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New report highlights fruit, vegetable and sugarsweetened beverage intake among young children

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OSDH encourages families to incorporate fruits and vegetables into meals daily OKLAHOMA CITY – A new study released, Variations in Fruit, Vegetable, and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Among Young Children by State, United States 2021, analyzed data from the 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health and found that many young children between one and five years of age are not eating fruits and vegetables daily and are regularly drinking sugarsweetened beverages (SSBs). According to the study, in Oklahoma, among children ages one through five, 37.5% did not eat a daily fruit during the preceding week compared to 32.1% nationally, 57.5% did not eat a daily vegetable during the preceding week compared to 49.1% nationally, and 72.6% drank a SSB at least one weekly compared to 57.1% nationally.
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City Arts Executive Director accepted into Leadership Arts Class XII

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Terron Liles, City Arts Executive Director, was chosen as one of thirty-one Oklahomans across the state that will convene this month as part of the Leadership Arts XII. This is an Oklahoma Arts Council program that equips individuals working in any field with strategies on how to use arts and cultural resources to strengthen their local communities.

Melody Hart Family and Friends set to perform at the Poncan Theatre

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Award winning Melody Hart Family and Friends are set to perform at the Poncan Theatre, located at 104 E Grand Ave, on Sat., Feb. 25 at 7 pm. Traveling all the way from Branson, Missouri, these talented musicians are coming to Ponca City to entertain the community. Not only is the concert filled with classic country and wonderful artists, but comedian Jarrett Dougherty will also perform during this event.

Apricot Pops

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INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) apricots (packed in juice or light syrup) 2 cartons (6 ounces each) vanilla yogurt (low fat and sugar free) 8 small paper cups 8 wooden sticks or plastic spoons (for handles) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Drain apricots.

Happenings

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NOC NURSING APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 1 The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is currently applications for Fall 2023. The deadline for applications is March 1.