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  • Eat Healthy, Be Active Series: Appropriate Portion Sizes (C 1037-13) Learn quick ways to estimate appropriate portion sizes for common foods, and help your child practice measuring and comparing portions of cereal.
  • Eat Healthy, Be Active Series: Tips for Serving Smaller Portions (C 1037-14) Read tips for serving your family smaller food portions, and help your child practice healthy eating by self-serving food at the next meal.
  • Eat Healthy, Be Active Series: What to Eat for Breakfast? (C 1037-08) Check out breakfast ideas that include foods from several food groups, and encourage your child to draw a favorite breakfast food.
  • Food Safety Tips for Preparing a Holiday Turkey (C 1226) This publication covers safe thawing, cooking, and storing a turkey, including current estimates of the time needed for safe thawing and cooking. The USDA recommends three ways to defrost turkeys: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Because bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature, never defrost a turkey on the counter! The cold water and microwave methods may be used…
  • Grill & Chill: Unleash Flavor Safely with Outdoor Cooking and Grilling (C 1309) Ensure food safety during your outdoor culinary adventures this summer. Whether you are a seasoned griller or a beginner, this guide has you covered with the top 10 tips for a safe and delicious experience. From planning your menu and shopping for fresh ingredients to handling, cooking, serving, and dealing with leftovers, the publication provides step-by-step guidance. Learn how to prevent foodbo…
  • Spanish Series: Asar y enfriar: ¡Libere el sabor de las comidas de forma segura al cocinar y asar al aire libre! (C 1309-SP) Garantice la seguridad alimentaria durante sus aventuras culinarias al aire libre este verano. Ya sea que sea un asador experimentado o un principiante, esta guía lo cubre con los 10 mejores consejos para una experiencia segura y deliciosa. Desde planificar su menú y comprar ingredientes frescos hasta manipular, cocinar, servir y manejar las sobras, la publicación brinda orientación paso a paso. A…