more... > LaSalle > Family & Consumer Sciences > Nutrition/Health > Let's Talk Turkey It’s important to be careful when you handle turkey. Thawing, stuffing, cooking, serving and storing leftovers should be done properly to prevent food borne illness, often called food poisoning. Follow the rules and the guidelines to keep your turkey safe and delicious. Dehydration in Children [Image: water] Soaring summer temperatures can be a great threat to active kids, resulting in dehydration and heat-related illness. Breakfast is Important [Image: breakfast] Breakfast is usually considered the most important meal of the day, but one-fourth of children ages 6 to 11 miss that meal. Barbecue Safety [Image: barbeque] News article on barbecue safety from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans  more articles... Food Safety After the Storm [Image: Food Safety Information] Information on food safety regarding hurricanes and refrigerated foods. Smart Choices: Help Your Heart [Image: help your heart] The foods you eat now can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat when you’re young can lead to heart problems as you grow older. Help your heart by making healthy food choices.