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11/13/2003 |
New 4-H Center Going 'Green' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The new Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, to be completed in 2005 on the Ohio State University campus, will be "green" in more ways than one.
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Martha Filipic |
Ryan Schmiesing |
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06/03/2010 |
Wetlands Director Eyes New Water |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- He has the boat and he has the water, but the twain have yet to meet. But Bill Mitsch dreams big. The director of Ohio State University's Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, Mitsch was delighted last week as students from a civil engineering class presented plans for a boat dock that would connect the wetlands, situated just north of Ohio State's Columbus campus off of Ackerman Road, with the nearby Olentangy River.
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Martha Filipic |
Bill Mitsch |
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04/10/2009 |
Chow Line: Team up water with healthy diet, activity (for 4/19/09) |
I heard something about how school water fountains can help kids lose weight. Can you tell me more?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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01/14/2012 |
Ohio State Researcher: Foodborne Illness Costs $77.7 Billion a Year |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The cost of foodborne illness in the United States is now estimated to be up to $77.7 billion a year, according to an analysis by Ohio State University researcher Robert Scharff.
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Martha Filipic |
Robert Scharff |
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08/29/2008 |
Chow Line: Carrots healthful, not 'full of sugar' (for 9/7/08) |
At lunchtime recently, several of my colleagues claimed that carrots are "full of sugar." Is that true? |
Martha Filipic |
Carla Miller |
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11/20/2009 |
Chow Line: Alternate-day fast not a proven diet (for 11/29/09) |
A friend is trying to lose weight by eating very little every other day. I don't think it's healthy, but she says it works. Is this kind of diet recommended? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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02/29/2008 |
Chow Line: Pay attention when dining out (for 3/9/08) |
When I go to lunch with co-workers, I push to eat at "healthier" fast food places, but my friends say they're not really any better. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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05/25/2012 |
Chow Line: Use 'Top 10' lists to add variety (5/25/12) |
Occasionally I see lists of the “top 10” most nutritious fruits and vegetables, but they’re never quite the same as each other. How much should I pay attention to these kinds of lists?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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01/13/2011 |
Jan. 22: Score of Super Sleuths to Study Salicylates in 4-H Science Saturday Session |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- "Salicylate Sleuths: Finding Drugs in Everyday Materials" is the topic of January's Ohio 4-H "Science Saturday" program for kids.
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Martha Filipic |
Sally McClaskey |
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10/26/2007 |
Chow Line: Glucose numbers depend on test used (for 11/4/07) |
My husband was diagnosed with diabetes with a blood sugar level of 180 milligrams per deciliter. A friend who has diabetes said 180 is really pre-diabetes -- a level of 200 is needed for diabetes. Why would the doctor say my husband has diabetes? |
Martha Filipic |
Martha Belury |
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06/21/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Keep your finances in mind when vacation planning (for June 2006) |
Weââ¬â¢re planning a summer family vacation, but money is tighter than I anticipated and I donââ¬â¢t want to put too much on credit. Any ideas to save money?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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03/09/2012 |
Chow Line: Make MyPlate work for you (3/9/12) |
I’ve been following the eating patterns depicted in “MyPlate,” but do I have to incorporate all the food groups at every meal?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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12/19/2001 |
Chow Line: Washing hands can make you feel good (for 1/6/02) |
How can I convince my teenager to wash his hands before he eats?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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03/19/2010 |
Chow Line: Chewing the cud on grass-fed beef (for 3/28/10) |
We keep hearing good things about grass-fed beef. Is it really that much better for you? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer, Jeff McCutcheon |
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07/15/2011 |
Chow Line: Several tactics can help with weight loss (for 7/24/11) |
Since I turned 50, I seem to gain weight much more easily, and it's much more difficult to take off. My husband says I shouldn't blame age, but doesn't aging have an effect?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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09/25/2009 |
Chow Line: Eat healthfully to fight the flu bug (for 10/4/09) |
Is there anything we can do nutritionally that would help me and my family stay healthy during the flu season? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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12/14/2012 |
Project Cultivates Tanzanian Agricultural Expertise for Future |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tanzania, a country of 42 million nestled on the east coast of Africa, is undergoing a sea change demographically. Currently, about one-third of Tanzanians live below the poverty line, and more than 4 of 10 Tanzanian children suffer from stunting due to malnutrition. By 2050, Tanzania's population is anticipated to double, and its urban population will exceed its rural population.
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Martha Filipic |
J. Mark Erbaugh |
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11/02/2012 |
Chow Line: Limit trans fats, boost heart health (Nov. 2, 2012) |
What has been the effect from the ban on trans fats in New York City restaurants?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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04/17/2009 |
Chow Line: Need a wake-up call on caffeine? (for 4/26/09) |
When the time changed this spring, I found myself drinking a lot more coffee, and I haven't stopped. Should I be concerned about caffeine? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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07/12/2012 |
Picnic Safety: Ohio Foodborne Illness Outbreak Prompts Advice |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Picnics are a staple of summertime, but they provide many opportunities for pathogens to undermine the fun. That's apparent after 10 people were hospitalized and dozens more became ill after a July 3 company picnic in southwest Ohio.
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Martha Filipic |
Jeff LeJeune, Linnete Goard |
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04/07/2011 |
Ohio Farmers Planting More Corn Per Acre |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Today's generation of corn hybrids can withstand more stress -- and therefore more crowding -- than farmers have ever seen. And that means farmers often can plant more seeds per acre and have a good expectation of high yields, at least up to a point, says an Ohio State University Extension agronomist.
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Martha Filipic |
Peter Thomison |
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01/29/2009 |
Chow Line: Portion control can help with diabetes (for week of 2/8/09) |
My wife was just diagnosed with diabetes. I do most of the cooking at our house -- what can I do differently in the kitchen to help?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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04/27/2012 |
Chow Line: Microwave ovens safe if used properly |
A friend forwarded an email message that showed how using water heated in the microwave (and then allowed to cool) can kill houseplants. Is using the microwave to heat food safe?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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09/05/2008 |
Chow Line: Warning: 'Zeroes' on labels can add up (for 9/14/08) |
At what point is the amount of cholesterol and trans fat required to be listed on labels? Many foods list the amount as "0," but the ingredients indicate the food must contain some.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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05/07/2010 |
Chow Line: Brown rice, not white, a whole grain (for 5/16/10) |
Is rice a whole grain? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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03/06/2008 |
Chow Line: Whole grain products on the rise (for 3/16/08) |
I read that only 7 percent of Americans eat three servings of whole grains a day. Is that accurate? |
Martha Filipic |
Anne Smith |
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01/20/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Now is Time to Give Your Relationship a Tune-Up |
My husband and I have been married seven years, and we think we have a pretty good marriage. But it might be time for a ââ¬Åtune-up.ââ¬Â Any suggestions?
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Martha Filipic |
Ted Futris |
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05/04/2007 |
Chow Line: Be smart, informed when eating out (for 5/13/07) |
I'm trying to lose weight, but it's hard when we eat out. Any tips? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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10/19/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Use of cell phones can help, hurt parent/teen relationship (for October 2011) |
Our daughter just entered high school and wants us to get her a cell phone. I realize that most high school students do have a cell phone now, but I’m concerned that it will cause more problems than it’s worth. What are the pros and cons?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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10/10/2003 |
Chow Line: Watch sugar intake for calories, nutrients (for 10/19/03) |
I continue to be surprised at the amount of sugar my teenage daughter consumes. How bad is it for her?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
