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Family Matters – June 2016

PDF Version Switch from Sugary Drinks – Rethink Your Beverage of Choice Anne Zander, Family & Consumer Science Agent, Boulder County One of the earliest references to sugar is a Spanish drawing of a man harvesting honey, dated 7000 B.C. Sugars are widespread in nature and are the building block of carbohydrates. Sugar is naturally […]

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Nutrition News – Weighing the health benefits of coffee

Chances are, you or someone you know is a coffee drinker. Admittedly, I love coffee and my relationship with it is one of slight dependency. Thus I am fully invested in exploring the research into its health effects. Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. It has been known […]

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Nutrition News – The diet year in review

As we enter a new year, many have set goals to eat better and maybe lose some newly gained holiday pounds. 2015 brought new diets and recycled old diets, and had many of us talking about what, ultimately, is the best diet. Top-rated diets including the DASH, TLC, and Biggest Loser diets encourage a variety […]

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Osteoporosis – 9.359

Print this fact sheet by J. Haas, L. Bellows* (7/14) Quick Facts… Osteoporosis is a process of severe bone deterioration resulting in a high susceptibility to bone fractures. It is most often seen in postmenopausal women, particularly light-skinned, small-framed women with a family history of osteoporosis. The loss of calcium from bones is the major […]

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Nutrient-Drug Interactions and Food – 9.361

Print this fact sheet by L. Bellows and R. Moore*(9/13) Quick Facts… There are many types of complex drug-nutrient and food-drug interactions that can occur in the body. Drugs and medications have the potential to produce many side effects including changes in taste, appetite, digestion, and metabolism. While pregnant and/or nursing, consult a physician or […]

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Dietary Supplements: Vitamins and Minerals – 9.338

Print this fact sheet Updated by J. Clifford, J. Whittington* (1/2023) Quick Facts… The current food environment can be complicated, given the multitude of choices and purchasing options available for consumers. Many individuals are left questioning the best way to obtain vitamins and minerals, as a variety of options are available – including whole foods, […]

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Diet and Cancer Prevention – 9.313

Print this fact sheet by J. Clifford, C. Didinger * (12/19) Quick Facts… Lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, obesity, tobacco, and alcohol use are all associated with an increased risk for cancer. More than half of cancer cases could be prevented using current knowledge. Key cancer organizations recommend a primarily […]

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Serving Children Safe Foods – 9.367

Print this fact sheet by P. Kendall* (5/12) Quick Facts… Nutrition, food safety and health are interrelated because no food is nutritious if it’s not safe to eat. Safe food handling is as important in the home as it is in a food processing plant, grocery store or restaurant. It is often the cook who […]

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Listeriosis – 9.383

Print this fact sheet by H. Thigeel, P. Kendall, and M. Bunning* (10/11) Quick Facts… Listeriosis, the disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is a life-threatening disease for individuals with compromised immune systems. Listeria not only survives but can grow at refrigeration temperatures. Refrigerated ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are commonly linked to listeriosis outbreaks. Proper handling and […]

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Herbaceous Perennials – 7.405

Print this fact sheet by L. H. Greene and J. E. Klett* (1/20) Quick Facts… Perennials on this list are best adapted for Colorado’s lower elevations. Herbaceous perennials differ in bloom period, flower color, height, foliage texture, and environmental requirements. Differing environmental requirements include sun and wind  exposure, soil conditions and water needs. Matching the […]

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