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View this article and video for tips on keeping infant formulas safe.
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What are the main food allergens? What are the most common food allergy signs and symptoms? Find answers here.
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Trying to reduce food waste in your home? Apply these tips and strategies to decipher expiration labels and keep food fresh for longer.
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Learn the difference between total sugars and added sugars, and discover how the Nutrition Facts Label can help you choose foods that are lower in added sugars.
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Learn what common foods are natural sources of the vitamin folate, plus what foods may have folic acid added during processing.
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View tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen, at the grocery store, and when ordering from restaurants.
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Wondering what acrylamide is and how it forms in food? This FDA resource explains the basics about this chemical and its safety.
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How can the Nutrition Facts label help you to choose foods rich in vitamins and minerals? Use this interactive resource to find out!
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FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition developed “Everyday Food Safety” resources to increase food safety awareness among young adults ages 18 – 29. Check out the materials available to use in your classroom, health expo, waiting room, or website.
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Whether you are a home cook, a professional chef, or a recipe writer, there are some easy steps you can take to help keep your food safe all the way from the grocery store to the kitchen table.
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Read about saturated fat - what it is, where it is found, and how you can use the Nutrition Facts Label for reducing saturated fat in your diet.
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Read about monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats - what they are, where they are found, what they do, and how to use the Nutrition Facts Label to replace saturated fat with mono and polyunsaturated fats.
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Read about sodium - what it is, where it is found, and tips for reducing sodium in your diet.
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This article and short video provides healthy breakfast tips for kids.
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Read about protein - what it does, where it is found, and how to use the Nutrition Facts Label to monitor the protein in your diet.
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Read about Total Carbohydrates on the Nutrition Facts label.
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Learn about the functions that each vitamin and mineral performs in the body.
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Read about dietary fiber: what it is, where it is found, and how you can increase the amount of fiber in your diet.
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Many foods or beverages are flavored—but how can you tell where those flavors come from?
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Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) vary from patient to patient and include changes in diet, nutrition and exercise. Some patients require medications to manage their symptoms. Currently there are no medications that cure IBS.
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Know the proper food safety precautions to take before, during, and after a power outage.
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As you enjoy fresh produce, follow these safe handling tips to help protect yourself and your family.
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Learn how to select, cook, and store eggs to avoid contamination and complications with foodborne illness.
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The Science and Our Food Supply Teacher Guides are challenging hands-on, minds-on activities that link food safety and nutrition to students' everyday lives. They are crafted in a teacher-friendly modular format that easily fit into science, health, and other classes.
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Provides tips on food safety when caring for infants and children.