January 15, 2007

from Robin Bagwell, Program Coordinator

Living Well Walk Program---Working on certificates, cards, log sheets, encouragement.

Children's Discovery Museum--- Appointed to the team to create the nutrition center at the museum!

1-12... Dietetics Intern Rotation...

Lining up two interns from the Cancer Center to do their dietetics rotation. One will come in to talk about extension and attend the Nutrition PDO telenet on Jan. 18 !County Web Page...

Web Page work

Added Food Pantry Question to the FAQ...Food and Nutrition Blog

Updated Welcome Column

Added FAQ...Can I Leave my Leftovers from Lunch in the Car?

Added to the Nutrition Education Page...program updates

Added a feature the news release for upcoming Health Literacy Telenet

Sampling of inquiries---

1-12...Responded to a materials request...to use materials for program for 3 year olds. Past several years has borrowed pyramid, handouts, food models and shared any innovative ideas.

Q: I have a recipe for a pie that calls for heavy cream in the bottom portion and whipping cream on the top. I have looked in the store and located heavy cream...but, the whipping cream container says "heavy whipping cream"..are these the same thing?? Or is there a difference?? I can't find a container that just says whipping cream. Also, can half and half be whipped??

A: Refer to FAQ Blog to find the answer I gave this caller

1-12...Handled mailings to dietitians forupcoming Nutrition Telenets

Q: Starting a Food Bank and need guidelines for shelf life of canned goods.

A: I checked with the state nutrition team and researched food pantry guidelines on the web. Check our FAQ blog for the answer.

Q: New in town and looking for parenting classes

A: Shared what we have and also shared FCRC (Family Community Resource Center), WIC at the Health Dept., Partners in Parenting, Project oz

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