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Important Nutrition for Health and Growth – Food Smart Colorado

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 tips …

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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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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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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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What is the MIND Diet

WebThe MIND diet is not a restrictive diet, rather, it is a dietary pattern, in which all foods can be eaten in moderation. To follow this diet: Eat more of the 10 foods that are associated with …

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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 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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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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Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Chronic Health …

WebAdults with Chronic Health Conditions and Adults with Disabilities Recommendations. Aim for 150 minutes. Be physically active for 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate …

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Safely Providing Breast Milk and Formula to Infants

WebSafely handling breast milk and formula is critical when feeding infants. Their immune systems are still developing which makes them more susceptible to foodborne illnesses. …

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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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Sourdough Starter Best Practices – Food Smart Colorado

WebThe key to ensuring a healthy sourdough starter is controlling the factors which influence microbial survival and growth. When making your own sourdough starter, keep the …

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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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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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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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2020 Home Canning Challenges and Risks – Food Smart Colorado

WebAt low elevations, boiling water only reaches 212°F and in Colorado, it boils at even lower temperatures, so pressure is needed to achieve a sufficiently high processing …

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Nutrient Claims on Food Labels – Food Smart Colorado

Web3 g or less per serving. Cholesterol free. Less than 2 mg of cholesterol and 2 g or less saturated fat per serving. Salt or sodium free. Less than 5 mg per serving. Low sodium. …

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Reusable Grocery Bags and Avoiding Foodborne Illness

WebOnly 15% of Americans regularly wash their reusable grocery bags, creating a breeding zone for harmful bacteria, including Norovirus, Salmonella, and E. coli. Regular washing …

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