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02/23/2012 |
'Operation: Military Kids' Program Has New Leader in Northwest Ohio |
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Northwest Ohio has always been a hub of activity for Ohio's "Operation: Military Kids" program since it started in 2005, particularly in the summertime during overnight OMK camps on Kelleys Island.
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Martha Filipic |
Steve Arnold, Brett zumFelde |
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08/09/2012 |
Online Challenge Can Help 'Kick Off the Pounds' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One healthy habit a week for six weeks -- that's the cornerstone of a "Kick Off the Pounds" online email challenge sponsored by Ohio State University Extension Aug. 27 through Oct. 9.
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Martha Filipic |
Michelle Treber |
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03/21/2008 |
Chow Line: Peanuts nutritious but pack in the calories |
What are the nutrition pros and cons for peanuts?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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01/07/2011 |
Chow Line: Suffering from gout? Pay attention to diet (for 1/16/11) |
My 86-year-old father-in-law is visiting. He's in good health, but has periodic problems with gout. Are there certain foods he should avoid to prevent a recurrence?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/12/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Do Your Homework When You Invest for Retirement (August 2005) |
I want to learn more about investing for retirement, but where can I find trustworthy information?
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Martha Filipic |
Caezilia Loibl |
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11/09/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Protect yourself from identity fraud (for November 2006) |
How can I protect myself from identity theft?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Hudson |
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02/04/2011 |
Chow Line: Lose weight with new Dietary Guidelines (for 2/13/11) |
I understand the new Dietary Guidelines focus a lot on weight loss, but nothing seems to work for me. Are there any new ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/02/2007 |
Chow Line: Seeded or seedless, watermelon a treat |
Are seedless watermelons less sweet than seeded varieties?
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Martha Filipic |
Elaine Grassbaugh |
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08/19/2005 |
Chow Line: Vitamin K appears vital for bones (for 8/28/05) |
What does vitamin K do?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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09/28/2012 |
Chow Line: From land or sea, salt is salt (9/28/12) |
Why do some recipes call for sea salt instead of regular salt? Is it healthier? What about kosher salt?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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11/13/2009 |
Chow Line: Most of us need to eat more produce (for 11/22/09) |
I think I eat a lot of produce, but my sister, a dietitian, says I should eat more. I usually have a piece of fruit as a mid-morning snack, and I always have a salad and a side dish of vegetables at dinner.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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02/16/2007 |
Chow Line: Even LDLs aren't all bad (for 2/25/07) |
I know there is "good" and "bad" cholesterol, but how do they actually work? |
Martha Filipic |
Josh Bomser |
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06/11/2010 |
Chow Line: Mediterranean-style diet has benefits (for 6/20/10) |
I have heard a lot of good things about adopting a Mediterranean-style diet over the years. I don't want to make a drastic change, but what can I do to start transitioning to a diet that's more in line with what they recommend?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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04/24/2009 |
Chow Line: Eating 'on automatic' hard to overcome (for 5/3/09) |
I know all about healthful eating and cutting calories to lose weight. But I just can't seem to sustain that kind of effort for long. What's wrong with me? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/09/2012 |
Chow Line: Be safe: Keep cream pies cool (8/10/12) |
I made a chocolate cream pie for guests this weekend. We left it out on the counter for most of the afternoon, and one of my guests told me that I should have kept it refrigerated, and since I didn’t, we should throw it away. Was she right?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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09/22/2011 |
Media Advisory: Elementary, Middle School Students Get Taste of Food Science Sept. 26 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- About 100 elementary and middle school students from central Ohio schools will learn the basics about food science and technology and food safety at Ohio State University's Department of Food Science and Technology on Monday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m.
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Martha Filipic |
V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam |
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03/28/2008 |
Chow Line: Fit in fiber even on a gluten-free diet |
What about people who are on gluten-free diets -- how can we get enough fiber? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/25/2006 |
OSU Extension Supporting 'Women and Money' Programs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- While more than half of men in the workforce have jobs that offer retirement plans, only one in three working women do. And, because about half of all working women take extended periods off work to care for their families, their potential retirement income is greatly diminished.
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Martha Filipic |
Cyndi Renn |
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09/19/2008 |
Chow Line: Canning complex; try freezing instead (for 9/28/08) |
This year I was tempted to start home canning to try to stretch my garden harvest into the fall and winter. But whenever I read about canning, it seems very complicated. Any advice? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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09/15/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Don't bust the budget: Occasional expenses can add up (for September 2006) |
My wife and I have a budget. On paper, we should be saving $200-400 a month, but usually unexpected bills prevent us from saving anything. Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Jean Clements |
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11/17/2006 |
Chow Line: Mushrooms offer nutrients, few calories (for 11/26/06) |
Are mushrooms a vegetable?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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11/16/2007 |
Chow Line: More children have weight problem (for 11/25/07) |
The pediatrician told me that my son is "at risk for overweight." What does that mean?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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05/17/2002 |
Chow Line: Wash those fruits and veggies (for 5/26/02) |
Some cantaloupe was recently recalled because of salmonella. I thought that was mostly a problem with chicken and eggs. How did it get on fruit?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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10/31/2011 |
Leadership Center Opens Diversity, Inclusion Lending Library Nov. 9 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University's Leadership Center is launching the first-ever Diversity & Inclusion Lending Library Nov. 9 with a seminar and lunch, as part of a new partnership with the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals.
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Martha Filipic |
Jeff King, Gail Zoppo |
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06/02/2011 |
New Icon Reveals the Power of the Plate |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pyramid power is out. The power of the plate is in. The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled a new food icon, MyPlate, on June 2. It will replace the MyPyramid icon used in nutrition education since 2005.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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12/04/2009 |
Chow Line: Sodium can turn up in surprising places (for 12/13/09) |
I noticed that the canned chickpeas I buy to use in my salads say "brine" on the ingredients listing. Would this type have more salt than other varieties? Also, my husband likes pickles with his lunch. Do they contain too much sodium to have on a daily basis?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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06/18/2010 |
Chow Line: No need to scream over ice cream (for 6/27/10) |
My husband chooses strawberry ice cream over other flavors because he thinks the fruit makes it healthier. Does it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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07/25/2011 |
"4-H iMove… A Health Revolution" on Dayton's WHIO-TV |
DAYTON, Ohio -- A half-hour program on how 4-H is helping improve the physical, emotional and social health of young people will air on Dayton's CBS affiliate WHIO-TV (Channel 7) on Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m.
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Martha Filipic |
Patty House |
