health2016/04/29 08:33:00 GMT-5PublicationNow You're Cookin'! Slow Cooker Meals
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Imagine this: You have just walked in the door and are greeted by the aroma of a tender beef stew simmering in your slow cooker. You slice a loaf of whole-wheat bread and toss a simple spinach and strawberry salad. Dinner is served! Evenings like this can go from a dream to reality when using a slow cooker.No publisherfoodnutritionfood-preparation2019/02/15 11:06:00 GMT-5PublicationQuestions and Answers About Storing Food in the Freezer
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A food safety study was conducted with 58 international students from 30 different countries at North Dakota State University. Participants indicated the kind of food safety information they would like to get to help them safely handle new and unfamiliar foods they encountered in the U.S. many of the participants asked for information about food storage, preserving leftovers, proper handling of salads and fresh vegetables, and the safety of processed and frozen foods.No publisherfoodfood-preservationfood-safety2016/04/29 10:27:00 GMT-5Publication