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Targeting a Healthier Diet Ohioline

Protein is important in building, maintaining and repairing body tissues. Complete proteins are found in most foods of animal origin. … See more

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Keeping Plants Healthy Ohioline

WEBThis is the fourth fact sheet in a series of ten designed to provide an overview of key concepts in plant pathology. Plant pathology is the study of plant disease including the …

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Vitamin C Ohioline

WEBThis fact sheet is one in a series containing information to help you select foods that provide adequate daily amounts of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Following these …

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The Benefits of Family Meals Ohioline

WEBBenefits of Family Meals—Nutrition and Beyond. Family mealtimes are a great opportunity to improve the physical, social, and developmental health of children. Studies show that …

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Eating Healthy During Stressful Times Ohioline

WEBWhole grains – 3 to 4 ounces a day. Fish/Seafood – 8 to 16 ounces a week for Omega-3. Nuts and soy – 4 to 6 ounces a week. Olive oil – 1 to 2 Tablespoons a day. Dairy (1% or …

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Introduction to Mindfulness Ohioline

WEBA fast-paced culture of constant multi-tasking and 24/7 digital connectivity characterizes the opposite of mindful living. A commonly accepted definition of mindfulness comes from …

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Calcium Ohioline

WEBThis fact sheet is one in a series containing information to help you select foods that provide adequate daily amounts of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Following these …

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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Detection

WEBOsteoporosis means “porous bone.” It is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and reduced bone strength, which leads to an increased risk of fractures and poor bone …

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Fiber Fills You Up, Fills your Wallet, and Fuels Your Health

WEBFiber is often overlooked as being important in a healthy diet. Fiber is a type of nutrient that is not used for energy or stored as fat. However, fiber aids in digestion by providing bulk …

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Aging: A Natural and Beneficial Part of Life Ohioline

WEBAging is a highly individualized experience and age-related changes occur at different rates for different people. The functional status between individuals of the same chronological …

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Increasing Coalition Effectiveness Through Community …

WEBCommunity mobilization is the process of engaging various sectors of a community to address a health, social or environmental issue (CDC, 2011). It is a capacity-building …

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Plants Get Sick Too! Ohioline

WEBThis is the first fact sheet in a series of ten designed to provide an overview of key concepts in plant pathology. Plant pathology is the study of plant disease including the reasons …

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Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Ohioline

WEBTicks are blood-feeding parasites that can significantly impact the quality of life and health of humans and pets. Most importantly, some species of ticks may infect the host with …

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Staphylococcus aureus: A Problem When Food Is Left Out Too Long

WEBStaphylococcus aureus is a common cause of foodborne illness. Commonly called "Staph aureus," this bacterium produces a poison/toxin that cause the illness. Staph aureus …

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Soil Terminology and Definitions Ohioline

WEBThe increasing use of conservation tillage, no-till, and cover crops is changing the way we view the soil and the environment. New concepts and terminology are being used to …

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Iron in Drinking Water Ohioline

WEB05/21/2021. Karen Mancl, Professor, Dept. of Food, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University. Iron occurs naturally in rocks and soil, which easily dissolves …

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Understanding Genetically Modified Foods Ohioline

WEBWhat are genetically modified organisms in relation to foods? A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic structure has been altered by adding a …

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Where to Have Your Water Tested Ohioline

WEBOhio has about 1 million homes using private wells. Since property owners are responsible for the well water quality, annual water testing for homes with private water supplies is …

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Bed Bugs Ohioline

WEBBed bugs have been well documented as pests since the 17th century, but evidence of their association with humans is found in archeological sites dating back nearly 3,500 years. …

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