Sandwiches can make quick, easy, and nutritious meals. And here are some tips to create new sandwich favorites! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy711
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Healthy Living: Diabetes Care during Sick Days (FCS8819/FY884)
When you are sick, your blood glucose levels are harder to regulate. Being sick often causes blood glucose levels to rise which can lead to serious health conditions. It’s important to have a plan on how to manage your sick days so you are prepared ahead of time. Read this 2-page fact sheet to learn more! Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Public domain photo by Stickpen)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy884
Alimentación Saludable: Creando una comida sin tener quecocinar (FCS8692Span/FY692)
¿No tiene gana de cocinar? Utilice MiPlato para crear comidas balanceadas y que no necesitan cocinarse. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Emily Minton , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy692
Healthy Eating: Creating a No-Cook Meal (FCS8692/FY691)
Don’t feel like cooking? Use MyPlate to create well-balanced, no-cook meals. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy691
Alimentación Saludable: Crucigrama sobre meriendas nutritivas (FCS8905Span/FY1224)
Learn about smart snacking with this simple crossword puzzle activity. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1224
Healthy Living: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia (FCS8820/FY885)
If you have diabetes, you may experience low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) or high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) from time to time. Both can be serious if not treated. Therefore, it’s important to learn about hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia so you can prevent and treat them before they cause health problems. This revised 3-page fact sheet describes the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of each of these conditions. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy885
Healthy Living: Taking Care from Head to Toe (FCS8821/FY886)
If you have diabetes, pay special attention to your skin, eyes, teeth, gums, and feet. These areas are at increased risk for complications due to your diabetes. Read this 2-page fact sheet to learn how you can take care of your body from head to toe!
Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy886
Vida Saludable: Cuidándose de la cabeza a los pies (FCS8821Span/FY912)
Si usted padece de diabetes, ponga especial atención a su piel, sus ojos, sus dientes, sus encías y sus pies. Estas áreas están en alto riesgo de complicaciones debido a la diabetes. ¡Lea la siguiente información para aprender cómo cuidar su cuerpo de la cabeza a los pies!
This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy912
Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults (FCS9198/FY620)
Disaster can strike without warning. An important part of planning for a disaster is to have a plan for what you will do if you have to leave your home. Pick a place to meet family members or a close friend in the event that you have to evacuate. Communications often are down early in a disaster, so knowing where to meet loved ones or friends ahead of time is helpful. Use the special tips in this 4-page fact sheet to plan and prepare for any emergency. Written by Carolyn S. Wilken, Linda B. Bobroff, and Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy620
FCS8932/FY1209 Cooking with Fresh Herbs
FCS8932, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Emily Minton and Martha Maddox, provides tips for washing, storing, and cooking with herbs — with recipes for herb blends and for dishes using fresh herbs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1209
FCS8927/FY1197 MyPyramid Message: Variety
FCS8927, a 2-page handout by Claudia Peñuela and Emily Minton, explains how variety is represented in the MyPyramid symbol, why variety is important and provides tips for eating a variety of foods. Includes a review exercise and references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1197
FCS2228-Span/FY858: Prevención de Caídas: Soluciones para su hogar
Revised! FCS2228-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Leigh Ann Martin and Emily Minton, is the Spanish language version of FCS2228/FY734 Fall Prevention: Solutions for Your Home. It lists possible hazards in your home for people growing older and modifications that can be made to prevent falls. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy858
FCS8920/FY1190 Managing Food-Related Family Disagreements
FCS8920, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Emily A. Minton, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Larry Forthun, helps families understand the causes of family disagreements, effective parenting styles, how to resolve conflicts with good communication, and the benefits of conflict. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1190
FCS8911Span/FY1174 Seguridad Alimentaria: Llene los espacious sobre los alimentos listos para consumir
FCS8911Span, a 1-page handout by Emily Minton, is the Spanish language version of FCS8911/FY1173 Food Safety: Ready-to-Eat Foods Fill in the Blank. It provides a fill-in-the-blank activity to test the knowledge of older adults about food safety and ready-to-eat foods. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1174
FCS8911/FY1173 Food Safety: Ready-to-Eat Foods Fill in the Blank
FCS8911, a 1-page handout by Emily Minton, provides a fill-in-the-blank activity to test the knowledge of older adults about food safety and ready-to-eat foods. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1173
FCS8908Span/FY1167 Seguridad Alimentaria: Crucigrama sobre alimentos de alto riesgo
FCS8908Span, a 1-page handout by Emily Minton, is the Spanish language version of FCS8908/FY1166: Food Safety: High Risk Foods Word Search. It provides a wordsearch activity to familiarize older adults with high-risk ready-to-eat foods that they should avoid, cook well, or keep well chilled. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1167
FCS8908/FY1166 Food Safety: High Risk Foods Word Search
FCS8908, a 1-page handout by Emily Minton, provides a word search activity to familiarize older adults with high-risk ready-to-eat foods that they should avoid, cook well, or keep well chilled. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1166
FCS8905/FY1160 Healthy Eating: Nutritious Snacking Crossword
FCS8905, a 1-page illustrated handout by Emily Minton, provides a simple crossword puzzle activity to learn more about smart snacking. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1160
FCS2228/FY734 Fall Prevention: Solutions for Your Home
Revised! FCS2228, a 2-page fact sheet by Leigh Ann Martin and Emily Minton lists possible hazards in your home for people growing older and modifications that can be made to prevent falls. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy734
FCS8612/FY685 Healthy Eating: Nutrition and Diabetes
Revised! FCS8612, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan, and Emily Minton, provides tips for a healthy diet that can help control diabetes and reduce the risk of complications. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy685