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4. Choose healthy sources of lean, high-fiber proteins NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are col-
(plant proteins, fish and seafood, and limit red and lectively committed to positive action to secure equal opportu-
processed meats). nity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of
5. Opt for liquid, non-tropical plant oils (e.g. olive age, color, disability, family and marital status, gender identity,
and canola oil). genetic information, national origin, political beliefs, race, re-
6. Choose minimally processed foods rather than ul ligion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and vet-
tra-processed foods as much as possible. eran status. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agricul-
7. Minimize intake of food and beverages with added ture, and local governments cooperating.
sugars; water should always be first choice.
8. Choose or prepare foods with little or no salt - use ABOUT N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
herbs and spices instead. N.C. Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership of NC
9. Limit alcohol consumption. State University, N.C. A&T State University, USDA’s Na-
10. Apply these guidelines no matter where food is tional Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and
prepared or consumed. local governments statewide. Extension professionals in all
100 counties, and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,
So whether you set a new goal on January 1 or you’re just de- connect millions of North Carolinians with research-based in-
ciding on your goal, you can be successful! The key for success formation and technology from NC State and N.C. A&T. Edu-
in decreasing clutter is to follow through with your plan to get cational programs specialize in agriculture, food and nutrition,
rid of things. An action plan is a great way to accomplish your 4-H youth development, community development and the en-
strategy. For more tips and information on decluttering, contact vironment. Find your local center at www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-
Jessie Jones, Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, county-center.
at 910-671-3276, by Email at [email protected], or visit
our website at http://robeson.ces.ncsu.edu/.

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