more... > Parishes > Vermilion Parish > Family & Consumer Sciences > Welcome to the Vermilion Parish Family & Consumer Sciences page. The mission statement of FCS programming is to enhance the lives of individuals and families, strengthen communities and shape the future of Louisiana through research-based information. Linked from this page you will find helpful information on a variety of subjects: food preservation; food safety; nutrition, diet and health; diabetes; heart disease; family resource management; low income nutrition; and family development. We have free publications on many of these topics at our office located at 1105 W. Port Street in Abbeville. 1105 West Port Street · Abbeville, LA · 70510 - 5831 Phone: (337) 898-4335 · Fax: (337) 893-7165 Holiday Safety Tips Safety tips related to Christmas treees, food, toys and fire. Tailgating Food Safety [Image: Tailgating Food Safety] A fact sheet promoting food safety while tailgating. Carbohydrate Counting Tips For Fall Foods Fact sheet on carbohydrate counting tips for fall foods. Special treats that are hard to resist can also make it hard to manage blood glucose levels. Holiday Food Safety Food safety tips for buying, cooking and serving a turkey.  more articles... Incredible Edible Louisiana Yam Thanksgiving is a perfect time to enjoy Louisiana yams. The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato – sweet and flavorful, with a soft, moist flesh. Eat Well When Eating Out A fact sheet on eating healthy when eating out. Iron-It's Important Too! Fact sheet on iron in our body. Healthy Eating as We Age We can stay healthy by eating right, exercising daily and making sure we get proper medical care. Vitamin A Facts [Image: Good Food Sources of Vitamin A] Information on vitamin A, recommended amounts needed daily, good food sources of vitamin A. Cranberries [Image: Photograph of cranberries] Information on using cranberries in your holiday meals or recipes. Includes recipe for Cranberry Whole Wheat Muffins. High Blood Pressure Though high blood pressure can be controlled and treated, it is usually called “the silent killer” because it has no symptoms. Usually if left untreated, it can cause a heart attack, stroke, or even kidney failure.