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Let's Eat for the Health of It Adult Program

WEBAbout the Program. Participants learn healthful nutritional practices, how to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives, skills to better manage food resources, and food …

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Food & Health

WEBNutrition & Community Health. The LSU AgCenter is dedicated to innovative research, information and education to improve people's lives. We are a unique statewide network …

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(Lesson 10) Dietary Fiber

WEBThe National Cancer Institute recommends 20 to 30 grams of dietary fiber per day with an upper limit of 35 grams. The percent Daily Value for dietary fiber on the nutrition label is …

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Flavors of Health

WEBFlavors of Health is a nutrition and health program with a community focus that provides classes and workshops on a variety of topics that empower individuals and families to …

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Low-GI, High-Protein Rice: Directly Connecting Rice to Positive …

WEBThe new lines for the next generation of low-GI, high-protein rice have grain quality specifications nearly identical in taste and quality to the previous line. Advanced …

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Reports and Research

WEBThe Healthy Young People Empowerment (HYPE) Project is a curriculum-based program developed by the South Carolina Eat Smart Move More Coalition that teaches youth to …

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LSU AgCenter receives five-year funding to continue its high …

WEBTobie Blanchard. (07/25/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — The LSU AgCenter is receiving $4.02 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the five-year High …

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Adolescent Nutrition (Lesson 21)

WEBBefore, during and after exercising, teens should drink plenty of liquids to replenish the fluids lost. Water, one of the six basic nutrients, is the best fluid. Teenagers need to …

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Protein (Lesson 4)

WEBProteins are part of every living cell. Many different kinds of proteins form vital parts of the body. Examples include muscles, skin, proteins in blood, enzymes and hormones. If you …

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Shreveport Community Health Hubs help citizens improve lifestyle

WEBCommunity Health Hubs are helping to redefine how Shreveport residents make decisions about health and lifestyle. The Community Health Hub concept is a …

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Healthy Communities

WEBLSU AgCenter Healthy Communities is an initiative that makes Louisiana towns healthier places to live, work, learn and play. Local residents decide what the important issues are …

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Nutrition and the Elderly (Lesson 20)

WEBThe elderly, as well as adults and children are at risk of vitamin D deficiency. Some good dietary sources of vitamin D include fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel, …

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Phytochemicals (Lesson 11)

WEBPhytochemicals (pronounced fi-toe/chemicals) are naturally occurring components in fruits, vegetable, legumes and grains. They are non-nutrients because they are not considered …

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Helping Rural Louisiana Gain Access to Healthy Food

WEBValues ranging from 25-39.3 are considered good, while values below 25 indicate a lack of healthy food items. The highest possible score for a convenience store …

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How Cover Crops Reduce Nitrogen Input and Improve Soil Health

WEBOverall, the incorporation of cover crops for crop rotation was able to reduce nitrogen fertilizer needs, sustain corn grain production and improve soil health in the …

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