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HARFORD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
 
120 S. Hays Street P.O. Box 797 Bel Air, MD 21014

DATE:January 16, 2009
CONTACT: Bill Wiseman, Public Information Officer, 410-612-

HEALTH OFFICIALS OFFER FOOD TIPS FOR RESIDENTS ATTENDING INAUGURATION ACTIVITIES
 

BALTIMORE, MD (January 16, 2009) Many residents are preparing to attend the upcoming inaugural events and due to expected large crowds and long lines, some may plan to bring food. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommends the following examples of small,pocket-size packs of simple, easy to carry, healthy and non-perishable food items:


  • Dried Fruit: Dried Apples, Raisins, Cranberries, Apricots, Peaches, Blueberries or others
  • Nuts: Almonds, Brazil Peanuts, Cashews, Macadamia , Pistachios, Pecans, Soy and Walnuts
  • Seeds: Shelled pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
  • Food Bars: Energy and granola bars
  • Crackers: Plain and flavored
  • Cereal/Granola: Breakfast-type cereals and trail mix
  • Cookies: Graham Crackers, Oatmeal , Gingersnaps
  • Chips: Pretzels, Bagel chips, Baked Chips, Pita chips, Air-popped Popcorn

For more information on public health and emergency preparedness for the inauguration, click on Inauguration Tips at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website.


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