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The Kids Are Out of School: What Am I Going To Feed Them?

School is almost out for the summer, are you ready? One big transition with having the kiddos home for summer is what to feed them. This article will give you some ideas, and a recipe to try! USDA uses MyPlate model for a representation of how to build a healthy plate. To get all the nutrients we […]

WRITTEN BY: Susan Zies, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Wood County & Ashley Parsons, BGSU Dietetic Intern with OSU Extension, Wood County

REVIEWED BY: Dan Remley, Field Specialist, Food, Nutrition and Wellness, OSU Extension

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Whole Grains Council and Ashley Parson.

SOURCES:

  • http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/what-is-a-whole-grain
  • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate

New Year’s Resolutions for Teens

It is the season for New Year’s resolutions and this year you might want to consider getting your teen involved! Research shows that the development of positive future orientation through goal setting among teens is linked to improved school performance, motivation, self-confidence, self-esteem, and decreased risk of engagement in harmful behaviors (Forneries, Danish, & Scott, […]

WRITTEN BY: Jamari White, MSW, LSW, Healthy Relationships Program Specialist

REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, M.A., CLFE, CYC-P, Extension Educator

SOURCES:

  • https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Healthy-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Kids.aspxs:
  • http://kidshealth.org/teen/homework/goals/goals_tips.html
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/family-and-relationships/laplant-8osu-edu/creating-a-winning-family-team/

REFERENCES:

  • Forneries, T., Danish, S., & Scott, D. (2007). Setting goals, solving problems, and seeking social support: Developing adolescents’ abilities through a life skills program. Adolescence, 42, 103-14.

Listen to your mom.. Eat your fruits and veggies!

While many of us know the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, few of us actually consume the daily recommendation. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76% of adults do not meet fruit recommendations of 1.5-2 cups per day. Additionally, 87% do not meet vegetable recommendations of 2-3 cups […]

WRITTEN BY: Coauthored with Kendal M.Shaffer, Graduate student, BGSU Dietetic Intern with Wood County Extension

REVIEWED BY: Dan Remely, MSPH, PhD, Assistant Professor, Field Specialist, Food, Nutrition and Wellness

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Photo taken by Susan Zies

SOURCES:

  • 1. Moore LV, Thompson FE. Adults meeting fruit and vegetable intake recommendations – United States, 2013. Center for Disease Control Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. July 10, 2015; 64(26):709-713.
  • 2. Zies S. Fruits and vegetables are a convenience for busy people! Ohio State University Extension: Family and Consumer Sciences Fact Sheet. Accessed at http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/HYG-5302-15.pdf

Tips, tricks and insiders of the grocery store

Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, and sometimes the temptations of processed, unhealthy foods draw us in. With this temptation it’s easy to spend a little bit more money than planned, so what can you do to keep your health and finance on track when it comes to going grocery shopping? There […]

WRITTEN BY: Courtney N. Klebe, Dietetic Intern, Bowling Green State Univeristy

REVIEWED BY: Dan Remley, MSPH, Ph.D. , Field Specialist, Food Nutrition and Wellness

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Courtney Klebe

Make One Small Change for Your Health!

 Most of us know that we need to move more and eat more vegetables and fruits. We know that our stress levels are too high and we need to find some balance in our lives. Take time this winter to reflect on the changes you can make right now. Consider these easy (or relatively easy) changes: […]

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