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Smart Consumer: Online
Tips and Guides
These electronic publications provide
access to a wide variety of consumer related information. They can be read, but are not available for ordering from
FCIC.
Cars - Computers - Education - Employment - Español - Family - Federal Programs
Food - Health - Housing - Money - Small Business - Travel - And
more...
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Food
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Be Food Safe: Four Easy Lessons
in Safe Food Handling - Food handling safety risks at home are more common than most
people think. Read about the four easy lessons of Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill to help prevent harmful bacteria from making
your family sick.
(PDF
file)
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Cooking for Groups: A
Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety - Whether it's a family reunion buffet or community cookout,
learn how to cook and serve food safely and avoid food-borne illness.
(PDF
file)
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Fabulous Fruits...Versatile
Vegetables - You need 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Get tips on new ways to
serve them, the importance of variety, and how to make eating fruits and vegetables fun and convenient.
(PDF
file)
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Kitchen Companion: Your
Safe Food Handbook - Provides extensive information on food-borne bacteria; preparing,
storing and transporting food; food thermometers; guidelines for poultry, eggs and leftovers; food safety during a power outage;
and more.
(PDF
file)
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Let's Talk Turkey - Learn about every facet of getting a turkey from the store to the dinner table is included - buying fresh
vs. frozen, safe thawing methods, stuffing, roasting, storing leftover turkey and reheating the
leftovers.
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MyPyramid.gov: Steps to a Healthier You
- One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you
choose the foods and One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan
and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Pesticides and Food: What You and Your Family Need to
Know - Certain levels of exposure to pesticides can cause health problems, especially in
infants and children. Here is the information you need to keep you and your family safe.
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Recipes and Tips
for Healthy, Thrifty Meals - How to create healthy and budget-friendly meals—with tips on
planning meals, a sample 2-week menu, and 40 great recipes.
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Revealing Trans Fats - Trans fat is used to increase food shelf life and stabilize its flavor. Get tips on reducing your trans fat
intake and use a chart that lists the fat content of some common foods to lower your risk of heart
disease.
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