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G06-1634 Stevia, Georgia Jones

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The leaves of one species of stevia plants have naturally occurring sweetness. This 2006 NebGuide discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using stevia, also known as sweet leaf, as a sugar substitute.

Nf05-615 Trans Fatty Acids — Nutrient Listing Required By 2006, Karen Schledewitz, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Trans fatty acids (TFAs) are a type of fat that occurs naturally in small amounts in beef and dairy products. They are also present in hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils found in processed foods.

This NebFact talks about what trans fatty acids are and where they can be found on the Nutrition Facts Label. It also talks about what to use in lieu of trans fatting acids for your heart health.

G05-1573 Meat And Fabrication-Room Temperatures For Food Safety, Alejandro Amezquita, L. Wang, Harshavardhan Thippareddi, Dennis E. Burson, Curtis Weller

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Within the last 20 years, several meat-borne pathogenic microorganisms have emerged in the United States, causing numerous outbreaks of disease and death, as well as drastic economical losses.

Guidelines in this NebGuide are suggested for controlling temperature of meat and meat products in fabrication rooms so as to prevent detrimental growth of meat-borne pathogens.

Nf04-606 Deep Fat Frying Turkeys, Carol J. Plate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Deep fat frying began in the southern part of the United States and has gradually spread nationwide. Turkeys are the most common food prepared by this method. However, chicken, turkey parts (breasts, wings and thighs), and Cornish game hens may be deep fat fried. Deep fat frying results in a juicy product because the hot fat seals the outside and the skin becomes crisp.

This NebFact talks about the equipment, ingredients, preparation, frying, and safety of deep fat frying turkeys and other poultry.

Nf04-605 Smoking Meat And Poultry, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Where there's smoke, there's well-flavored meat and poultry. Using a smoker is one method of imparting natural smoke flavor to large cuts of meat, whole poultry and turkey breasts. This slow cooking technique keeps them tender, too.

Smoking is slowly cooking food indirectly in the presence of a fire. This can be done by using a "smoker," which is an outdoor cooker especially designed for this purpose. Use these simple guidelines for smoking food safely.

Nf04-604 Barbecue Food Safety, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So, whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it's imporant fo follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness. Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.

Nf03-580 Upper Safe Levels Of Intake For Adults: Vitamins, Macrominerals, And Trace Minerals, Judy A. Driskell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Our bodies need vitamins and essential minerals; however, if taken in large amounts, they can adversely affect our health. In fact, large amounts of many of the vitamins and minerals can be toxic.

This NebFact discusses the nutritional status, dietary reference intakes, nutrient toxicity, and tolerable upper intake levels (ULs) of vitamins and essential macro- and trace minerals for adults.

G98-1373 Escherichica Coli Testing For Process Control Verification — Pork Carcass Sampling, Mindy Brashears, Dianne Peters

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

In July 1996, the USDA published the Final Rule on Pathogen Reduction for meat and poultry processing facilities. Its goal is to reduce the occurrence of food-borne pathogens in meat and poultry products. The rule requires carcass sampling for "generic" E. coli in meat and poultry slaughter operations. The USDA has developed guidelines for acceptable, marginal and unacceptable amounts of E. coli to be used by the processor to determine if their process is controlling microbial hazards. If E. coli testing indicates that the process is not in control of the microbial hazards, then the processors may have to make …

Nf97-349 Tips For Eating Healthy When Dining Out, Janice Boyce

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The National Restaurant Association reported that Americans spent 44 percent of their food dollars outside the home in 1996, compared to 25 percent in 1955. While more consumers are eating out, they also are requesting foods that are healthier.

How is the food service business responding to consumer demand for foods that are prepared in a healthier way? Both chefs and restaurant owners/managers are adding healthier food choices to their menus. So can you, as a consumer, eat out and be healthy at the same time? Yes. By following the tips given here, consumers can dine on restaurant food and …

Nf97-316 School Lunch Requirements Using Nutrient Standard Menu Planning, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains information on Nutrient Standard Menu Planning.

Nf97-315 Overview Of The Usda School Meals Initiative For Healthy Children, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an overview of the USDA School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children.

Nf96-306 Olestra — Fat Substitute Approved By Fda In January 1996, Linda S. Boeckner, Jan Massey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

On January 24, 1996, after $200 million and 25 years of study by Procter & Gamble, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved another fat substitute called Olestra. At this time, the product is approved for use only in snack foods such as potato, corn and tortilla chips, and crackers. The company plans to use the fat substitute under the trade name Olean. This publication discusses the facts of this fat substitute.

Nf93-150 Action Steps For Healthy Weight Management For Adults (Revised August 2005), Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The weight-loss industry is a multimillion dollar business. A 2005 study of the weight-loss effectiveness of some popular diets indicated that results are best when individuals have the greatest adherence to the diet.

The following information outlines actions that can help every adult manage his or her body weight realistically, and with the potential for the greatest adherence.

Nf91-46 Guidelines For Collection, Storage And Heating Of Human Milk, Darlene Martin, Charlotte Kern

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the guidelines for collecting, storing, and heating human milk. Most important are clean conditions from washing your hands, cleaning containers and pumps thoroughly. Proper storing of human milk is important when storing either in the refrigerator or freezer. And last but not least is how to warm the milk for consumption by the baby.

G89-916 How Much Sodium Are You Eating?, Harriet Kohn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide contains information to help you estimate the sodium level of one day's food intake or menu. The content relates to people of all ages.

Sodium:

Helps maintain water balance

Is in fluid around body cells

Too much sodium eaten over a long period of time may lead to high blood pressure in perhaps 20 percent of Americans

Limiting sodium intake to the lower part of the range (below) may help prevent high blood pressure in those prone to it