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Fight BAC

Partnership for Food Safety Education web site.

Spend Smart Eat Smart

Iowa State University Extension site with great tips to help you plan, shop & prepare safe and nutritious foods.

Let's Move

Childhood obesity or excess weight threatens the healthy future of 1/3 of American children. Join First Lady Michelle Obama, community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms & dads in a nationwide campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity.

The Food Pyramid

Today's food pyramid is not one size fits all! Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to create a personalized health plan.

Understanding Food Labels

U.S. Food and Drug Administration site that explains standard food labeling terms

Fuel Up to Play 60

Join the movement to fight for healthier kids!

Recipe Finder

USDA's searchable index of recipes. It can help you make the most out of whatever resources are available to you.

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County Family Nutrition Program News: Slow Cooker Food Safety

The inviting smell of beef stew or chicken noodle soup can be a wonderful greeting to your family at any time of the year. A slow cooker can make life a little more convenient because by planning ahead . . . you save time later, and it takes less electricity to use a slow cooker than an oven.

Read More; Eat RIGHT When the Money's TIGHT!

One of the issues that Family Nutrition Program addresses is how to stretch food dollars. This program promotes ways to get the most food from limited food resources, and how to avoid having "month left at the end of the money". Here are money-saving tips for at home and at the grocery store.

Read More; More County Topic News…

Upcoming Family Nutrition Program County Events: Dining with Diabetes - Class # 3 of 4 Feb 15, 2012 01:00 PM; FNP at Senior Center Feb 16, 2012 12:30 PM; Make the Most of Your Tax Refund Feb 21, 2012 06:30 PM; More County Topic Events…

Helpful Family Nutrition Program Links: Fight BAC; Spend Smart Eat Smart; Let's Move; The Food Pyramid; Understanding Food Labels; Fuel Up to Play 60; Recipe Finder; More…

Additional Resources: County Demographics; Ohioline; Hancock Saves; More…

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