The Food Groups of MyPlate (FCS8873/FY1077)

Figure 1. Visit http://ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information on the food groups and healthy eating tips. Plan your food group choices wisely. Choose nutrient-rich foods that are fat-free or low-fat and low in added sugars. This 3-page fact sheet gives an overview of the MyPlate food groups. Written by Glenda L. Warren and Jennifer Walsh, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, Novemeber 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1077

Snack Attacks: Be Prepared (FCS8865/FY1020)

Figure 2. Keep fruit or vegetables cut up and in a sealed container in the refrigerator so that your kids will have a healthy and easy snack available after school.Children may feel hungry or have a “snack attack” right after school each day. Plan ahead and have ready-to-eat healthful foods available for children to enjoy. Use the MyPlate food groups as a guide to prepare snacks that will help children meet their nutritional needs. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Glenda L. Warren and Jennifer Walsh, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1020

Label Reading for Better Eating (FCS1049/HE548)

Reading the nutrition facts label helps you know what is in the food you are eating. The label is also helpful for making healthy food choices—you can compare nutrition information for different types of foods, or the same foods from different brands, before you buy. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Glenda L. Warren and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he548

Compare Unit Pricing (FCS1051/HE948)

Learn to use the grocery store unit price information to find out whether the larger container is really the better bargain. This revised 1-page handout was written by Glenda L. Warren and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he948

FCS8800Span/FY1188 Plan me MiPiramide para el consumo diario de alimentos y calorias

FCS8800Span, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, is the Spanish language version of FCS8800/FY865 MyPyramid Plan for Daily Food and Calorie Intake. It provides tables for determining portion sizes of each food group by calorie levels, and calorie levels by age, gender, and activity level. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1188

FCS8873Span/FY1187 Grupo de alimentos de MiPiramide

FCS8873Span, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, is the Spanish language version of FCS8873/FY1077 The Food Groups of MyPyramid. It lists each of the food groups, with descriptions and examples, and a key message for each group. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1187

FCS8851Span/FY1186 Ahorre dinero en la tienda de comestibles

FCS8851Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, is the Spanish language version of FCS8851/FY1003 Saving Money at the Grocery Store. It lists 21 strategies to save money on one’s grocery bill. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1186

FCS1068-Span/FY1189 Alivie las molestias del embarazo

FCS1068-Span, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren and Claudia Peñuela, is the Spanish language version of FCS1068/HE552 Easing the Discomforts of Pregnancy. It summarizes recommendations for several discomforts of pregnancy, including morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, swelling/fluid retention, fatigue, and dizziness. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1189

FCS1068/HE552 Easing the Discomforts of Pregnancy

Revised! FCS1068, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren and Claudia Peñuela, summarizes recommendations for several discomforts of pregnancy, including morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, swelling/fluid retention, fatigue, and dizziness. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he552

FCS8865/FY1020 Snack Attacks: Be Prepared

FCS-8865, a 2-page fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, recommends ways to keep ready-to-eat snacks from the Fruit Group on hand to help children get the best nutrition. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1020

FCS8865/FY1021 MyPyramid Ways to Fruits and Vegetables for Your Child

FCS-8865, a 2-page fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, provides pointers for parents to involve children in shopping for and preparing fruits and vegetables, serve foods in appealing ways, and help children get the best nutrition. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1021