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Two Smart Things To Do For Children
(Posted on 5/15/2007)
Check out the information on two smart things parents and grandparents can do to ensure children's health and success at school.

The Risk of High Blood Pressure
(Posted on 5/13/2007)
Are you at normal weight for your height?
Do you do some kind of physical activity almost daily?
Do you watch the amount of sodium you eat?
If you answer no to any of those questions you may be at risk for high blood pressure. Learn why you should care and what you can do.

Lifestyle Changes, Increasing Potassium
(Posted on 3/26/2007)
Increasing potassium is one of the lifestyle changes recommended to prevent, delay or lower blood pressure. But is the banana your best potassium source?
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Debbie Haub-Child Care Food Program Coordinator
Phone: 641-342-3316
Fax: 641-342-3316
Email:
dhaub@iastate.edu Barb Fuller-Family Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 782-8426
Fax: (641) 782-7213
Email:
bfuller@iastate.edu
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