¡Las ensaladas son rápidas y fáciles de preparar y tienen infinidad de opciones! Las ensaladas son una comida práctica y saludable, acompáñelas con galletas integrales o con pan de trigo. Pruebe algunas de estas opciones en su próxima ensalada. This is the Spanish Language version of Healthy Eating: Salad Suggestions. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy703
Category: Health & Nutrition
Criando niños saludables: Familias activas (FCS8922Span/FY1252)
¿Recuerda aquellos juegos como la rayuela, congelados y tirar la pelota para correr a diferentes bases cuando estaba en el recreo en la escuela primaria? Se sentía muy bien estar afuera, su sangre fluyendo y sus músculos trabajando. La actividad física no es una cosa del pasado. Puede ser una actividad divertida en su vida diaria. Entonces, ¿Qué espera? ¡Es hora de tomar a su familia y empezar a moverse! Esta publicación resalta los beneficios de salud y recomendaciones de la actividad física. Además, incluye consejos para estar activos y sugerencias de actividades divertidas que toda la familia junta puede realizar. This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Raising Healthy Children: Active Families. It highlights the health benefits of physical activity, includes tips for being active and suggests fun activities that the whole family can do together. Written by Jamie C. Stolarz and Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1252
Los hechos acerca de la vitamina K (FCS8666Span/FY940)
La vitamina K ayuda al cuerpo a hacer las proteínas que se necesitan para la coagulación normal de la sangre. La vitamina K también se necesita para hacer importantes proteínas para los huesos. This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Facts about Vitamin K. Written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy940
Healthy Living: Scrambling for a Variety of Foods (FCS8615/FY672)
Unscramble the words to spell some of the foods that are wise choices for good health. Then write down each of the numbered letters on the blanks below to figure out the message. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy672
Perfect Meals with Pressure Cooking (FCS8995/FY1270)
Preparing great tasting, healthy meals can be a time consuming task, but pressure cooking is a great way to prepare them in just minutes. Although they may seem old fashioned, pressure cookers are making a comeback, especially with today’s busy families who are trying to save both time and money. Pressure cooking is also a healthy cooking option as it maintains the natural flavor and nutrients of food. Delicious, healthy meals are just minutes away with this handy device! This 3-page fact sheet was written by Paula G. Harris-Swiatko, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Amy Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1270
The Benefits of Breastfeeding (FCS8994/FY1269)
Experts agree that breast milk is the best food for babies for the first six months of life. It is a healthy choice that offers many benefits for both mother and baby. Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrients and antibodies, and breastfeeding helps to create a strong bond between mother and child. For the mother, it may help to lose weight gained during pregnancy and reduce the chances of developing common diseases like diabetes and breast and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding is also economical, convenient, and natural. This 5-page fact sheet informs new mothers about why breastfeeding is a great choice. Written by Cassie C. Rowe, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1269
Feeding Your Preschooler: Helping in the Kitchen (FCS8992/FY1259)
Encouraging your child to help in the kitchen is a great way to get them more interested in the food they eat and in trying new foods. Helping out in the kitchen also allows your preschooler to learn lifelong skills. This 2-page fact sheet suggests ways to get your preschooler helping in the kitchen as well as the benefits of working side-by-side to prepare family meals and snacks. Written by Ashley R. Kendall, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1259
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diet (FCS8991/FY1258)
There are thousands of Internet sites about ASD and diet, but much of the information has no scientific proof. If you are considering making changes to your child’s diet, the information in this 4-page fact sheet will help you to understand the potential risks and benefits of these changes. Written by Michelle A. Zitt, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1258
Vida Saludable: Hiperglicemia e Hipoglicemia (FCS8820Span/FY911)
Si usted padece de diabetes, de vez en cuando puede tener niveles bajos de glucosa en la sangre (hipoglicemia) o niveles altos de glucosa en la sangre (hiperglicemia). Ambas condiciones pueden ser serias si no son tratadas. Por eso es importante aprender sobre la hipoglicemia y la hiperglicemia para que pueda prevenirlas y tratarlas antes de que estas causen problemas adicionales en su salud.
This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Healthy Living: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia. It was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy911
MiPlato para Adultos Mayores (FCS8993Span/FY1261)
Adultes mayores: ¿Qué hay en su plato? This full color handout is the Spanish language version of My Plate for Older Adults and was adapted from USDA’s MyPlate by nutrition faculty ofthe UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1261
MyPlate for Older Adults (FCS8993/FY1260)
Older adults: what’s on your plate? Here are some quick dietary tricks and serving recommendations for an 1,800 calorie diet. This full-color handout is adapted from USDA’s MyPlate by nutrition faculty of the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1260
Alimentación Saludable: Meriendas Saludables (FCS8698Span/FY709)
¡Comer meriendas puede ser bueno para usted! Las meriendas saludables proveen vitaminas y minerales que pueden faltar en sus comidas principales. Tenga presente estas meriendas saludables para la próxima vez que usted tenga “ganas de merendar.”This 1-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Healthy Eating: Smart Snacking. It was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy709
Vida Saludable: Ejercicio y diabetes (FCS8613Span/FY670)
El ejercicio es una de las mejores cosas que se pueden hacer para cuidar su salud. El ejercicio puede ayudarle a controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre, reducir la grasa corporal y disminuir los riesgos de enfermedades del corazón. A continuación les ofrecemos unos consejos para ayudarles a empezar un programa de ejercicio divertido y saludable. ¡Empiece hoy!
This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Healthy Living: Exercise and Diabetes. It was written by Sergio Romero and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy670
Alimentación Saludable: Comidas que no requieren cocinarse (FCS8934Span/FY1216)
¿Puede encontrar las palabras relacionadas con la ensalada “suroeste de frijoles negros” en este sopa de letras? Incluye una receta para ensalada del Suroeste de frijoles negros. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1216
Breast Cancer: Coping with Hair Loss (FCS8833/FY903)
There are so many things to pay attention to when faced with cancer and chemotherapy that many women may not take the time to look at the bright side of losing their hair. In an attempt to help ease this transition and make light of this inevitable change, this fact sheet has a list of advantages of not having hair. Perhaps you’ll be able to add to this list. Written by Martha Monroe and Barbara Shea, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy903
Common Green Bottle Fly Sheep Blow Fly Luciia sericata (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae) (EENY502/IN903)
The common green bottle fly is a common visitor to carrion, feces, and garbage. Like many of the other blow flies, it plays an important role in forensic, medical and veterinary science. Larvae or maggots help forensic scientists to determine the period of insect colonization as it relates to the time of death, aiding law enforcement in their investigations. Medical treatment using maggot therapy can help to heal infections that are otherwise incurable. Learn more in this 5-page fact sheet written by Matthew Anderson and Phillip E. Kaufman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in903
What Do You Know About Fat? (FCS8688/FY303)
We hear a lot about fat: in the news, from friends, and in the books and magazines we read. For help sorting out all the information about fat, read this 3-page fact sheet written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy303
Criando niños saludables: La función de merendar (FCS8902Span/FY1257)
Cada niño adora una merienda sabrosa. Esta publicación enseña a los padres la importancia de merendar para los niños y cómo proveer opciones más saludables.
This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Raising Healthy Children: The Role of Snacking.” Written by Julie Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1257
Breast Cancer: Follow-up Care (FCS8996/FY1271)
The transition from active care to survivorship brings increased responsibility for women to monitor their own health and to do what they can to stay healthy. This 3-page fact sheet offers some information, guidance, and reassurance about what to expect in this next phase. Written by Martina Murphy and Karen Daily, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1271
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: Trace Organic Chemicals (SL352/SS554)
Trace organic chemicals are potentially harmful to human and ecosystem health. They frequently occur in wastewater from septic systems and can be found in concentrations orders of magnitude higher than typical concentrations reported in centralized treatment plant wastewater. This 7-page fact sheet identifies common trace organic chemicals of concern in wastewater and their sources, and summarizes current research on the fate and transport of these chemicals in septic systems. Written by Gurpal S. Toor, Mary Lusk, and Tom Obreza, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, November 2011. (photo CC BY-SA 3.0 Mila)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss554
