Nutrition Spotlight -- K-State Research and Extension Foods and Nutrition

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2006
November/December pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition and Cancer- What are the Links?; Spotlight on K-State's Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research: An interview with Marcia Locke, Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator; Lycopene: Front Line Defense Against Prostate Cancer?; Diet and Breast Cancer - Is there a Connection?; American Institute for Cancer Research Diet and Health Guidelines for Cancer Prevention; Nutrition and Oral Cancer; Foods That Fight Cancer; Are Dietary Habits Connected to Cancers of the Colon and Rectum?; Cooking Whole Grains; Recipe: Granola Cereal; The Benefits of Whole Grain Add Up
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Causes of Obesity are Complex, Numerous; Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition (HN) faculty: An interview with Dr. Tandalayo "Tanda" Kidd, Assistant Professor and Extension Human Nutrition Specialist; Family Key in Child Overweight Problem, Solution; Regular and Diet Sodas Associated with Weight Gain; Schools Vital in Fight Against Child Overweight; Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity; An Idea to Sleep On: Get More Sleep to Reduce Body Weight?; Combating Overweight and Obesity- What's a Couch Potato to Do?
2005
September/October pdf html: CONTENTS: Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition (HN) faculty: An interview with Karen Hudson, One in Ten Kansas Households is Food Insecure, Food Security and The Kansas Nutrition Network, TEFAP Offers Assistance to Those in Need, Community Strategies for Reducing Hunger, Kansas Hunger Reduction Team Connects the Dots
July/August pdf html: CONTENTS: New Dietary Guidelines: An Overview, Food Safety and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, Weight Management and Exercise, The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Sodium and Potassium, Dietary Guidelines on Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages, Alcohol Impact Chart, Welcome to Tandalayo Kidd, The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Fats
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Same Foods, New Reasons, Take Another Look at Folic Acid Spotlight on K-State faculty: An interview with Dr. Dr. Daniel Y.C. Fung Professor, Cinnamon--Not Just for Cookies Anymore, Diet Helps Protect Skin Health, Dairy Foods Studied in Weight Loss, Recent Facts About Flax, Apple and Flax Pancakes, Why add Flax Seed to Pancakes or Waffles?
2004
Sept/Oct pdf html: CONTENTS: What's In My Food?, Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition (HN) faculty: An interview with Dr. Valentina Remig, Assistant Professor, Food Adulteration and Additives, Sugar Replacers, Strength in Numbers-Calcium Likely Food Add-in, Non-Nutritive Sweeteners as Sugar Substitutes, Apple Pear Crisp, Equal® vs. Splenda®--Which Should You Use?
June/July pdf html: CONTENTS: Folic Acid —Companion of Carbohydrate, DASH—The Fruit and Vegetable Way to Cardiovascular Health, Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition (HN) faculty: An interview with Dr. Weiqun (George) Wang, Assistant Professor, Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs) for Carbohydrate (Recommended Dietary Allowances for Carbohydrate), Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load: Pros and Cons, Whole Grains Carbs of a Higher Order, A Health-Full Plate, Make Those Liquid Carbs Count!, Wild Rice Casserole, Fruits and Vegetables Add Far More Than Just Carbs.
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Thinking Low Carb? Protein and Fat are in the Spotlight, What Do Low Carb Diets Have to Offer?, Meat--Protein and So Much More, Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs) for protein, Soy--Plant-based Protein of Choice, New Numbers for Omega-3 Fats, Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition (HN) faculty: An interview with Dr. Delores Chambers, Assistant Professor, Pasta with Beans, Moderation Advised When Eating Fish.
2003
August/September pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition Education for Kansas Educators, Preparing University Students to Provide Nutrition Education for People with Limited Resources, American Dietetic Association and Kansas Dietetic Association, Kansas Nutrition Network, Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc., Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Beef Council, Kansas Nutrition Council Collaborates to Serve Members. Body Walk Visits Local Schools, K-State Research and Extension, Contributing Writers Make this Issue Possible.
April/May pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition Plays Key Pole in Community Viability, Spotlight on KSU Faculty: An Interview with Dr. Karen Penner, Professor, How Does Sustainability Involve You?, Shifting Focus to Eating Skills, The Search for Sustainability (a word search game), Gardening--a top leisure-time activity in U.S., National Organic Standards Aid Consumers, Recipe- Farmer's Market Salsa, Recipe- Veggie Quesadillas.
January/February pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition Education: Let the Games Begin!, Spotlight on KSU Faculty: An Interview with Dr. Barbara Lohse, Associate Professor, Bingo, Bridge, Jigsawa and Crossword Puzzles...Is Life Just All Fun and Games? Movement, Fun (and Games)-- With Preschoolers, Words Olé, Sausage Egg Soufflé, Make It Fun and Meaningful.
2002
Nov/Dec pdf html not available for this issue: CONTENTS: What Does Genetics Have to Do with Nutrition, Spotlight on KSU Faculty: Interview with Dr. Jan Leach, Professor, Genetics Influences Nutrition Advice, Need More Information About Genetics?, Recipe for Citrus Pork Rice Bowls.
May/June pdf html: CONTENTS: Get Up and Get Moving!, Summertime Food Safety, Sports Beverages & Sweat Losses, Farmers' Markets Offer Some Pluses for Older Adults, Gardening Grows More than Plants, Web Sites for Your Family to Visit, An Alternative Look At Seasonal Allergies, Check Past Issues for Timely Information, Recipe for Panzanella.
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Educating Nutrition Consumers--A Growing Need, What to Consider When Choosing Materials for Nutrition Education, Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition faculty: An Interview with Sharon Morcos, Instructor, Theory-based Nutrition Education 101, Nutrition Analysis Software Simplifies Routine Tasks, Tailoring Education to Older Adults, Are Your Nutrition Education Tools Readable?
January/February pdf html: CONTENTS: Mineral Basics-What is the Story?, How much of Each Mineral Do We Need?, Interview with Dr. Denis Medeiros, Professor and Department Head, Human Nutrition Bone Health Requires Mineral Boost, Copper Nutrition, Right Amount of Iron is Key, Potential Nutrition Problems in Hispanic Populations, Plum Good Meatballs, Dried Plums Keep Ground Beef Moist.

2001
January/February pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition Needs Change With Age, Ideas for Sharing Meals, Interview with Dr. Mary Higgins, Assistant Professor and Extension Human Nutrition Specialist, Increase Your Safety of Taking Medications, Depression in Older Adults, An Ounce of Prevention... Food Safety for Older Adults, Peanut Butter Prune Snacks, Bean, Vegetable and Ham Soup, A New Food Pyramid, Nutrition Tip for Older Adults: Fix It Simply.
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Men's Health-- A Little Attention May Add Quality Years, Web Sites for Nutrition Education, Recipes and Physical Fitness for Men's Health ISSUES, Spotlight on Dr. Mark Haub, Tough Guys Get Foodborne Illness, Too!, And Now A Word From Our Readers...Survey results, Eating for 2...Hundred Million, Nutrition for Your Prostate, New Legislation Focused on Men's Health, Recipe...Spiced Pork Chops.
May/June pdf html: CONTENTS: Women's Health-- Nutrition and Health Practices Affect Cancer Risk in Women, Web Sites Focused on Female Health, Spotlight on Dr. Carol Ann Holcomb, Diet and Herbs Help Migraine Headaches, Old But New: Menopause Management with Plants, Recipe: Chocolate Mousse, Tofu Blender Drink, Female Athletes Risk Specific Health Problems.
July August pdf html: CONTENTS: Where Are We At With Trans Fat?, Fat to Grow On, Spotlight on K-State's Human Nutrition (HN) faculty: An Interview with Dr. Sung Koo, Professor, Fat Replacers Aren't New, Put Omega-3 Fats in Your Diet, New Cholesterol Testing and Management Guidelines Issued May, 2001, Salmon Loaf.
September/October pdf html: CONTENTS: Strategies to Manage Holiday Eating, Beware of Unwanted Weight Gain Over Winter Month, An Interview with Dr. Edgar Chambers IV, Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, Diabetes Awareness Can Safeguard Your Health, How Much is a Serving? Sizing Up Portions, Menu Planning? Consider Food Allergies, Celebrating the Holidays with a Vegetarian Twist, Broccoli Garden Salad, Kids Learn About More than Food in the Kitchen.
November/December pdf html: CONTENTS: Sedentary Life Expensive, Unhealthy, An Interview with Jeff Ferguson, MS, A.T.C., Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Sports Medicine,; An Interview with Dr. Katharine Grunewald, Professor, Weight Training Questions and Answers, Energy Packaged to Go, Kids Move, Learn and Have Fun, Pairing Limited Mobility and Physical Activity, Hot Spiced Tea Mix, Make Everyday Moving Day For Your Family.
2000
January/February pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy, Concerns of Pregnancy-Choosing for Two, The Pregnant Vegetarian, Eating Well for a Healthy Baby and Mom, Nutrition for Breastfeeding, Refrigerator Bran Muffins, Split Pea Soup for Busy Mothers
Spotlight Extra pdf html: Supplement to the January/February Issue; CONTENTS: Weight gain during pregnancy and calorie needs, Gestational Diabetes, Toxemia of Pregnancy
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Understanding of Infant Nutrition Needed, The ABC's of Feeding the Newborn, Feeding a Newborn, Breastfeeding Support, The Parent-Infant Feeding Relationship, Introducing Solids to Your Baby, When to Wean, Making your Own Baby Food at Home, Recommended Guidelines for Children Beginning Solid Food
May/June pdf html: CONTENTS: Young children: Feed with Care!, Water: An Essential Need, Snacks--A Healthy Part of Childhood, Don't Take a Chance on Choking, Childhood Weight Issues-Where are We?, Hunger A Real Concern for Many Kansas Children, My Child is Heavy What Do I Do?, New Pediatric Growth Charts Released, Eating Breakfast Helps Kids Make the Grade!, Take an Active Role in School Food Service, PB & J Surprise Muffins, Easy Breakfasts for Kids to Make, Cooking with Kids, Children and Food Allergies, Healthy Vegetarian Diet for Children, Is Your Child a Picky Eater?
July/August pdf html: CONTENTS: Growing Nutrition Needs: The Adolescent Years, High Fiber, Low Fat Equals Healthy Teen Diet, Eating Together Helps Nutrition, Too, Quick, Healthy Breakfast Ideas--Teens Listen Up!, Healthy Meatless Meats May Appeal to the Entire Family, Sports Nutrition Important for Active Teens, Adults, Nutrition for Pregnant Teens, Eating Disorders Among Teens, Peanut Butter Breakfast Balls, When in Doubt...Throw it Out!
September/October pdf html: CONTENTS: Nutrition and the Young Adult--Time for the Ounce of Prevention?, Why Doesn't it Just Say FAT?, The ABCs of Good Health, Sports and Body Weight, Weighty Issues Common to Young Adults, Young Adults and Alcohol Consumption, Eating Out Take-Over, Healthy Eating Hassle-Free, Quick-to-Fix Casserole, Appliance Impaired? You Can Still Cook, Dietary Calcium: Important for Young Adults.
November/December 2000 pdf html: CONTENTS: Positive Choices Pay Back in Healthy Ways, Can You Judge Reliable Nutrition Information?, Interview with Dr. Richard Baybutt, Associate Professor, Nutrition and Air Travel: Cleared for Takeoff, To Drink or Not to Drink..., Is Nutrition at Work for You?, Cheddar Broccoli Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, Bringing Back Mealtime, Nutrition Spotlight Survey
1999
January/February pdf html: CONTENTS: Functional Foods: A Prescription for Health?, Feeding Safety, FTC/Advertising, Table of Functional Foods, Healthy Diet?, Spotlight of EFNEP. Website, Spotlight on FNP, Spotlight Modified Recipe, Changes in F & N.
March/April pdf html: CONTENTS: Away-From-Home Foods Less Healthful?, Did You Know??, When We Eat Out, Remember Fruits and Veggies!, Could This Be Your Cup of Tea?, A Food Guide Pyramid for Toddlers, FNP Trailblazing in Finney County, Spotlight Modified Recipe.
May/June pdf html: CONTENTS: Water-- The Body's Most Valuable Liquid Asset, Children Need More Water When Playing in the Heat, Watch for These Signs! Heat Stroke, Water Needs During Exercise, Fluids are Especially Important for Elders, Watch for These Signs! Heat Exhaustion, Caution to Outdoor Workers: Drink Before You Become Thirsty, Spot Light on FNP, "Exploring the Food Pyramid with Professor Popcorn", Spotlight Featured Recipe.
July/August pdf html: CONTENTS: Why 5 A Day?, Our Mothers Were Right: Roughage (aka Fiber) Is Good for Us, Choosing Fruits and Vegetables, More to Offer Than Vitamins, Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables, Soy for Your Health, Spotlight Featured Recipe: Hearty Bulgur Salad, Quick Recipes, Serving suggestions for fruit and vegetables, Select your daily intake.
September/October pdf html: CONTENTS: Strengthen Your Bone Knowledge, Calcium Adds Up-- What's Your Total?, Calcium Supplements, Recommended Daily Calcium Amounts, Bone Health is a Key Nutrition Issue for Kids, Bone Health for Vegetarians, Osteoporosis, Dietary Factors Affect Bone Health, Exercise and Bone Health, Minerals & More for Bone Health.
November/December pdf html: CONTENTS: Children's Weight Issues What Should Be Done?, Vegetarians and Weight Issues, The Realities of Dysfunctional Eating, Food for Thought?, Healthy at Any Size, Tenets if Size Acceptance, The Activity Pyramid, Exercise Guidelines, Ways to Increase Daily Activity, Older Adults and Malnutrition, Tips for Gaining Weight, Featured Recipe: Crunchy Popcorn Mix.
1998
November/December pdf html: CONTENTS: Celebration Spotlights EFNEP's Long Success!, Rapid Responses; Breastfeeding Benefits Family and Society; Three Years of FNP in Kansas; Physical Activity, TV, and Fatness Among Children; Spotlight on KNN; The Facts and Politics About Sodium; Spotlight on the Web: The Nutrient Data Laboratory; Hunger in Midwestern Inner-city Young Children; Spotlight Modified Recipe

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