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- Blood
levels of vitamin C are significantly lower in children exposed
to second-hand smoke at home than in children who don't live with
smokers.
Source: Tufts Nutrition Letter.
March 2003.
- Estrogen-containing
products for postmenopausal women must now carry a "black box"
warning that they raise the risk for heart disease and breast
cancer.
Source: Tufts Nutrition Letter.
March 2003.
- The
Food and Drug Administration says both an 8-ounce cup of
soda and a 12-ounce can of soda may be labeled as one serving,
despite a 50-calorie difference.
Source: Tufts Nutrition Letter.
March 2003.
- Irradiation at higher does
than for food is used to sterilize hospital instruments,
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and adhesive bandages. If you have eaten spices, many have been
irradiated for decades. These often come from hot, humid regions
that are breeding ground for contaminating insects and microorganisms.
Source: ADA Nutrition News.
March 14, 2003.
- According
to a recent study, evocative wording influences food choices.
When foods such as grilled chicken or red beans with rice were
sold under more suggestive names like "tender grilled chicken"
or traditional Cajun read beans with rice" their collective sales
rose by 27% over 6 weeks. Other terms that work especially
well include "country" peach tart, "Iowa" pork chop, and
"chocolate velvet" ice cream .
Source: Tufts Nutrition Letter.
March 2003.
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advertising wording is everything. For example, zucchini cookies
are more likely to be sold if they are advertised as "Grandma's
zucchini cookies."
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Hispanic Health
Fair Attend
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- Glenna and Stephany will be
meeting with state WIC officials in April to discuss program objectives
for the future. Details will be posted as soon as they are available.
- Data from WIC indicates that
currently 59% of the WIC participants in Tulsa County have
an income at or below 130% of the poverty level. The ONE Program
requires that we keep this information on file in our CNEP unit
offices.
- On March 12, 2003, a Notice
announcing revised WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines was published
in the Federal Register. WIC State agencies must implement the
new guidelines on July 1, 2003. You should receive the new guidelines
from WIC soon.
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Saturday, March 15th
was the first annual Hispanic Health Fair. About 800 Hispanics attended
the days activities. Many Hispanics received free eye exams, blood
pressure check-ups, cholesterol screenings, mammograms, etc.
The OSU CNEP Program had a booth hosted by Celinda
and Melissa. Over 30 people signed up to participate in the
CNEP Program. The referrals will fall on the shoulders of Celinda
since the classes will need to be in Spanish.
Overall the day proved to be a great chance
to increase the visibility of the CNEP Program.
Thanks to Celinda for her hard work in
making the day so successful.
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