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Newsletter of the Mycological Society of America Fungal

art (above) is actually a negative of a photograph of fungal hyphae and (empty) asci of the marine fungus Loratospora aestuarii. The original is on the right. The photograph and artwork are by my summer undergraduate student, Jessica Childs, and graduate student, Alli-

Newsletter of the Mycological Society of America The Chytrid Epidemic Revisited

submission: The deadline for abstract submission is April 15, 2008, for contributed presentations and posters. We look forward to seeing you at Penn State. Please check the MSA website for continually updated meeting and foray information and for links to our meeting registration, housing, and abstract submission sites.submission sites.

The Effect of Mother’s Training via Newsletter and Group Discussion on The Energy Intake of Preschool Children

Background and Aim: Mothers’ training about suitable nutritional models plays an important role in the development of children’s nutritional habits. These habits may continue into adulthood and promote the individual’s lifestyle. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of mother’s training via newsletter and discussion group on energy intake of preschool children. Methods: This ex...

Comparison of the Effect of Mathernal Education via Newsletter and Group Discussion on the Nutritional Quality of Preschoolers

Background: Proposing an appropriate model of feeding behavior to mothers plays an important role in creating an accurate child feeding conduct. Studies have shown that mothers have low level of knowledge and practice regarding their childrens’ nurishment. Newsletter is an educational media providing families with easy access to information resources. Group discussion is one of the best ways to...