Nutrition and health

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Keep fresh-cut apples from browning this winter

During winter meals, apple slices will adorn many dinner tables. The problem is that fresh-cut apples turn an unappealing brown color within minutes. There are several ways to prevent browning.

Squeezed by rising food prices?

Small changes in your shopping habits can mean saving money at the grocery store.

Stay strong

Not only does muscle weigh more than fat, it uses more energy. One study showed that women who did strength training exercises for 30 to 40 minutes twice a week for four months burned 100 more calories a day. Strength training is especially important for older adults.

Portion sizes in easy-to-visualize everyday objects

Important to healthy eating is portion sizes, which can be confusing. That is where our wallet card comes in handy. This colorful card can be tucked into your wallet for easy reference on portion sizes.

News

• Parents should watch for frostnip or frostbite when kids play in cold weather
  Monday, January 25, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. –Sometimes it is hard to get kids inside when they are playing in snow, but during cold weather it’s important for children to come indoors at regular intervals.
• Elderly at special risk during frigid weather
  Tuesday, January 5, 2010
  COLUMBIA, Mo. –Frigid weather across the Midwest puts the elderly at special risk, said a University of Missouri Extension safety specialist.

Web Sites

The following are general-interest nutrition and health Web sites from the University of Missouri. Browse the menu on the left for sites on more specific nutrition and health topics.

• College of Human Environmental Sciences
• Family Nutrition Education Programs
• Human Environmental Sciences Extension
• MissouriFamilies
• MissouriFamilies: Health for Every Body
• Nutritional Sciences
• Rural Safety and Health Home Page

Publications

The following are general-interest nutrition and health publications. Browse the menu on the left for more specific nutrition and health publications.

• MP909, Seasonal and Simple: A Guide for Enjoying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
• N714, Teen Parents: Take a Taste for You and Your Baby Recipes

You may be interested in these related publications:

• MP205, Extension Publications Catalog
• MP906, Community Gardening Toolkit

Courses

The following are general-interest nutrition and health courses. Browse the menu on the left for courses in more specific nutrition and health areas.

• Understanding Autism in Young Children