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08/27/2010 |
Chow Line: Recalled or not, handle eggs safely (for 9/5/10) |
I'm curious about how the inside of eggs could become contaminated with bacteria. Is this something new?
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Martha Filipic |
Ahmed Yousef, Jennifer Perry |
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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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02/04/2010 |
Chow Line: Eat for a healthy heart (for 2/14/10) |
My family has a history of heart disease. What should I focus on to make my diet as heart-healthy as possible? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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09/04/2009 |
Chow Line: Examine ingredients for added sugars (for 9/13/09) |
Why are recent guidelines on reducing sugar intake focusing so much on 'added sugar'? Isn't all sugar the same? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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03/01/2012 |
Community Nutrition Programs and Partners Help Thousands Get Their 'Plate in Shape' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As National Nutrition Month swings into gear, dietitians and nutrition specialists hope to inspire people from all walks of life to eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and make other healthy choices every day.
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Martha Filipic |
Joyce McDowell, Ana Claudia Zubieta, Maria Carmen Lambea, Diane Cummins, Karen Colonia-Abel, Kevin Brumbaugh |
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04/22/2011 |
Media Advisory: Arbor Day Celebration on Oval April 29 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Three newly planted yellow buckeye trees will be dedicated on Ohio State University's Oval outside of Mendenhall Lab on Arbor Day, April 29.
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Martha Filipic |
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03/20/2009 |
Chow Line: Exercise can help control blood sugar (for 3/29/09) |
I don't understand how exercise affects blood sugar. Isn't blood sugar controlled by what you eat? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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12/19/2008 |
Chow Line: High-fructose corn syrup just like sugar (for 12/28/08) |
I know people who refuse to eat anything that contains high-fructose corn syrup. Is it really so bad?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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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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03/30/2012 |
Chow Line: Enjoy eggs, but keep safety in mind (3/30/12) |
I know that eggs can be contaminated with Salmonella if the hen that laid the egg is infected. But how common is this?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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01/31/2011 |
Learn about Online First Detector Training at Conservation Tillage Conference |
ADA, Ohio -- Scientists and federal officials are always on the lookout for exotic or locally occurring high-risk pests that could spell trouble for the nation's crops and landscape plants, said Nancy Taylor, director of Ohio State University's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Taylor |
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05/23/2008 |
Chow Line: Many options for storing fresh herbs (for 6/1/08) |
We are growing fresh basil and other herbs. What is the best way to store them for use later?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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02/01/2008 |
Chow Line: Studies exploring enigma of chocolate |
Is chocolate really good for you, or is that a gimmick?
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Martha Filipic |
Josh Bomser |
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03/23/2007 |
Chow Line: If you must, use math to figure iron intake (for 4/1/07) |
I am a 51-year-old woman trying to track my iron intake, but nutrition labels only give a percentage "Daily Value" for iron. How can I tell how much iron a food really contains?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/04/2011 |
Ohio Involved in Project Targeting Childhood Obesity |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is part of a $4.5 million project targeted at combating childhood obesity.
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Martha Filipic |
Karen Bruns |
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10/17/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Too much clutter? The time to tackle it is today (for October 2007) |
I can't seem to keep clutter from overtaking my life. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Lois Clark |
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04/13/2007 |
Chow Line: Vitamin B, heart health link is weak |
A friend takes vitamin B supplements, thinking they can help prevent heart problems. But I thought they found out that doesn't work. Can you clarify?
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Martha Filipic |
Anne Smith |
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09/03/2010 |
Chow Line: Help kids eat less and move more (for 9/12/10) |
I keep hearing more and more about the problem of childhood obesity. How big of a problem is it really?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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06/03/2011 |
Chow Line: Nearly one in 100 need to avoid gluten (for 6/12/11) |
I see more and more foods labeled “gluten-free.” What exactly is gluten, anyway? And why don’t people want it?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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03/14/2011 |
OSU Extension's Community Nutrition Programs Reach Tens of Thousands |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- While success stories paint the picture of OSU Extension's Community Nutrition Programs, the numbers provide broad brushstrokes of the programs' impact: More than 50,000 Ohioans attended Family Nutrition Program or Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program classes last year.
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Martha Filipic |
Joyce McDowell, Maria Carmen Lambea, Ana Claudia Zubieta, Lauren Melnick, Lisa Goodall |
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06/07/2011 |
Late Planting Could Cost Ohio Corn, Soybean Growers $980 Million -- or More |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers stand to lose close to $1 billion in income from late planting of corn and soybeans this spring.
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Martha Filipic |
Barry Ward |
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02/12/2010 |
Chow Line: Vegetarian diet? Get nutrients you need (for 2/21/10) |
My partner used to be a vegetarian, and she wants us to try a vegetarian diet for a few months to see if it helps us feel healthier and possibly drop a few pounds. But aren't there nutrients we won't be getting if we don't eat meat?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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09/11/2009 |
Chow Line: Enjoy produce, but keep it safe (for 9/20/09) |
I am enjoying all the fresh produce I can get my hands on this summer, but I wonder if I should be doing anything special to make sure it's safe. Are there standard guidelines?
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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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07/22/2011 |
Chow Line: Try different tactics to maintain weight loss (for 7/31/11) |
I have yo-yo dieted all of my life. Why can't I keep the pounds off once I have lost them?
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Martha Filipic |
Carla Miller |
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03/26/2009 |
Chow Line: Promising research on peanut allergies (for 4/5/09) |
As a new mother, is there anything I can do to reduce the risk that my child will develop a peanut allergy? Should I avoid eating peanuts while breastfeeding? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
