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Karen Ridings
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Karen A. Ridings, M.S., R.D., is a family consumer sciences agent located in Frederick County. She joined the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Frederick County office, in January 2008. As a registered dietitian and elementary education teacher, families have always been the primary focus of her career!
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To help support the caregivers in our community, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Adult Care Center of the Northern Shenandoah Valley are sponsoring a one-day workshop (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) on Nov. 9 to give caregivers tools to make their jobs easier.
The school year is fully under way. Throughout the year, elementary children often bring treats to school to celebrate their birthdays with fellow classmates. Typical foods for celebrations include cupcakes, cookies and other foods high in fat and sugar. Given that the obesity rates among children are on the rise, birthday celebrations can become a teachable moment for children.
Sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips, beets, and parsnips are full of fiber and nutrients galore! MyPlate encourages people to fill half their dinner plates with fruit and vegetables. Root vegetables can round out a menu with warm colors and flavors.
On Aug. 23rd, Virginians experienced an earthquake measuring 5.8 for approximately 20-30 seconds. Buildings were immediately inspected for structural damage, but very few people gave thought to the impact of the quake on their wells and septic tanks!
Hurricane Irene is developing and may threaten the East Coast. Advance preparation is important in case your power is disrupted. Here are some recommendations about preparation and ways to determine if your food is safe after a power outage.
According to the USDA, 14.7 percent of U.S. households were food insecure in 2009. Food insecurity means that the availability of and access to food is very limited. In these tough economic times, more families are having difficulty buying healthy foods to feed their families and are turning to local food pantries for help.
Tis the season for peaches and tomatoes! Pies, jams, sauces and soups...are you ready to can these wonderful fruits?
The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines encourages people to "balance calories." What does this mean?
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are designed to improve the health of Americans by promoting healthy eating choices and physical activity, ultimately reducing risk for chronic diseases.
There is an old saying..."Health is wealth." Achieving and maintaining a healthy body requires some effort. To help us reach this goal, the United States Department of Agriculture has recently released a new set of dietary guidelines for Americans.
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