more... > Parishes > Livingston > Family Nutrition Program > Pumpkins: Not Just Decorations! [Image: Pumpkins: Not Just Decoration!] It's pumpkin time! The most popular use of pumpkins is for decoration as jack-o'-lanterns, but they are a very nutritious food that's high in beta-carotene and vitamins C and E. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds [Image: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds] Toasted pumpkin seeds have a nutty flavor and are packed with protein and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are delicious toasted and salted -- or flavored with sweet and savory spices. Family Fun Health Day [Image: LSU AgCenter Family Nutrition Program] A free community event...fun for all! Event will kick off on September 19, 2009, at 10 a.m.with a 1-mile walk through North Park! Get Moving with LSU AgCenter! [Image: Small changes for a healthy you!] Make small changes for a healthy you! The Family Nutrition Program can help you learn simple ways to eat healthfully and move more.  more articles... Technology helps provide information for food stamp recipients [Image: PIttman & Yager watching Good Food TV @ Livingston Food Stamp Office] With nutrition-related diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer on the rise, the LSU AgCenter is implementing creative ways to reach Food Stamp recipients. Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands! [Image: How safe is your kitchen?] The American Dietetic Association's consumer education program, Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands®, communicates the important role consumers play in preparing foods safely in their own homes. Nutrition News [Image: Nutritin News] An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs Newsletter. Smart Choices Newsletters [Image: Read the Label] Nutrition news for adults and children along with food budgeting information and recipes. FNP Classes and More [Image: Food Labels] FNP in Livingston Parish offers educational programs on a variety of topics for income-eligible audiences who are young and young at heart. Why is Nutrition Important? [Image: MyPyramid Logo] Eating well is vital for everyone at all ages. Whatever your age, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health and in how you look and feel. Family Nutrition Program [Image: Foster Grandparents] The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is a federally funded program that has been providing nutrition education to low-income families in Louisiana for more than 13 years. FNP works with local agencies to meet the needs of families with limited resources. Be a Star Chef [Image: Waffle Pizza] The LSU AgCenter Family Nutrition Program taught youth ages 8 to 12 how to make healthy snacks during the "Be a Star Chef" program July 14, 2008, at the Denham Springs/ Walker branch of the Livingston Parish Library. MyPyramid [Image: MyPyramid] One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you make smart choices from every food group. Find your balance between food and physical activity, get the most nutrition out of your calories and stay within your daily calorie needs. MyPyramid for Kids [Image: MyPyramid ] These MyPyramid for Kids materials were designed specifically for children aged 6 to 11. Click for more information...