Tag: Elder Nutrition and Food Safety Program (ENAFS)

Healthy Eating: Scrambling for Healthy Beverages (FCS80015/FY1316)

glass of iced teaUnscramble the beverages below and determine which drinks you can have anytime and which ones you should limit! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1316

Alimentación Saludable: Opciones de bebidas más saludables (FCS80011Span/FY1309)

Batido de fruta con yogurUse este cuadro para ayudarle a remplazar las bebidas altas en azúcar o grasa por bebidas más saludables. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1309

Healthy Eating: Sixteen Savory Snacks (FCS8697/FY705)

Figure 1. Dip fresh vegetables in low-fat dressing or plain yogurt. Tired of your regular snacks? Here are sixteen snack ideas that are easy to prepare and healthy too! Keep some of these choices handy for the next time you have the snacking urge. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy705

Healthy Eating: Finding Good Health (FCS80010Span/FY1306)

man on a beachThere are many different Nutritional Risk Factors that can affect our eating as we age, and it is important to fight these risk factors for better eating. In this word search, try to find these words that are important for a healthier lifestyle. This 1-page handout was written by Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1306

Alimentación Saludable: Buscando buena salud (FCS80010Span/FY1307)

man on a beachHay diferentes Factores de Riesgo Nutricional que pueden afectar nuestra alimentación a medida que envejecemos. Es importante luchar contra estos factores de riesgo para tener una mejor alimentación. En esta “sopa de letras,” trate de encontrar palabras que son importantes para un estilo de vida saludable.
This 1-page handout was written by Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1307

A Guide to Meal Replacements (FCS8998/FY1283)

Figure 1. Meal replacements are snack-size foods with the same amount of nutrition as a full meal. These foods are a great way to get the calories and nutrients you need when eating a meal is not possible.Many older Americans have problems eating enough to get the calories and nutrients needed for good health. Multiple factors such as disease, money, physical conditions, and access to food and food preparation areas can affect your nutritional status. Consuming meal replacements is one way to offset the effects of these factors. This 3-page fact sheet will help you decide if meal replacements are right for you. Written by Lauren Headrick and Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1283

Vida Saludable: Interacciones de las medicinas . . . ¿Estoy en peligro? (FCS8621Span/FY675)

ENAFS logoLas medicinas (con o sin prescripción), las vitaminas, los minerales y los suplementos de hierbas pueden interactuar con los alimentos que ingiere y pueden causar reacciones dañinas. Para saber si está en riesgo de interacciones, encierre en un círculo Sí o No para las siguientes preguntas.
This 1-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Are You at Risk for Drug Interactions?” It was written by Jennifer Hillan y Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy675

Vida Saludable: ¿Padecerá Usted de la Diabetes? (FCS8573Span/FY077)

clipboardMillones de estadounidenses padecen de diabetes y ni siquiera lo saben. Conteste este cuestionario para saber si usted está en riesgo de padecer de diabetes.
This 1-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Are You At Risk for Diabetes?” It was written by Linda B. Bobroff y Paulina Wittkowsky, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy077

Seguridad Alimentaria: ¡Cocínelo de manera segura! (FCS8633Span/FY188)

thermometer measuring interior temperature of cooking chicken.Con solo mirar la comida no puede saber si está cocinada de una manera segura, así que debe usar un termómetro para alimentos.This 1-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Food Safety: Cook It Safely!. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy188

Food Safety: Cook It Safely! (FCS8633/FY187)

thermometer measuring interior temperature of cooking chicken.Do you know the minimum safe internal temperatures for foods? Refer to this 1-page fact sheet written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff; published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy187

Vida Saludable: Manteniéndose regular (FCS8570Span/FY073)

Prunes
Que se le mueva el intestino menos de tres veces por semana es considerado estreñimiento. Esta afección es muy común en personas mayores de 65 años. Con el paso del tiempo, el estreñimiento crónico puede causar serios y dolorosos síntomas como las hemorroides y la enfermedad de los divertículos. This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Staying Regular.” It describes causes, prevention, and high fiber foods. Written by Linda B. Bobroff and Luisa Oliver-Cordero, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy073

Healthy Eating: Create Your Plate! (FCS8796/FY823)

Using a plate that is nine inches in diameter can help you control your portion sizes.Meal planning can help you control portion sizes and the amount of carbohydrates you eat throughout the day. This is especially important if you have diabetes or if you are at risk for the disease. The way you ‘create your plate’ to balance carbohydrates for blood glucose control is a bit different from the MyPlate recommendations. Let’s get started with this 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy823

Vida Saludable: ¿Que son las medicinas? (FCS8855Span/FY1037)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: What Are Medicines? Word Search,” written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1037

Vida Saludable: ¡Reconozca el fraude! (FCS8585Span/FY097)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living for Elders: Spotting Quackery Word Search,” written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy097

Vida Saludable: Etiquetas de suplementos dietéticos (FCS8854Span/FY1039)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search” Written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1039

Healthy Living: Diabetes Care during Sick Days (FCS8819/FY884)

How will this OTC cold medicine affect my blood glucose?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: 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 Eating: Meals Without Cooking (FCS8934/FY1215)

Enjoy a word search for the ingredients in this recipe for southwestern black bean salad. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1215

Vida Saludable: ¿Qué conoce sobre la diabetes? (FCS8578Span/FY087)

Test your knowlege about diabetes with a simple crossword puzzle. This 1-page Spanish-language handout was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy087

Fall Prevention: Staying Active (FCS2232/FY738)

Exercises that improve your balance, flexibility, and strength can reduce your risk for falls. This 4-page fact sheet describes exercises that can help you maintain or improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero and Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy738