Home > Food & Health > Health > Family Nutrition Program (FNP) - Hunger and Obesity Paradox Obesity is prevalent within low-income households. Extension personnel can address this condition by following six basic prinnciples. Here Comes the Sun... Watch Out! [Image: Here Comes the Sun... Watch Out!] This publication includes some facts you should know about skin cancer, the most common form of cancer. It also has tips on sun safety and sunscreen varieties and use. Holiday Stress Tips to Help You Manage [Image: holding candle] Holidays cause stress even under the best of circumstances. And many Louisiana families continue to have far from an ideal situation this Christmas season. Loss can trigger depression during the holidays. And many Louisiana families have experienced great loss because of the hurricanes, an illness or death in the family. Some have family members far away from home in Iraq or Afghanistan or have lost their jobs. Common Reactions to Crisis by Ages Most children can put into perspective tragic or sad events that don't impact them personally. However, some children may be at risk of more extreme reactions because of personal circumstances. Adults should contact a professional if children exhibit the following over an extended period of time.  more articles... ‘Anniversary Effects’ Of Hurricanes Expected Flashbacks, feelings of grief or depression and other symptoms can be attributed to the anniversary of a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one, an accident or a natural disaster. LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser expects many people will suffer the "anniversary effects" of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Strategies for Helping Youth Cope with Disaster After any disaster, children are most afraid that the event will recur, that they or someone they love will be hurt or killed, that they may be separated from those they love and be left alone. Here are strategies to help caregivers help affected children. Helping Children Deal with Crisis Hurricanes have brought crisis into the living rooms of all Americans. Once again, the trauma of such events has struck at the heart of America. Dealing with natural disasters is difficult enough for all to comprehend. The lives of all will be changed forever. It is incredibly more difficult when young people and children are involved and are the victims. Family Nutrition Program (FNP) - Building A Grassroots Movement The most effective grassroots initiatives consistently return to several basic premises: Changing people's lives is labor-intensive work. Be aware of women’s No.1 killer [Image: Go Red] (Distributed 01/31/08) February is American Heart Month. Women will again “Go Red for Women” by wearing something red or special pin to raise awareness of heart disease, women’s no. 1 killer. Folic Acid Critical To Good Health [Image: dried beans] Including folic acid in your diet is a key strategy for optimal health, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. This is her message during National Folic Acid Awareness week, Jan. 9-15. Nutritionist Looks At Good And Bad Mold On Food [Image: Cheese Tray] When you see mold on food, is it safe to cut off the moldy part and use the rest? For most foods the answer is no, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Common Sense Prevents Spread Of Staph Infections (Distributed 12/05/07) A certain type of staph infection (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus – MRSA) can easily be prevented with proper hygiene and heal with treatment, according to Terri Crawford, Northeast region nutrition agent with the LSU AgCenter. Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others [Image: pediatrician with baby] Typically, providers require that children be kept from care for a minimum of 24 hours or until symptoms disappear. Get It Growing: Healthy Gardening (For Release On Or After 11/2/07) Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise. It contributes to a healthy lifestyle. More...