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Eat More Calcium 12/03/97
For the first time since the Recommended Dietary Allowances were published in 1941, the requirements for calcium have been increased. "Osteoporosis has become a major public health concern," said Gail Hanula.
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Skunks, Pets Don't Mix 12/03/97
Pets' encounters with skunks are never very nice for the pets or their owners. And as intolerable as a thorough skunk spraying can be, a University of Georgia veterinarian says that may not be the worst of it. "Skunks account for many rabies cases in Georgia," said Jim Strickland.
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Pick the Best Poinsettia 12/03/97
Picking the plant with the brightest red color isn't necessarily the best choice when selecting a poinsettia plant for the holidays. "You want to select a plant that hasn't turned completely red if you want it to look vibrant throughout the holidays," said Ron Oetting.
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Tree Time Begins 11/24/97
The Thanksgiving turkey is barely cleared off the table when many Georgians bring in the Christmas tree. "Live Christmas trees have an attractiveness, fragrance and tradition that can't be matched with artificial substitutes," said Dave Moorhead.
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Crayon-Green Trees 11/24/97
Even shoppers who insist on a natural, live Christmas tree almost always take home an artificially colored tree. And in this case, what you didn't know won't hurt you, says a University of Georgia scientist. "The pigment in the colorant is the same thing you find in children's crayons," said David Moorhead.
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Tree History 11/24/97
A tree is part of many people's holiday season. Cutting your own tree, selecting one at the local lot or bringing in a living tree are all part of modern family traditions.
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Move Over, Raisins 11/24/97
Move over, raisins. There's a new dried fruit on the supermarket shelves, and it's Georgia-grown. Dried blueberries, or blueberry raisins, can now be found alongside the raisins, cranraisins and figs.
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Handle Holiday Turkey Safely 11/17/97
Consumers' most often asked questions about food safety are about turkey, say officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. "Most people probably don't cook turkey very often, and they want to make sure they do it correctly," said Judy Harrison.
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Avoid Winter Weight Woes 11/17/97
As the weather cools down, the weight goes up for most people. And what goes up doesn't always come down, at least not to where it started. But that winter weight-gain cycle can be reversed or avoided, says a University of Georgia scientist. "It's a matter of making little lifestyle changes," said Connie Crawley.
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4-H Offers the World 11/17/97
How do I sum up six incredible months of my life?" asked Susan Kuzniak on returning home from serving as an International 4-H Youth Exchange Representative to Belgium. Kuzniak is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.