Understanding Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease (FCS8028/FY1369)

Figure 1.  If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, you should read ingredient labels to follow a gluten-free diet.Several years ago, most people probably had never heard of gluten, but by 2011, gluten-free diets became more popular than low carbohydrate diets. One reason for this is the increased awareness and diagnosis of conditions in which gluten triggers an abnormal response in the body, such as gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. This 4-page fact sheet will help you learn about gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, as well as understand what they have in common and what is different about them. Written by Stephanie Meyer, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1369

Raising Healthy Children: Health Risks of Obesity (FCS80023/FY1356)

Figure 1. Babies need fat for normal growth, but as they develop into children too much fat can be unhealthy.Although babies need fat for warmth and normal growth, as children develop, too much fat can be unhealthy. Childhood obesity may result in health problems early in life and into adulthood. This 4-page fact sheet will help you understand the health risks of obesity and ways to help your child maintain a healthy weight. Written by Stephanie Meyer, Karla Shelnutt, and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1356

De compras para la salud: Yogurt (FSHN1201S/FS198)

Figura 1.  Selección de yogur en la sección de lácteosEl yogur se ha convertido en un producto muy popular en la dieta de los Estadounidenses y se ha apoderado de la mayoría de la sección de los productos lácteos en muchas tiendas. ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué es el yogur, cuáles son los beneficios para la salud o cuál es la diferencia entre los tipos de yogures? Continúe leyendo para encontrar las respuestas a estas preguntas y para aprender más sobre el yogur.This 3-page fact sheet was written by Stephanie B. Meyer, Ada Medina-Solórzano y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, October 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs198

Shopping for Health: Yogurt (FSHN1201/FS185)

Figure 1.  Yogurt selection in the dairy aisleYogurt has become a popular item in the American diet and has taken over the majority of the dairy section in many stores. Have you ever wondered what yogurt is, what its health benefits are, or what the differences are among the types of yogurts? Read this 4-page fact sheet to find the answers to these questions and to learn more about yogurt. Written by Stephanie B. Meyer, Ada Medina-Solórzano, and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, January.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs185