Food & Health News Archive
August, 2017
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Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan
August 30, 2017 | Sheila Smith | Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being.
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Travel tips for parents of children with diabetes
August 30, 2017 | Diana Hassan | Are you concerned about an upcoming trip with your child who has diabetes? Take a few precautions and enjoy your travel.
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The principles behind safely preserving food at home
August 29, 2017 | Joyce McGarry | Find out how the different methods of food preservation keep your food safe.
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New drivers and type 1 diabetes
August 29, 2017 | Joan Schilling | When your teen has type 1 diabetes, a good plan is necessary for your child’s safe transition from passenger to driver.
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Common canning terms
August 23, 2017 | Jeannie Nichols | Understanding canning terms in research based food preservation books helps to make reading canning recipes easier.
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Kids with diabetes should be encouraged to play sports and exercise
August 22, 2017 | Gretchen Stelter | It is important for kids with diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels when exercising.
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Go for Life month
August 22, 2017 | Gretchen Stelter | Go for Life month is designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.
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“The Big 6” foodborne pathogens: Viruses
August 22, 2017 | Stephanie Ostrenga | What you need to know about norovirus and hepatitis A, and how to prevent them.
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Don’t get notorious this food safety month
August 18, 2017 | Jane Hart | September is National Food Safety Month and this year’s theme is “Notorious Virus.”
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Strategies to cope with family stress
August 18, 2017 | Terry Clark-Jones | Coping strategies to guide you and your family when dealing with everyday stress and crisis situations.