Food safety true or false quickquiz
Nine statements test basic food safety. Key points include freshness tests for bread, mold cautions, use by dates for luncheon meats, seven day guideline for dairy, mold rules for cheese, smell not reliable, dented cans discard only if bulging or leaking, and dogs not a food safety gauge. Source credits Dr. Christine Bruhn UC Davis.
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Monkeysee
Christine Bruhn
Center For Food Safety Research
University of California, Davis
Energy bars offer a lighter boost, not a meal replacement
The piece notes Clif Bar and Luna mini bars provide about 100 and 80 calories respectively, ideal for midmeal boosts. It cites a Kaiser Family Foundation report on targeted marketing contributing to higher obesity rates among African Americans, including more food ads in black oriented media.
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Luna
Ref
Kaiser Family Foundation
American Journal of Public Health
Double Duty Gardeners Get a Workout in the Yard
Barbara Mahany notes gardeners combine yard work with fitness as Jim Karas promotes compound movement. He says lifting bulbs, watering cans, and raking act like full body routines, matching exercises to daily tasks for efficiency.
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Barbara Mahany
Chicago Tribune
Jim Karas
Karas
Rodale Books
Stability ball abdominal crunches improve upper and lower abs
A 2003 study by the National Strength and Conditioning Association found that stability ball crunches recruit more upper and lower abdominal muscles than several other exercises. The guide explains ball size, setup, form, and a 10 to 12 rep routine. Kris Pritchett offers expert guidance.
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
New thinking for a healthier life and public policy
Activist Marilynn Preston proposes three health lifestyle laws to be enacted in the next administration. She calls for free bicycles, incentives for alternative energy through personal fitness, and a National Thriving Test tied to insurance premiums. She argues personal responsibility reduces healthcare costs and urges readers to contact her.
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Paris
Portland
America
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