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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Newsletter McCracken County Extension Homemakers July 2016 July 4 Office Closed Independence Day July 5 Living Well, “Taking Care of Yourself: Spa Day Fun!”, 11:00am July 5 Toolbox Series, “Marketing Produce”, 5:00pm July 7 County Chairman meeting, 9:30 July 11 Quilting Club, 9:30am Business meeting July 14 Matters of Life, McCracken Co. Senior Center, 11:30am July 18 Quilting Club, 9:30am, drop in July 19 “Bags of Love”, 9:30am July 25 Garden Club, 9:30am July 28 Club Officer/Chairman Training, 9:30am Aug 22 Cultural Arts drop off 9:00-12:00 Extension Office Aug 23 County Annual Day, 9:30 Registration 10:00 meeting, cost $10 Sept 9 Arts & Crafts, Folded Book Art to be taught by Cindy Shelby 9:30am Cooperative Extension Service McCracken County 2705 Olivet Church Road Paducah,KY 42001 (270) 554-9520 Fax: (270) 554-8283 extension.ca.uky.edu Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Menu labeling a reality in 2017 Source: Janet Mullins, extension specialist for food and nutrition When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its final guidance on menu labeling in late April, it was the last step in a process to require restaurants, convenience stores, take-out, retail establishments and supermarkets to publish the calorie content of their food on their menus. Some chain restaurants were already publishing this information on some items in anticipation of this announcement. Others have until May 2017 to implement the change. As food consumers, this means that for the first time, we are able to make informed decisions on all of our dining out meal purchases based on the food’s nutritional content. This is good news, as about 40 percent of the average Kentuckian’s food budget is spent on meals outside of the home. Kentucky is also known to have high rates of childhood and adult obesity. Choosing healthier items when dining out could help us stay within our daily caloric limit and reach our ideal weight. In the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, this calorie limit varies based on age, gender and activity level. To learn what these limits are for you, visit http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/append ix-2/#footnote-3. A 2011 survey conducted by Janet Mullins, University of Kentucky extension professor, showed the need for menu labeling. She found that at least half of the nearly 1,000 survey participants, which were professionals in nutrition-related fields, could not identify menu items with the fewest calories on their own. Several factors can play into an item’s calorie count including preparation methods, amount of fat or oil used and portion size. For more information on menu labeling and healthier eating topics, contact the McCracken County Extension office. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESNewsletter
McCracken County Extension Homemakers
July 2016July 4 Office Closed Independence Day
July 5 Living Well, “Taking Care of Yourself: Spa Day Fun!”, 11:00am
July 5 Toolbox Series, “Marketing Produce”, 5:00pm
July 7 County Chairman meeting, 9:30
July 11 Quilting Club, 9:30amBusiness meeting
July 14 Matters of Life, McCracken Co. SeniorCenter, 11:30am
July 18 Quilting Club, 9:30am, drop in
July 19 “Bags of Love”, 9:30am
July 25 Garden Club, 9:30am
July 28 Club Officer/Chairman Training, 9:30am
Aug 22 Cultural Arts drop off 9:00-12:00Extension Office
Aug 23 County Annual Day, 9:30 Registration10:00 meeting, cost $10
Sept 9 Arts & Crafts, Folded Book Art to be taught by Cindy Shelby 9:30am
CooperativeExtensionServiceMcCrackenCounty2705OlivetChurch RoadPaducah,KY42001(270)554-9520Fax:(270)554-8283extension.ca.uky.edu
Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status
and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical
or mental disability.
Menu labeling a reality in 2017Source: Janet Mullins, extension specialist for food and nutrition
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its final guidance on menu labeling in late April, it was the last step in a process to require restaurants, convenience stores, take-out, retail establishments and supermarkets to publish the calorie content of their food on their menus.Some chain restaurants were already publishing this information on some items in anticipation of this announcement. Others have until May 2017 to implement the change.
As food consumers, this means that for the first time, we are able to make informed decisions on all of our dining out meal purchases based on the food’s nutritional content. This is good news, as about 40 percent of the average Kentuckian’s food budget is spent on meals outside of the home. Kentucky is also known to have high rates of childhood and adult obesity.Choosing healthier items when dining out could help us stay within our daily caloric limit and reach our ideal weight. In the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, this calorie limit varies based on age, gender and activity level. To learn what these limits are for you, visithttp://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-2/#footnote-3.
A 2011 survey conducted by Janet Mullins, University of Kentucky extension professor, showed the need for menu labeling. She found that at least half of the nearly 1,000 survey participants, which were professionals in nutrition-related fields, could not identify menu items with the fewest calories on their own. Several factors can play into an item’s calorie count including preparation methods, amount of fat or oil used and portion size.
For more information on menu labeling and healthier eating topics, contact the McCracken County Extension office.
Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin
July 5 11:00amTaking Care of Yourself:
Spa Day of Fun!Homemade Hand and Foot scrubs,
Brief Chair Massages, Stress relievers and more surprises!
August 2 11:00 amStarting Your Day the Healthy Way:
Quick Breakfast Ideas
1stü Club Report of the Yearü Club Program of Work
(formerly Chairman Reports) due to county
ü VSU (volunteer service units)
Deadlines
Club Officer/Chairman TrainingJuly 28 9:30am
OFFICERS & CHAIRMAN mark your calendars now for
this training! Many new things to learn this year to take back to your club.
See you there!!
Area Annual DaySeptember 27th
Carlisle County
County Annual Day“Racing forHomemakers”Tuesday, August23rd1st ChristianChurch9:30registration10:00meeting
$10TicketsavailablenowMenu:
Chicken&TunaSaladSandwichesPastaSaladFruitCup
Get your tickets by August 16Cateredby:ParkersDrive-In
Every club needs to bring a $10 door prize.
Monday,August22ndDropoffyourCulturalArtsEntries
9:00-12:00CooperativeExtensionService
The Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for these positions:
1st Vice President2nd Vice PresidentPresident Elect Environment & Housing Chairman
Please call Susan Seay 270-519-4118 or Elaine Stevens 270-558-4725 if you are interested in any of the above positions.
Tips for Insect Repellent Use
Ifyouareinanareawithmosquitos,youwilllikelyfindthatrepellentsareveryhelpfultoolsinpreventingmanymosquitobites.Insectrepellentsaremadeforuseonbareskin. Therearemanydifferenttypesofrepellentsavailableincludingcreams,sprays(aerosolandpumpspray),solidrepellents(sticks)andliquids.
Therearealsoproductsavailablethatproduceasmokeorvaporthatisusedtopreventinsects,usuallymosquitos,frombotheringandbitingpeople. Thesetypesofproductsmaybetorches,candlesorcoils. Althoughrepellentsdonotkillinsectsthatmaypesteryouthistimeofyear,theycertainlydiscouragebitesfromhappening.
Hereareafewrulestorememberwhenyouareusinginsectrepellents:Someofthebestprotectioncancomefromwearinglongsleevesandlongpantswhenyouareoutside. Rememberlightcoloredclothesareimportantforkeepingcoolinwarmertemperatures.
Whenapplyinginsectrepellent,useitonlyonexposedskin. Youdonothavetoputitonunderneathclothesunlessthemosquitoescanpiercethroughtheclothes.Avoidbreathingintherepellentandkeepitawayfromeyes.
Avoidputtingrepellentsonchildren’shands.Childrenaremorelikelytoputtheirhandsneartheireyesandmouth.Youshouldneverputrepellentsonskinthatisirritatedorbroken.
Makesuretocoverallexposedskin.Amosquitohastheabilitytofindanuncoveredspotthesizeofdime.Makesuretoreadhowlongtheprotectionwilllast. Differenttypesofrepellenthavedifferentamountsoftimeforprotection.
Makesuretowashallskinthathashadrepellentonitaftercomingindoors.Makesuretouserepellentaccordingtothedirectionsonthepackaging.
Source:AmericanMosquitoControlAssociation https://amca.memberclicks.net/repellents
CDChttp://www.cdc.gov/Features/stopmosquitoes/index.htmlSource: NicolePeritore,ExtensionSpecialistforFamilyHealth;University
ofKentucky;CollegeofAgriculture,FoodandEnvironment
Denise J. WooleyCounty Agent for Family & Consumer SciencesDW/nw
Fresh Fish Tacos
Kindness is not without its rocks ahead. People are apt to put it down to an easy temper and seldom recognize it as the secret striving of a generous
nature; whilst, on the other hand, the ill-natured get credit for all the evil they refrain HONORE DE
BALZAC, Le Siècle
Read more at http://www.notable-quotes.com/k/kindness_quotesHONORE DE BALZAC, Le Siècle
Born: 20 May 1799 inTours, Indre-et-Loire, FranceDied: 18 August 1850 (aged 51), Paris, FranceResting place: Père Lachaise Cemetery, ParisOccupation: Writer, critic, journalist, printer
Source: Wikipedia.org
Kindness Quote
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound mild fish filets (such as fresh water bass, catfish or tilapia) 1 teaspoon taco seasoning 3 tablespoons fresh or bottled lime juice, divided
3 tablespoons honey ½ cup low fat mayonnaise 2 cups coleslaw mix ½ medium onion, finely chopped 8 4.5-inch soft corn tortillas
Optional toppings:Fresh chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, shredded
cheddar cheese and sliced bell pepper
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add fish fillets and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice and taco seasoning. Cook the fish until it begins to turn white around the edges. Flip and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. While the fish cooks, stir together remaining lime juice, honey and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and onion to the dressing and mix to coat. If desired, add about ½ cup chopped cilantro to the cabbage mixture. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for one minute, until warm and
pliable. Place 2 ounces fish and cup coleslaw mixture in each tortilla. Add toppings of choice if desired.
Makes 4 servings Serving size: 2 tacos with cup slaw eachCost per recipe: $6.52 Cost per serving: $1.63 Source: Jackie Walters, Extension Specialist for Kentucky Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Nutrition facts per serving: 410 calories; 18g total fat; 1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 60mg cholesterol; 290mg sodium; 39g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 16g sugar; 23g protein; 6% Daily Value of vitamin A; 40% Daily Value of vitamin C; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 4% Daily Value of iron. Note: You can use fresh or frozen fish for this recipe. Either catch your own or catch a bargain at the grocery store when fish is on sale.
4H Sewing Club Volunteers needed for next school year. Please contact Linda Heflin
or Amanda Wilson, 4H agent.
