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

Facts About Fiber (FCS8793/FY849)

Fiber is a carbohydrate that we cannot digest, found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans. Adequate fiber intake can help us maintain good health. This revised 2-page fact sheet answers basic questions about fiber. Written by Jennifer Hillan, R. Elaine Turner, and Wendy J. Dahl. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy849

FCS8708/FY380 Finding Fresh Florida Produce

FCS8708, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides a chart showing peak times to buy fresh Florida fruits and vegetables. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy380

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

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

FCS8715/FY388 Breakfast on the Go

Revised! FCS8715, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, compiles several 1-minute breakfast ideas, recipes for shakes and smoothies, and advice for healthier fast food breakfast choices. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy388

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

FCS2231-Span/FY861: Prevención de Caídas: ¡Reduzca su riesgo!

Revised! FCS2231Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS2231/FY737: Fall Prevention: Reduce Your Risk!, which tests knowledge of lifestyle factors that can affect the risk of falling using a simple crossword puzzle activity. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy861

FCS8621ENG/FY674 Healthy Living: Are You at Risk for Drug Interactions?

Revised! FCS8621ENG, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, provides a list of 9 questions to help people determine whether they are at risk of drug interactions. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy674

FCS8811/FY868 Healthy Living: Checking Blood Glucose

REVISED! FCS8811, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, highlights the importance of knowing blood glucose levels to manage diabetes, and offers instruction on when and how to check blood glucose. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy868

FCS8912-Span/FY1176 Seguridad Alimentaria: Restaurantes y comidas para llevar

FCS8912Span ,a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amy Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8912/FY1175 Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods. It highlights key things to know in order to keep 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/fy1176

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

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/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

FCS8910Span/FY1172 Seguridad Alimentaria: Alimentos listos para comer

FCS8910Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8910/FY1171 Food Safety: Ready-to-Eat Foods. It provides elders with tips for keeping ready-to-eat foods safe. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1172

FCS8801Span/FY1163 Seguridad Alimentaria: ¿Su cocina pasa la prueba?

FCS8801Span, a 2-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS8801/FY1173 Food Safety: Does Your Kitchen Pass the Test? It provides a multiple choice quiz to test the knowledge of older adults about safe food handling. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1163