more... > Parishes > St. Helena > Family & Consumer Sciences > Technology helps provide information for food stamp recipients [Image: pittman and yager a food stamp office] (Distributed 1/23/09) With nutrition-related diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer on the rise, the LSU AgCenter is developing ways to improve the eating habits of food stamp recipients. MyPyramid for Preschoolers [Image: MyPyramid for Preschoolers Logo] You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Use MyPyramid to help your preschooler eat well, be active, and be healthy. MyPyramid for Preschoolers is for children 2 to 5 years of age. National Handwashing Awareness Week [Image: Hands] A brief description of the proper handwashing technique and related web links are given. New activity guidelines good for everyone (Distributed 10/21/08) New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are designed “so people can easily fit physical activity into their daily plan and incorporate activities they enjoy,” said LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.  more articles... Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Smart Choices: Healthy Snacks for Home and School [Image: snacks] Smart snacking is a great way to meet daily nutrient requirements that may be missd at meal times. Use these quick and nutritious snack ideas to add nutrients to your diet without adding too many calories. Keep Food Safe During Holiday Cookouts [Image: Family cooking out beside RV] (Distributed 06/26/06) One part of a safe and happy 4th of July celebration is ensuring your food is safe to eat, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Understanding Infants, Toddlers May Eliminate Biting Behaviors Toddlers bite because it is a natural part of their growth and development. This article will look at some strategies parents and caregivers alike can implement to prevent biting behavior. Your Security Blanket [Image: Your Security Blanket] A monthly newsletter for parents of newborns. (PDF Format Only)