Having a bowel movement fewer than three times a week is defined as constipation. This condition is very common in persons over age 65. Over time, chronic constipation can cause serious and painful conditions such as hemorrhoids and diverticular disease. This 2-page fact sheet describes the 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, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy063
Tag: Elder Nutrition and Food Safety Program (ENAFS)
Where’s the Water? (FSHN1113/FS178)
Foods vary widely in water content. You may be surprised to find out that many common foods that are not liquids are quite high in water! This 5-page fact sheet offers a brief quiz and pictorial answer key, written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs178
¿Donde está el agua? (FSHN1113S/FS179)
Foods vary widely in water content. You may be surprised to find out that many common foods that are not liquids are quite high in water! This 5-page Spanish-language fact sheet offers a brief quiz and pictorial answer key, written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs179
Modificación de la textura de alimentos para los adultos mayores (FSHN1008S/FS183)
This 2-page Spanish-languagefact sheet discusses information on altering food texture for older adults, and offers tips for enhancing puréed and ground foods. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition , May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs183
Prolemas para tragar y el adulto mayor (FSHN1103S/FS182)
A swallowing problem may be a serious health issue for an older adult. This 3-page Spanish-language fact sheet describes common reasons for problems chewing and swallowing, why this is a concern, and where to get more information. Written by Wendy J. Dahl , and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs182
Malnutrición y los adultos mayores (FSHN1009S/FS180)
Many older adults are at risk for developing malnutrition, the lack of adequate nutrition to maintain health. This 3-page Spanish language fact sheet for caregivers provides information on the causes, concerns, and prevention of malnutrition. Written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs180
Nutriente energía y densidad (FSHN1112S/FS177)
Foods for the older adult that has lost weight should target both energy and nutrient density. This 1-page Spanish language fact sheet provides explanation and examples. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs177
Energy and Nutrient Density (FSHN1112/FS176)
Foods for the older adult that has lost weight should target both energy and nutrient density. This 1-page fact sheet provides explanation and examples. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition , May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs176
Healthy Eating: Folate (FCS8567/FY066)
Folate is one of the B vitamins. It is involved in the formation of DNA and amino acids. DNA is the genetic material found in all cells of your body. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Learn more about this important vitamins in this 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy066
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: Diabetes (FCS8574/FY078)
Diabetes is a condition in which the body has difficulty making or using insulin. This 3-page fact sheet answers basic questions about diabetes, and was written by Linda B. Bobroff, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Paulina Wittkowsky, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy078
Vida Saludable: Diabetes (FCS8574Span/FY079)
Diabetes is a condition in which the body has difficulty making or using insulin. This revised Spanish language 3-page fact sheet answers basic questions about diabetes, and was written by Linda B. Bobroff, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Paulina Wittkowsky, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy079
FCS8547/HE944 Healthy Living: Determine Your Nutritional Health
FCS8547, a 4-page fact sheet by Linda B.Bobroff, provides a checklist to determine whether an older person is at nutritional risk and additional information about warning signs of poor nutritonal health. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he944
FCS-8847-Span/FY935 Vida Saludable: Esta en Riesgo de Deshidratación?
FCS8847Span, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish version of “Healthy Living: Are You At Risk of Dehydration?” (FCS8847). It provides a list of questions elders can ask themselves to determine whether they are at risk for dehydration, and offers suggestions for staying hydrated. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy935
FCS8577/FY084 Healthy Living: Diabetes Warning Signs
Revised! FCS8577, a 1-page handout by Linda B. Bobroff, informs older adults of the risks of untreated diabetes, and provides a checklist of the warning signs of high blood glucose levels. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy084
FCS8561Span/FY058 Alimentación Saludable: Calcio
FCS8561Span, a 1-page illustrated handout by Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS8561/FY057 Healthy Eating: Calcium. It uses a question-and-answer format to provide key information for elders about why calcium is important, what foods contain it, good sources of calcium, and how much older adults need. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Consumer Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy058
FCS8906-Span/FY1162 Seguridad Alimentaria: Seguridad alimentaria basica en el hogar
FCS8906-Span, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS8906/FY1161 Food Safety: Basic Food Safety at Home. It provides a word search activity to reinforce home food safety basics. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1162
FCS8695-Span/FY700 Alimentación saludable: Guia de almacenamiento de alimentos
Revised! FCS8695-Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS8695/FY699 Healthy Eating: Food Storage Guide. It provides charts with storage time guidelines for perishable fruits, vegetables, milk products, eggs, and deli meat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy700
FCS8913-Span/FY1178 Seguridad Alimentaria: Busqueda de palabras sobre restaurantes y comidas para llevar
FCS8913-Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8913/FY1177 Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods Word Search. It provides a word search activity to learn more about keeping restaurant and take-out foods safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1178
FCS8913/FY1177 Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods Word Search
FCS8913, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, provides a word search activity to learn more about keeping restaurant and take-out foods safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1177