more... > Parishes > Richland > Family & Consumer Sciences > Six Steps for Successful Aging Older adults who want to increase their chances for healthful aging should use common sense and follow six simple steps to protect their bodies and brains. Food Safety #4 [Image: Food Safety] Serving foods safely, suggested temperature for keeping foods cold, eight rules of safe food handling, cleaning & sanitizing, making a sanitizing solution. Food Safety Update #3 [Image: Food Safety] Preventing Cross Contamination, Avoiding the Temperature Danger Zone, Hand Washing, Hand Sanitizers, Hygiene Tips Food Safety Update #2 [Image: Food Safety Update] Nutritional tips in keeping food safe!  more articles... Food Safety Update #1 [Image: F.Y.I.] This fact sheet provides informative, educational ways to keep food safe. Nutrition News [Image: Nutrition News] An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter. Physical Activity Guidelines for Children [Image: Physical Activity Guidelines for Children] Regular physical activity is associated with immediate and long-term health benefits such as easier weight control, lower blood pressure, improved cardio-respiratory function and enhanced psychological well-being. Active children are more likely to become active adults. Suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities included. MyPyramid [Image: MyPyramid for Kids] The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. Healthier Diet of Young Children [Image: Healthier Diet of Young Children] This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation. USDA's Updated Food Pyramid [Image: Logo] Following these guidelines will help ensure the health of American families while guaranteeing the health of agribusiness corporations around the world. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) The mission of EFNEP is to empower limited-income families with young children to make informed decisions about food purchasing, food safety and meal management. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to solve problems related to their families' food dollars and meal management, which, in turn, will help them become more efficient in meeting their families' needs. 'Character Critters' Teaches Children Valuable Lessons [Image: critter circle image] The LSU AgCenter has developed a resource that parents and teachers can use with young children to teach them about good character. The resource features six cute critters and the lessons they learn about personal character.