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Important Nutrition for Health and Growth – Food …

WEBWant to make mealtime with children a success? Join CSU Extension and the CSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in an online webinar, talking about …

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Heart Disease and Diet – Food Smart Colorado

WEBLimiting the amount of unhealthy fats (saturated fats and trans fats) and cholesterol in the diet is an important step to lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of …

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What is a Healthy Dietary Pattern – Food Smart Colorado

WEBA healthy dietary pattern should include: A variety of vegetables – from each of the 5 groups (dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other) Fruit – …

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Finding Nutrition Information You Can Trust – Food Smart Colorado

WEBFinding Nutrition Information You Can Trust. With nutrition information being shared by a variety of sources such as friends, family, advertisements, websites, television and …

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Important Vitamins and Minerals for Women – Food Smart Colorado

WEBFolate. Folate, also called folic acid, is important for preventing neural tube birth defects and premature births. Folate also plays a role in making red blood cells and DNA, and it can …

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Understanding Gut Health – Food Smart Colorado

WEBUnderstanding Your Gut and Gut Bacteria. The digestive tract, also known as the gut, plays an important role in our everyday health. The digestive tract is responsible for digesting …

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Understanding Health Claims on Food Labels – Food Smart Colorado

WEBThere are a total of 12 health claims approved by the FDA. A complete listing of health claims approved for food labels is available here: #2- Nutrient content claims describe a …

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Macronutrient Needs for Athletes – Food Smart Colorado

WEBThe maximum recommended amount is 35% of daily calories. Make sure to eat enough carbohydrate and fat as well, so that your body can use protein to maintain muscle, …

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The Mediterranean Diet – Food Smart Colorado

WEBOlive oil as the main source of fat, replacing less-healthful fats such as butter. Seafood, poultry, and eggs are consumed more often than other meats. Moderate amounts of …

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Physical Activity vs. Exercise – Food Smart Colorado

WEBPhysical activity can range from light to vigorous intensity. Exercise refers to planned, structured, and repetitive movement with a goal of fitness improvements. Examples of …

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Social Benefits of Being Active – Food Smart Colorado

WEBSocial Benefits of Being Active. Living an active life isn’t just about the physical outcomes. There can also be many social benefits such as spending time with a friend, getting to …

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Using Canned and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables – Food Smart …

WEB5 Benefits of Using Canned and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables. Affordability. Frozen and canned produce can be more affordable than fresh produce. For instance, frozen berries …

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Setting Physical Activity Goals – Food Smart Colorado

WEBMake sure your goals are “SMART,” meaning that they are: Specific: When setting a goal, make sure you specify in detail what you are aiming to do. For instance, instead of …

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Safely Clean and Store Your Face Masks, Including N95/KN95s

WEBAn N95/KN95 mask is designed to achieve a very close facial fit for adults and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. Please DO NOT attempt to wash your N95/KN95 masks. It …

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Tips for Choosing Weight Loss Diets or Products

WEBThe diet does not advise consuming less than 1,200 calories per day. All of the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients are …

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Food Safety – Food Smart Colorado

WEBFood Safety. Assuring the safety of our food supply begins long before food reaches the table. At each stage of the food chain, from the producer to the consumer, food safety …

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers

WEBWhen infants are about 12 months old, they can typically stand alone for 3 to 5 seconds. At 24 months of age, toddlers can typically throw a tennis ball a few feet, in the direction of …

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10 Healthy Food Activities for Children’s Parties

WEBOffer yogurt, milk, juice, various fresh or frozen fruits, other desired ingredients, and ice. Allow kids to assemble their own smoothie ingredients and blend them in a blender. …

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DHA and Omega 3 Fatty Acids During Pregnancy

WEBOmega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA and EPA are healthy fats thought to have positive effects on pregnancy, including how long you carry your baby and promoting your baby’s brain …

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