Fiber claims and label facts on daily intake
Experts warn fiber's health benefits go beyond regularity, linking higher intake to lower cancer and heart disease risk. Labels may misstate fiber by up to 25 percent, and claims require foods to be low fat, low sodium, and provide at least 0.6 grams soluble fiber per serving. For guidance call 633-1477. Melissa Hight of Craven County Cooperative Extension Service offers advice.
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Chores as Character Building Sparks Family Debate
Experts say chores help kids grow toward independence and family contribution, though battles with teens are common. Karen Bogenschneider notes chores are the most frequent source of parent child conflict, while Judith Major advises praise and consistent rewards to sustain motivation.
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University of Wisconsin- Madison
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Judith Major
St. Mary’s Hill Hospital
Milwaukee
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Chore guidance from Milwaukee experts for kids
The Milwaukee Journal summarizes expert tips to get children to do chores. Start early, model behavior, and make chores a family routine. Use age appropriate tasks, offer choice, and avoid gender bias. Reward effort with praise or pennies via a Job Jar while avoiding money on demand.
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Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Coffee Hour Meeting
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club invites recent movers to a coffee hour at 10 a.m. on October 6 at Kate Sharrs home 1415 Red Robin Lane. A monthly meeting follows at 7:45 p.m. October 11 in the Hl McDonald Middle School cafeteria Elizabeth Avenue off Glenburnie Road with speaker Rick Dove Neuse River Keeper.
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Glenburnie Road
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Quilting Guild to show quilts in Mum Festival
The Twin Rivers Piecemakers Quilting Guild will present a quilt show during the Chrysanthemum Festival from October 7 to 9 at the Sudan Temple. Admission is $2, hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. Sunday. Door prizes and a raffle quilt available for a $1 donation. Information line 638 8992.
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VFW Post 2514 Dance With Little Creek At Night
VFW Post 2514 hosts a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday with musical guests Little Creek. Admission is six dollars. A fish fry begins at noon on October 8, costing three dollars to support local veterans. Call Cal at 637-9222 for details. United Senior Services sponsors a North Carolina State Fair trip on October 18 departing 7 p.m. from 811 George St. and returning about 6:30 p.m. The bus stops at Shoney’s in Goldsboro for a breakfast. cost ten dollars includes bus fare. Gate admission is free for ages 65 and over. Entertainment features Brothers N Bluegrass, Swinging Tappers, and Golden Pom Pom Girls. Reservations by 4 p.m. Monday at 638-3800.
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Veterans Wars
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United Senior Services Inc
George St
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Goldsboro
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