Compare the Cost per Serving (FCS8718/FY408)

To find the best buy on certain foods, like meat, it’s important to compare the cost per serving. This 2-page fact sheet includes a table with servings per pound of various beef and chicken cuts, as well as examples of how to determine the price per serving. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS Photo by Tom Wright.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy408

Búsqueda de palabras del grupo de los granos (FCS8725Span /FY426)

Busque en la sopa de letras alimentos del grupo de los granos. Algunos de estos granos pueden ser nuevos para usted, búsquelos en su próxima visita al supermercado y prepare nuevas recetas. ¡Puede que uno de estos granos se convierta en su favorito!
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy426

¿Qué sabe sobre la fibra? (FCS8689Span/FY398)

¡La fibra a menudo llamada “roughage” o “bulk” es importante para la buena salud! Es bien conocido el hecho de que la fibra ayuda a bajar el colesterol en la sangre y algunas fibras ayudan a prevenir el estreñimiento. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy398

Limitando los azúcares y las grasas añadidas (FCS8719Span/FY411)

Complete este crucigrama para aprender más sobre simples cambios que le ayudarán a limitar la cantidad de azúcares y grasas añadidas en su dieta. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy411

Escoja el tamaño de su porción (FCS8661Span/FY264)

Desafortunadamente, no siempre hay tiempo o recursos a la mano como tazas o balanzas para ayudarle a medir los alimentos con precisión. Para visualizar estas cantidades se puede utilizar objetos de uso común. Este proceso puede ayudar a controlar la cantidad de alimentos que consume, conocido como el tamaño de su porción. Vea la Tabla 2 para ejemplos de lo que corresponde a una taza o una onza de cada grupo de alimentos.This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy264

Grains Word Search (FCS8725/FY425)

Search for foods from the Grain Group in the word search below. Some of these grains may be new to you, but try looking for them in the supermarket and then try a new recipe. Maybe you will find a new favorite! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentín-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy425

¡Busque su desayuno! (FCS8717Span/FY407)

Esta búsqueda de la palabra incluye alimentos para el desayuno tradicional y no tradicional. Después de todas las palabras se encuentran, las letras no utilizadas revelar un mensaje oculto.
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy407

Desayunos alrededor del mundo (FCS8714Span/FY402)

Este juego de correspondencias muestra alternativas para el desayuno americano típico de cereal, leche, jugo y pan tostado.This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy402

Almacenamiento de frutas y verduras (FCS8707Span/FY400)

Para mantener el sabor y la frescura siga estas instrucciones cuando almacene producto fresco y entero. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Famiy Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy400

Desayuno rapido (FCS8715Span/FY403)

¡Si su mamá le dijo que el desayuno era la comida más importante del día, ella tenía razón! El desayuno le da energía y le ayuda a mejorar la concentración y el estado de ánimo. Los niños que desayunan se comportan mejor y tienen un mejor rendimiento en la escuela. Puede que tenga la tentación de olvidar esta importante comida, pero después de leer las siguientes ideas para un desayuno rápido, usted dirá, ¡sí, tengo tiempo para tomar el desayuno! This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy403

Productos frescos de la Florida (FCS8708Span/FY401)

Muchos de los productos se encuentran en los supermercados durante todo el año, porque se producen en otros estados, pero ¡no son tan frescos! Este tabla muestra la temporada alta para comprar frutas y verduras frescas en la Florida en los mercados del agricultor, locales y puestos de venta en la carretera. Las frutas y verduras cosechadas en su punto tienen mejor sabor y características nutricionales. This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy401

Pick Your Portion Sizes (FCS8661/FY258)

Is it tricky to visualize the recommended amounts of foods from the five MyPyramid food groups or determine how much food from each food group you should eat? Since there is not always time or resources for using measuring cups or food scales to help you accurately measure your food., this one-page handout helps you picture these amounts, using common household objects for comparison. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy258

FCS8707/FY379 Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Revised! FCS8707, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides guidelines for storing fresh whole produce. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy379

FCS8719/FY410 Limiting Added Sugars and Fats

Revised! FCS8719, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides a crossword puzzle to practice knowledge of some healthy substitutions for fats, oils, and sweets. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy410

FCS8726Span/FY458 Lactancia Materna: Beneficios para los bébes, las madres, y la sociedad

Revised! FCS8726-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish language version of FCS8726/FY457 Breastfeeding: Benefits for Babies, Mothers and Society. It lists the benefits for breastfeeding for babies, mothers, and society. Includes tips for breastfeeding and references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY458

FCS1099/FY201 Choosing Healthy Snacks Using MyPyramid

Revised! FCS1099, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo, discusses healthy snacks, including snacking myths, who should snack, planning snacks, how to read food labels, and including food groups that are missing from meals. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY201

FCS1099Span/FY202 Elija Bocaditios Saludables Usando MiPirámide

Revised! FCS1099Span, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo, is the Spanish language version of FCS1099/FY201 Choosing Healthy Snacks Using MyPyramid. It discusses healthy snacks, including snacking myths, who should snack, planning snacks, how to read food labels, and including food groups that are missing from meals. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY202