HE-393
PHYSICAL
WELL-BEING
Supportive Programs
The variety of topics and program alternatives to help you improve your physical well-being is limited only by your creativity in thinking about your health. Diet and Health
Programs in this area may include programs related to dietary guidelines, RDA’s, nutrient requirements throughout the life cycle, programs discussing the role and need for vitamin/mineral supplements, and programs which deal with other factors in diet (i.e., fiber, water, cholesterol, sodium). Also of concern in this area are the issues associated with food and drug interaction. Leader training and special lessons are available.
Food Preparation and Substitutes
Programs in this area will focus on substitutes for meats and other foods, special preparation methods (particularly as they relate to nutrient content), low-cost food planning and preparation techniques, attitudes toward food and related food behavior. Dietary preference and behavior of young children is a related concern. Self-study programs, leader training and special lessons are available.
Food Safety and Home Food Preservation
Use and storage of leftovers, general lessons on food preservation, drying, freezing and canning are all topics of major concern to families relative to food safety. Leader training and special lessons are available.
Laundry and Treatment of Clothing to Minimize Pesticide Residue
Displays, as well as leader training lessons, are a part of this program area. Special requests may be made to help solve this problem.

References
V. Herbert and S. Barrett, Vitamins and “Health” Foods: The Great American Hustle, G. F. Stickley Co. Philadelphia. 1981.

A. J. Vander, Nutrition, Stress and Toxic. Chemicals: An Approach to Environment-Health Controversies, University of Michigan Press. Ann Arbor. 1981.

U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. 1981.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health: United States, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. 1981.

Yandelovich, Skelly and White, General Mills American Family Report: 1978-79 Family Health in an Era of Stress, General Mills. Minneapolis. 1979.
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Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, State of Indiana, Purdue University and U. S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. H. G. Diesslin, Director, West Lafayette, IN. Issued in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914. It is the policy of the Cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to its programs and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or handicap.
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