Nutrition, Food Safety & Health
People young and old are more concerned about current nutrition and health information. Extension resources aimed at helping you become better informed about healthy food, food safety and health are just a click away. Topics include: Foodborne Illness, Food Prep and Preservation, Food Safety and Storage, High Elevation Food Preparation, and Nutrition & Health. Select […]
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Family Matters Newsletter – July 2020
PDF Version Cool Down with Refreshing, Flavor Infused Water By: Nicole Clark, Family & Consumer Science Agent, La Plata County Outdoor play, yard work, and other physical activity during hot summer days can lead to dehydration. As we sweat to cool our body, we quickly lose water. Young children and older adults have an increased risk […]
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Family Matters Newsletter – August 2019
PDF Version The Brown Bag Challenge By: Nicole Clark, R.D. Family and Consumer Science, La Plata County As a parent, how do you support your child’s learning? Common answers include reading to my child, helping with homework, or making sure they get to school on time every day. Without adding to the to-do list, you […]
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Feeding Honey Bees In Colorado – 5.622
Print this fact sheet by Arathi Seshadri, Catherine Mills & Kurt Jones* (7/19) Quick Facts… Dietary needs of bees are complex because they need nectar and pollen from a variety of different plants. Pollen and nectar are the source of protein and carbohydrates for the developing brood in the hive. Nutritional requirements for a honey […]
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Cannabis, Your Child, and You: FAQS for Parents and Caregivers
By: A’Lece Mathison, Graduate Student Assistant, Dept. of Human Development & Family Studies and CSU Extension, and B.S. Early Childhood Education What is cannabis? How can cannabis be used? Can you overdose on cannabis? Who can use recreational cannabis legally? What happens when cannabis is used? What risks are related to youth cannabis use? How can […]
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Family Matters – December 2017
PDF Version Are You a Healthy Role Model? Glenda Wentworth, Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent, Eagle County Look who’s watching! Young children learn through observation. They love to follow what their parents do. They like to copy your mannerisms. They watch you to see what you are eating and drinking. Parents are the most […]
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PDF Version Keep your Young Athlete Nourished and Hydrated! Anne Zander, CSU Extension FCS Agent, Boulder County The foods we eat affect our energy levels and overall health. For young athletes, this is a special consideration as it affects their performance. They are still growing and have increased energy needs. Nutrition should be a priority […]
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9.389 – Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Print this fact sheet by J. Clifford and K. Maloney* (12/16) Quick Facts… An individual sugar sweetened beverage can be a major contributor to added sugars in a daily diet. Sugar sweetened beverages do not stimulate the feeling of fullness or create satiety following consumption. Excessive consumption of SSBs has been linked to several chronic […]
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Nutrition News – Beware apple cider vinegar claims
Fall always makes me think of apples … crunchy raw apples, baked apple crisp, caramel apples and apple cider vinegar. Wait, vinegar? Apple cider vinegar has long been associated with a variety of health claims, and has been getting a lot of new press lately, but which claims are actually true? Apple cider vinegar may […]
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Nutrition News – Finding a fiber that fits
Have you given much thought to the fiber in your diet? Probably not, if you are like most Americans. While recommended intakes of dietary fiber range from 21-25 grams per day for women to 30-38 for men (depending on age), average intake in this country is about 15 grams for both genders. It may be […]
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