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Nf92-64 Diabetes Resources, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains a list of agencies and organizations that provide education and other services for people with diabetes.

Nf92-83 Older People: Where Should They Go For Clothes?, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers suppliers of clothing, health aids and supplies for older persons.

Rp92-455 Weight Management: Choose A Healthy Weight

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Everyday choices define lifestyle and can significantly affect body weight. Being too fat or too thin increases the likelihood that health problems will develop. Small daily choices may seem insignificant, but when they are repeated for months and years, their influence is subsntatial.

This research publication discusses the following points: what is a healthy weight?; choosing a healthy weight; height/weight tables are the traditional measure; body shape is as important as weight; total health affects weight; obesity has consequences; if you need to lose weight, avoid fat diets; and maintaining a healthy weight requires daily attention.

G92-1111 Mineral And Vitamin Nutrition Of Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide focuses on the best sources of minerals and vitamins, current requirements for production, and feeding practices to best meet these requirements and promote health and productivity of dairy cattle. Dairy cattle require at least 17 minerals and three vitamins in their diet for optimal milk production, reproductive performance, and herd health. Although classical mineral or vitamin deficiency symptoms are rare, in many cases under- and overfeeding of certain minerals and vitamins does occur. Even small imbalances or deficiencies can develop into reproductive, health, and milk production problems. As herd milk production averages in Nebraska climb, it will become …