What are the issues? What is biotechnology, and why is it being used in our food supply? What is genetic engineering? How long has genetic engineering been used in agriculture and food production? What are the goals and potential benefits of agricultural biotechnology? Are there potential risks associated with agricultural biotechnology? Which foods might contain ingredients made from genetically engineered plants? How can consumers be sure that biotech food products are safe to eat? What about dairy and meat products? Why aren't biotech foods labeled? What if I don't want to eat foods made with biotech ingredients? What other products are genetically engineered? What are the effects of agricultural biotechnology on the environment Public involvement
4 pages
This bulletin contains information about the changing food habits of the human race throughout history. It also discusses the motivations for people to change their eating habits, national foods, religious influences on food habits, etc. 17 pp.
Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.
Cooperative Extension Service Michigan State University Extension Bulletin e901.
Gilbert A. Leveille, Chairman of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
This publication provides information on what dietary fiber is and why it is important to your diet.
Issued November 1980 (Fil. 1)
2 pages
Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.
Cooperative Extension Service Michigan State University Extension Bulletin e898.
Anita Dean, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Human Nutrition
This publication provides information on how to eat right.
Issued January 1975 (Fil. 1)
This bulletin contains information about feeding preschoolers foods that are good for them and that they will enjoy eating. 9 pp.
Teams of Extension specialists, field staff and others around specific topics producing training, publications and research.
Types of wild game in Michigan, Handling wild game, Storing wild game, Cooking wild game, Recipes
2 pages, S. Andrews, J. Machioriatti
This bulletin is available from the MSU Extension Bookstore.
Lactose intolerance occurs in individuals who have low levels of lactase, the enzyme that digests milk sugar in your intestines.
Tanya Coller, MPH, R.D., outreach specialist, and Susan Nitzke, Ph.D., R.D., professor, Nutritional Sciences,University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Extension. Adapted from What to Do if You Are Lactose Intolerant by the UWMadison Nutrition Education Program, partially funded by the WK. Kellogg Foundation. Produced by Cooperative Extension Publications, UW-Extension: Rhonda Lee, editor. November 1999-2003 4 pages.
Equipment necessary, Tapping the tree, Collecting the sap, Other maple products 2 pages, Revision, Mel Koelling, Forestry
This publication is available from the MSU Extension Bookstore
Nuts have been an important food for people for many years. Recently, some people began to avoid nuts because of their high fat content. Now we know that nuts can be part of a healthy diet. Nuts have “healthy” fats, are packed with other nutrients, and are also tasty and convenient!
Nutrition information, storage, recipes
Black and white version available for copying
1 page
Nutritional value, Cooking with cornmeal, How to store cornmeal, How to use cornmeal, Substitutions, Recipes
2 pages by J. Anderson, C. Couchman
Special considerations, How to store dried fruits, How to use dried fruits, Dried fruits are nutritious, Recipes. 2 pages
MSU Extension Service Michigan State University Extension Publications E2071
Nutritional value, Storage of honey, Warning on use for children, Tips, Substituting for sugar, Canning with honey, Recipes
Collette Couchman, Judith V. Anderson, Foods and Nutrition Issued June 1987 2 pages (Fil. 1) Collette Couchman, Judith V. Anderson, Foods and Nutrition Issued June 1990 2 pages (Fil. 2)
How to store rice, How to use rice, Rice do's and don'ts, Cooking times and yields, Recipes
2 pages, Revision by J. Anderson, C. Couchman
This bulletin is available from theMSU Extension Bookstore.
How to store wheat flours, How to measure flour, Types of wheat flour, Nutritional value, Unbleached white flour, Whole wheat flour, Recipes 2 pages
Nutrition Information, How to Buy, Common Apple types and uses, How to store, Food safety tips, Quick and easy serving tips, How to prepare, Yield, Recipes, How to preserve
4 pages, Reprint
Nutrition Information, How to Buy, How to store, Food safety tips, Quick and easy serving tips, How to prepare, Yield, Recipes, How to preserve
2 pages, Reprint
Nutrition Information, How to Buy, Common Cabbage types, How to store, Food safety tips, Quick and easy serving tips, How to prepare, Yield, Recipes, How to preserve