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National Nutrition Month

Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? As defined by Merriam-Webster, nutrition is the act or process of nourishing or being nourished. We can nourish ourselves by eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, dairy, and whole grains. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a healthy balanced diet includes making half of […]

WRITTEN BY: Caitlin Mathews-Smith, OSU Extension, Guernsey County, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension Franklin County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • "MyPlate Servings". Gleaners Nutrition Hub, http://www.gleanersnutritionhub.org/blog/archives/12-2020.
  • Photo taken by Caitlin Mathews-Smith

REFERENCES:

  • MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.myplate.gov/
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. National Nutrition Month. https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023

FCS February

When we think of February, a few celebrations come to mind: American Heart Month, Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day probably isn’t something you’ve heard about, but it takes place this year on February 15th and highlights the field of study […]

WRITTEN BY: Caitlin Mathews-Smith, OSU Extension, Guernsey County, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, Healthy People Program Specialist, State Office, Family and Consumer Sciences

Insuring your furry family member

Sixty-three percent of U.S. households own a dog or cat, sales of pet care services are totaling at $5.8 billion dollars in the U.S., $123.6 billion U.S. pet industry dollars was spent in 2021 and by 2026 veterinary occupations are expected to grow almost three times faster than projected growth for all occupations. Our pets […]

WRITTEN BY: Candace J. Heer, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County; heer.7@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Laura Halladay, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County; halladay.6@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Phinneas E. Heer, 2022, taken by C.J. Heer
  • Binny at camp, 2022, taken by Laura Halladay

SOURCES:

  • American Pet Products association. Pet Industry Market Size, Trends & Ownership Statistics
  • American Veterinary Medical Association. U.S. pet ownership statistics
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Financial terms glossary
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What is insurance?
  • Forbes Advisor. Best Pet Insurance of 2022
  • Healthypaws Pet Insurance & Foundation. History Lessons: Pet Health Insurance
  • North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). State of the Industry Report 2022
  • U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics. Ahead of the pack: why are veterinary occupations growing much faster than average?
  • United States Census Bureau. Pet Owners Spending More on Time-Saving, Specialty Pet Care Services
  • U.S. News and World Report. Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2022
  • 2022 GlobeNewswire, Inc. North America Pet Insurance Market size to surpass $3.8bn by 2027, says Graphical Research

Is your tire going flat?

Have you ever been in a car that had a tire go flat?  Did you notice warning signs before it went flat? Maybe a warning light came up on your dash or you noticed a bit more vibration while driving? Even if you didn’t notice the signs, you knew when it went flat. Life gives […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Susan Zies, Assistant Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Wood County, zies.1@osu.edu

A Time for Learning: Black History Month and FCS Educator Day

Some may question the val­­­ue of recognizing only one month or only one week or only one day to be aware of different groups or causes. I appreciate that annual recognitions remind us to continue learning. Carter Woodson is known for his role in promoting what we now celebrate as Black History Month. Almost 100 […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Candace Heer, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Morrow County and Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • The Ohio State University Photo Archives, Home Management House 1937

REFERENCES:

  • About Du Bois. (2022). W. E. B. Du Bois Center. http://duboiscenter.library.umass.edu/about-du-bois/
  • Black History Themes. (2022). Association for the Study of African American Life and History. https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/
  • Bunch, L. (2015). Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month. Smithsonian. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/knowing-past-opens-door-future-continuing-importance-black-history-month
  • Carter G. Woodson. (2021). National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/cawo/learn/carter-g-woodson-biography.htm
  • Chenoweth, R. (2017). 45 Graduate Didn't Let Obstacles Hold Her Back. The Ohio State University, College of Education and Human Ecology. https://ehe.osu.edu/news/listing/45-graduate-didnt-let-obstacles-hold-her-back/
  • Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington. (2022). Tuskegee University. https://www.tuskegee.edu/discover-tu/tu-presidents/booker-t-washington
  • Home Ec students fight against exclusion. (2013). From Woody’s Couch. The Ohio State University Libraries. https://library.osu.edu/site/archives/2013/02/12/home-ec-students-fight-against-exclusion/
  • Mack, F. (2009). Gladys Kidd Jennings (1925- ) https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/jennings-gladys-1925/
  • Margaret Murray Washington. (2005). Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. http://www.awhf.org/washington.html
  • Margaret Murray Washington, Educator & Suffragist. (2020). Alabama Department of Archives and History. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXvAcPbsYIA
  • Reed, W. (2018). Being Best. Washington State University Magazine. https://magazine.wsu.edu/2018/08/06/being-best/
  • State, ex Rel. v. Trustees, (1933). https://casetext.com/case/state-ex-rel-v-trustees-2
  • Steward, T. (2012). “All I Want is Opportunity”: Doris Weaver, Wilhelmina Styles, and the Pursuit of a Professional Status. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0zw2c7ks

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