Day camps to teach farm safety to kids
School-aged kids across Ohio will have opportunities this spring and summer to take part in a series of Ohio State University Extension-sponsored day camps focused on farm safety.
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Pizza Hut menu getting cheesier
Pizza Hut’s latest menu addition piles on the cheese for dairy-loving consumers, proving that it’s hard to go wrong with more cheese.
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Bloggers wage war against Kraft Mac & Cheese
Two health food bloggers have rallied thousands of supporters against Kraft's use of artificial dyes in some of their popular Macaroni & Cheese products.
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Study: Eat more protein for breakfast
Up to 60 percent of young adults consistently skip breakfast, and one study points that this habit may lead to more late-night snacking and weight gain.
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High-fat milk better for toddlers? Study says 'yes'
Toddlers given low- or no-fat milk are more likely to be overweight than those who drink higher-fat milk, according to a new study.
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Protein-packed dairy keeps bodies healthy
Hungry? Don’t grab a candy bar. Grab a protein-packed dairy treat instead. New research has shown that protein, including milk protein, helps build muscle, improve muscle function and prevent some chronic diseases.
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College kids who don’t drink milk could face serious consequences
College-age kids who don’t consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new University of Illinois study.
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America’s favorite drink: Water
America’s love affair with soda pop is quickly coming to an end. The new preferred drink for thirsty consumers is now water.
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Dairy farmer: Montana raw milk bill would 'undermine' industry
A push to legalize raw milk sales in Montana is leaving a sour taste with many of the state’s dairy farmers.
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Webinar series makes communication ‘Easy as PIE’
The University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) is now hosting a monthly webinar series, ‘Easy as PIE’. The series provides an opportunity to learn about critical agriculture and natural resource issues in an interactive online environment.
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Raw milk still off-limits in Indiana
After months of back and forth efforts to permit raw milk sales in Indiana, lawmakers have made it clear that raw milk remains off-limits for human consumption.
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