A quarterly publication, for San Luis Obispo County professionals working in the areas of Nutrition, Food Safety, and Consumer Economics.
Retirement Announcement
Jun 20, 2011
Shirley Peterson announces her retirement.
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Change in venue for May 18th Making Every Dollar Count
May 10, 2011
The Making Every Dollar Count training on Wednesday May 18 will now be held at: Chumash Resort Hotel-Oak Room 3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez.
Since the venue has been changed, the early registration deadline date has been extended to Friday May 13, 2011. Hope you can join us for this train-the-trainer program that focuses on helping clientele get the most for their money so they have adequate resources to buy a healthy diet.
3 continuing education units for registered dietitians and diet techs
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Making Every Dollar Count Workshop
Apr 14, 2011
May 18, 2011 9:00-Noon
UCCE Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way San Luis Obispo
A Train-the-trainer program on money management issues for limited-resources, limited literacy audiences
Learn how to train others to manage money during these rough times!
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High School Financial Planning Program Training & Money Talks for Teens
Nov 1, 2010
How to prepare and teach financial literacy classes: Only 17 spaces left!Download (PDF)
Update Oct, 2010 Includes Upcoming Events
Oct 1, 2010
Menu and Vending Labeling,Mymoney.gov,Energy Drinks, Research Briefs and more...Download (PDF)
Eat Smart & Play Hard Workshop
Apr 6, 2010
Reminder: May 7, 2010 "Let's Eat Smart & Play Hard" Workshop A Train-the Trainer ProgramDownload (PDF)
Update Spring 2010
Mar 16, 2010
Nutrition, Food Safety and Consumer Economics Information Spring 2010 Edition- includes articles on food-label use, discount Rx cards, the costs of foodborne illness and more...plus, info and registration for the upcoming "Eat Smart & Play Hard Together" workshop!Download (PDF)
Best Practices in Health Promotion
Mar 8, 2010
Best Practices in Health Promotion is a tri-county health forum for educators, care providers, and others who promote health. The forum is being held on Friday, April 9 from 9 AM-3 PM in Santa Barbara and costs $10. Five nursing credits available for additional $10.Download (PDF)
Earned Income Tax Credit Webinar 02/25/10
Feb 16, 2010
Join us for a free webinar on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Dr. Karen Varcoe, Consumer Economic Specialist at UC Riverside will lead this training and share what is the EITC, who is eligible, and how easy it is to apply for this extra money.Download (PDF)
Making Every Dollar Count Workshop Reminder
Jan 26, 2010
Just a reminder to sign up for this train-the-trainer program on money managementDownload (PDF)
Winter 2010 Update
Jan 4, 2010
The complete issue including upcoming events and summary of 2009 Credit Card ActDownload (PDF)
Using Educational Games to Improve Learners' Outcomes
Jan 4, 2010
A Train-the Trainer Workshop March 10th and 11, 2010Download (PDF)
Making Every Dollar Count Workshop
Jan 4, 2010
Managing in Tough Times: A Train-the Trainer Program on Money ManagementDownload (PDF)
Update Spring 2009
Apr 22, 2009
Nutrition, Food Safety, and Consumer Economics Information Spring 2009 EditionDownload (PDF)
Dietary Fiber-New Facts New Foods Conference
Feb 10, 2009
-March 5 Santa Maria -March 6 San Luis ObispoDownload (PDF)
Update Winter 2009
Jan 16, 2009
Nutrition, Food Safety & Consumer Economics Information Winter 2009 EditionDownload (PDF)
Update
Oct 21, 2008
Nutrition, Food Safety & Consumer Economics Information Fall 2008 EditionDownload (PDF)
Make It Safe, Keep It Safe! Workshop
Oct 6, 2008
Make It Safe, Keep It Safe! A Food Safety Train-the-Trainer ProgramDownload (PDF)
Update, Summer 08
Aug 6, 2008
Nutrition, Food Safety & Consumer Economics Information Summer 2008 EditionDownload (PDF)
Update Summer 08 Attachments
Mar 31, 2010
Here are the brochure & order form that should have been attached to your newsletter. Sorry for the inconvenience :-)Download (PDF)
Early Infant Feeding Registration Update
Jul 14, 2008
Now you can register online at: http://ucanr.org/early-infant-feeding Friday, September 5, 2008 9 am to 12 noon Cooperative Extension AuditoriumDownload (PDF)
Nutrition & Aging, Issues & Trends - Reminder
May 2, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008 1:30 - 4:45pm at the SLO UCCE AuditoriumDownload (PDF)
Nutrition & Aging, Issues & Trends
Mar 17, 2008
Friday May 30, 2008 Seminar for health and family related professionals.Download (PDF)
Update Winter 2008
Dec 18, 2008
-Increasing Children's Fruit & Vegetable Consumption -A Quick Guide to Queso -U.S. Grain Consumption -New WIC Food Packages -New Nutrient Posters -Creating healthy Families DVD -Color Additives -Camera Ready ResourcesDownload (PDF)
Make It Safe, Keep it Safe!
Sep 11, 2008
A Food Safety Train-the-Trainer Program for Health & Family Service Professionals on Dec.7, 2007Download (PDF)
Update Newsletter Fall 2007
Aug 4, 2008
-Spot the Block -What's in Foods Marketed to Kids? -New Information from UCB Center for Weight & Health -New Ruling for Dietary Supplements -Hispanics' Long Term Health Risks -Sleep Patterns & Obesity in Children -Infant Feeding Trends over 25 years -Busy Families and Mealtime -Make it Safe, Keep it Safe - Register for Class on 12/7/07Download (PDF)
Seminar: Promoting Positive Feeding Environments for Children
Jul 17, 2008
A seminar for health and family-related professionals on promoting positive feeding environments for children.Download (PDF)
High School Financial Planning Program Training
Jul 9, 2008
Free Training Program scheduled for Aug. 15, 2007Download (PDF)
Update Newsletter Spring 2007
Feb 11, 2010
Spring 2007 Meet Labelman Parenting Resources Working With Hispanic Audiences More Foodborne Illness ReportedDownload (PDF)
Winter 2007
Dec 27, 2007
- My Acticity Pyramid Resources - Resources for Serving Ethnic Audiences - Camera Ready Copies Diabetes Learning to live with diabetes - The New Allergen Food Label Conference RegistrationDownload (PDF)
Cultural Competency & Obesity Conference
May 27, 2008
September 8, 2006 Culturally Competent Approaches for the Prevention and Intervention of ObesityDownload (PDF)
Summer 2006
Nov 8, 2010
-Added Sugar in Common Foods -Food Marketing & Childhood Obesity Recommendations -School Nutrution By Design -New Cooking Temps for Poultry -United Nations Resources -Camera Ready Copies - InsertsDownload (PDF)
Spring 2006
Dec 10, 2007
- Do More, Watch Less - Vegetarian Nutrition Resources List for Consumers. - Quick Money & Retirement Facts - Successful Grassroots Health and Wellness Programs: Exploring Common Traits - Pilot Test Sites Sought - Camera - Ready Resources - How America EatsDownload (PDF)
Winter 2006
Nov 8, 2010
- Eating Disorders Promoted by Bracelets - My Pyramid Updates - Increase in Obesity among Asian-American Immigrant Children in United States - Is it done yet? - Toll-Free Number gives the Public Easy Access to Sound Nutrition Information - Recipe FinderDownload (PDF)
Winter 2005
Nov 8, 2010
- Popular Children & Weight Resource is Updated - Latino Briefs Digest - Foodborne Illness and Young Children - Local Mussels - Resources - Upcoming Events - 2005 Dietary Guidelines For Americans (insert) - Current Concerns Regarding Safe Fish Consumption (insert)Download (PDF)
Fall 2004
Nov 8, 2010
- Adult FSNEP Returns - Youth FSNEP Continued Successes - Maternal & Infant Nutrition Briefs - Update Available Electronically - USDA Research Updates - Fit for Fall - Leading Causes of DeathDownload (PDF)
Summer 2003
Nov 8, 2010
- Parkinson's Disease Linked to High Iron Intake - National "Do Not Call" Registary - Organic Labeling - Walk to School Day-October 8 - Camera Ready Resource - Nutrition Briefs from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service. - ResourcesDownload (PDF)
Spring 2003
Nov 8, 2010
- Diabetes and Hispanics: New Reasearch New Curriculum. - Food Safety--Changing Consumer Knowledge & Behavior. - At Your Fingertips: Nation's Best Nutrient Data.Download (PDF)
Fall 2002
Jun 23, 2008
-Subscription Renewal Time -New Program Helps Parents Pack Healthy Lunches for Preschool Children -Reducing Unsolicited Phone Calls and MailDownload (PDF)
Winter 2001
Feb 7, 2008
-School Nutrutuion Changes -Food Industry Issues Voluntary Guidelines for Labeling Allergens -Mothers' Milk Consumption Predicts Children's Milk ConsumptionDownload (PDF)
Spring 2001
Aug 24, 2009
-Inner Secret of Deadly E. coli Revealed -Use of Cough and Cold Mediciane During Breastfeeding -What is a Healthy WeightDownload (PDF)