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04/22/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Talk with teens about impact of pregnancy (for April 2009) |
Some of my daughter's classmates actually say they do not need to worry if they have a baby because they would be eligible for government programs. I want to give my daughter information to counter this notion. Where can I find it?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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03/11/2011 |
Chow Line: Calorie counts on menus just one step (for 3/20/11) |
I was looking forward to seeing calorie information on restaurant menus, but I just heard a study saying it doesn't seem to help people (at least children) make better choices. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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04/03/2009 |
Chow Line: Triglyceride levels sensitive to diet (for 4/12/09) |
My dad mentioned to me that a blood test revealed high triglycerides, and he was told to reduce not only fats in his diet, but carbohydrates, too. Is that right?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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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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05/24/2011 |
Columbus 4-H Camps Focus on Pets, Robots |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Students entering grades 6, 7 or 8 this fall have two camping opportunities at Ohio State University Extension's Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center this summer.
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Martha Filipic |
Sally McClaskey |
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04/22/2011 |
Chow Line: Asparagus: Get it fresh, don't overcook (for 5/1/11) |
When I was growing up, I hated asparagus, and I've avoided it ever since. But I was recently at a conference where they served grilled asparagus. It was delicious. Could my taste buds have changed that much?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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06/22/2012 |
Professor to be Named as Fellow of Institute of Food Technologists |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- V.M. (Bala) Balasubramaniam, professor of food safety engineering at Ohio State University, will be named a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists at its annual meeting in Las Vegas on Monday, June 25.
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Martha Filipic |
Bala Balasubramaniam, Rich Linton |
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02/24/2006 |
Chow Line: Vitamin guidance changes with age (for 3/5/06) |
What vitamins should an 84-year-old man take? I am in good health and I do take vitamins, but I wonder if I should take more or less.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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01/06/2012 |
Chow Line: Limit sodium, boost potassium for health (1/6/12) |
Can you explain how sodium and potassium work in the body?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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09/30/2011 |
Chow Line: Sugar intake can affect triglycerides (for 10/9/11) |
My triglyceride numbers are climbing a bit, and I was told to cut back on my added sugar intake. That surprised me -- I know that saturated fat and trans fat can affect blood cholesterol and triglycerides, but what does sugar have to do with it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: Help kids follow the Dietary Guidelines (for 7/10/11) |
I want to help my kids eat healthier and I'm trying to follow the MyPlate guidelines. Is there anything in particular I can do to help them establish healthy eating patterns that will last for life?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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04/20/2007 |
Chow Line: Take care if using iron skillet for baby food (for 4/29/07) |
I understand that babies are at risk for iron deficiency. Should I cook baby food (such as apple sauce) in a cast-iron skillet to increase the iron content?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye, Lara Engler |
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09/12/2011 |
Champion Dog Breeder: 'I Owe It All to 4-H' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – David Vollette has made a mark showing and breeding dogs on an international scale. And, he says, it wouldn’t have happened without Ohio 4-H.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Archer, Lucinda Miller, David Vollette |
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10/30/2009 |
Chow Line: Some need to watch vitamin K intake (for 11/8/09) |
A friend told me that she has started taking a certain type of medication and now she needs to avoid foods with vitamin K. Can that be right?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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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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02/19/2010 |
Chow Line: Count up fat, calories for chicken with skin (for 2/28/10) |
I was at a friend's for dinner and she served chicken breast – with the skin on. It was tender and delicious, but I've always had skinless chicken breast because I thought the skin contained a lot of fat and calories. Is there that much of a difference? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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02/19/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents: Take action if child is being bullied (for February 2010) |
We recently moved to the U.S. from Ireland. We live in a large city, and my 14-year-old daughter is being bullied at school. Where can we find resources to help her? She wants very badly to fit in.
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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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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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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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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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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06/22/2012 |
Chow Line: Why green beans aren't really 'beans' (6/22/12) |
My whole family likes green beans, so we eat them a lot. I recently looked at the Dietary Guidelines and saw we can’t count green beans as beans. Why not?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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05/30/2008 |
Chow Line: Choose healthful fast-food options (for the week of 6/8/08) |
As I chauffeur the kids to and from summer activities, I tend to eat more fast food than usual. Any tips to make my choices more healthful? |
Martha Filipic |
Melissa Kalb |
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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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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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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: MyPlate.gov offers ideas for vegan diets (for 7/17/11) |
I'm a vegan and think I eat pretty healthfully, but I feel like I'm in a rut with my day-to-day diet. Any suggestions?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
