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Online Publications - Nutrition for Preschool Children
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Canned Salmon (2000)
College of Agricultural Science, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 11-page publication is the third of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on canned salmon, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (2000)
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Low-Fat Yogurt (1994)
College of Agricultural Science, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 15-page publication is the second of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on low-fat yogurt, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (1994)
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Nonfat Dry Milk (2000)
College of Agricultural Science, Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 15-page publication is the first of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on nonfat dry milk, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (2000)
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Tofu (2000)
College of Agricultural Science, Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 15-page publication is the fourth of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on tofu, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (2000)
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Leader's Guide (1995)
College of Agricultural Science, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 44-page publication is the leader's guide for Calcium-Rich Eating, a set of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. A major goal of the series is to encourage participants to provide their families with foods that satisfy calcium needs. (2000)
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Five a Day: Fruits & Vegetables (1999)
Clemson University
A coloring book for children with information on fruits and vegetables.
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Food Guide Pyramid (2001)
Children with Diabetes
Provides information on Food Guide Pyramid, Food Pyramid and Food Label connection and animated food guide pyramid.
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Foods for Your Preschool Child (2001)
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Provided are suggestions for feeding a preschool age child, a food guide pyramid for young children, information on serving sizes, vitamins and supplements, foods children like, foods not suitable for children, and healthy snacks.
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Off to a Good Start Feeding Your Baby: My How Things Have Changed (1993)
College of Agriculture Science Cooperation Extension, Penn State University
This one-page publication offers an interesting view of issues related to feeding infants and children by contrasting things that were commonly assumed to be true or acceptable in the past with what we know today. (1993)
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Pre-Schoolers’ Activity Pyramid (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This two-page publication uses illustrations and a light format that parents can use to encourage their pre-schoolers to get enough exercise, based on the Food Guide Pyramid. The first page features suggestions for activities to do with family, friends, and alone. The second page is designed to let families fill in the pyramid and keep track of their own activities. A similar publication is available for older children. (2001)
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Recommended Resources for Youth Foods and Nutrition (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State
This is an annotated listing of nutrition resources recommended to Penn State University educators - agents, NEAs, and volunteers working with youth audiences. This includes 4-H clubs, 4-H EFNEP, NEP, school-age childcare, school enrichment, and other community outreach efforts for youth.
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The ABC’s of Growing Healthy Kids: Children 2-6 Years (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Are you and your child having problems at mealtimes? Does it
seem as if your child won’t eat anything anymore? You are not
alone! All parents of preschoolers know the challenge of getting their children to eat well. This eight-page publication offers some tips and advice on how to help you child become a healthy eater. (2001)
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The ABC’s of Growing Healthy Kids: Good Times at Mealtimes (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Getting everyone together for a meal can seem like an impossible task, but the benefits of eating together make family mealtimes a tradition worth pursuing. This two-page publication explains why and offers some tips and advice on how to have a good time at mealtimes.
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The ABC’s of Growing Healthy Kids: Picky Eaters (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
What appears to be "picky" eating may be your preschooler's early bouts of independence. Before a picky eater becomes a problem eater, you can use skills and techniques to ovecome mealtime struggles and encourage even the pickiest eater to try new foods. This two-page publication offers some tips and advice on how to cope with young, opinionated eaters.
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The ABC's of Growing Healthy Kids: Keep On Snacking (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
It can be hard for kids to get all the nutrients they need in three meals a day, especially if they are very active. That's why nutritious snacks are good for growing kids. This four-page publication offers a wealth of fun ideas for healthy snacks based o the U.S. Department of Agriculture food guide pyramid.
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The ABC's of Growing Healthy Kids: Lead Poisoning (2001)
College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Lead can cause problems that make it hard for your child to learn. It can even kill. This two-page publication details the symptoms of lead poisoning and explains what you can do to prevent it.
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The Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children (1996)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Daily nutrition guide for 2- to 6-year olds.
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Welcome to the Pyramid Tracker! (2000)
Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Interactive Design and Development
Provides information on evaluating your diet, the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, and building your own pyramid based on what you ate.
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