Category: Health & Nutrition

Shopping for Health: Milk (FSHN1109/FS170)

bottles of milk stacked in a grocery coolerConsuming milk and milk products can provide many long-term health benefits, but you should know the facts before you shop. Not all types of milk provide the same nutrients. Learn more in this 4-page fact sheet written by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs170

Shopping for Health: Vegetables (FSHN1104/FS165)

mother and child in grocery store
Choosing the right vegetables will help you get the nutrients your body needs every day. With so many choices though, vegetable shopping can seem like a hard task—but it doesn’t have to be. This 4-page fact sheet will help you learn to become a smarter vegetable shopper. Written by Ashley R. Kendall and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs165

Go With Your Gut: Understanding Probiotics (FSHN1111/FS172)

Probiotics help keep the balance of bacteria in our gastrointestinal tracts in check.Probiotics are known as “good bacteria.” Often, when we think of bacteria, we think about the ones that cause sickness, and while there are many bacteria that can cause disease, there are many more that are beneficial to our health. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by Wendy J. Dahl and Volker Mai and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs172

Go With Your Gut: Understanding Microbiota and Prebiotics (FSHN1110/FS171)

FISH image of gut microbiotaAll of us have friendly bacteria all over our bodies. A large population of bacteria lives in our gastrointestinal tract, residing mostly in the colon (large intestine). This is known as our gut microbiota. Learn more in this 2-page fact sheet written by Wendy J. Dahl and Volker Mai and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs171

MyPlate Nutrition Education Series (FCSDG10TS114/FY1239)

ChooseMyPlate.govAlong with their introduction of MyPlate in June 2011, USDA provided a series of 14 one-page fact sheets to help consumers implement the dietary advice of the Dietary Guidelines 2010 in their daily lives. These fact sheets are being distributed by University of Florida IFAS Extension for use by Extension faculty, health professionals, and consumers in Florida.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1239

Compare the Cost per Serving (FCS8718/FY408)

To find the best buy on certain foods, like meat, it’s important to compare the cost per serving. This 2-page fact sheet includes a table with servings per pound of various beef and chicken cuts, as well as examples of how to determine the price per serving. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS Photo by Tom Wright.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy408

Tomando buenas decisiones serie

Now available in Spanish, this series of publications by David C. Diehl and Stephanie C. Toelle addresses media and its effects on young children, from birth to age six. The series is designed to reach both professional educators and parents and to provide research summaries, tips for parents, and internet resources for further information. Spanish versions published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS photo: Thomas Wright
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_tomando_buenas_decisiones
Just published:

  • La televisión y el aprendizaje de los niños pequeños, consejos para los padres (FCS2292Span/FY1236)
  • Medios de comunicación y salud física de los niños pequeños, consejos para los padres (FCS2294Span/FY1237)
  • Estrategias de crianza para guiar a los niños pequeños sobre el uso de los medios de comunicación (FCS2298Span/FY1238)

Búsqueda de palabras del grupo de los granos (FCS8725Span /FY426)

Busque en la sopa de letras alimentos del grupo de los granos. Algunos de estos granos pueden ser nuevos para usted, búsquelos en su próxima visita al supermercado y prepare nuevas recetas. ¡Puede que uno de estos granos se convierta en su favorito!
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy426

Breast Cancer Series: Hormone Therapy (FCS8836/FY906)

Women who are at high risk of getting breast cancer and women who have had breast cancer may be prescribed daily oral medications to block the estrogen receptor site or decrease the production of estrogen. This 2-page fact sheet describes various hormone therapy options. It is part of a 12-part Breast Cancer series. Written by Karen C. Daily and Martha C. Monroe, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy906

Healthy Eating: No-Cook Recipes (FCS8693/FY694)

Try these quick, easy recipes for balanced, healthy meals. No cooking required! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy694

Sports Nutrition for Teens (FCS8939/FY1221)

Teens involved in sports need nutritious foods to support normal growth and to fuel their bodies for exercise. This 5-page fact sheet provides guidelines for a healthy diet for active teens to help them stay healthy and play at their highest level.
Written by Michelle A. Zitt and Karla P. Shelnutt , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1221

Healthy Eating: Meals Without Cooking (FCS8934/FY1215)

Enjoy a word search for the ingredients in this recipe for southwestern black bean salad. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1215

Planear las comidas: Para una buena nutrición (FCS1070Span/HE975)

Do you ask yourself, “What’s for dinner tonight?” Planning meals helps you save time, money, and energy. When you write out your meals, it is easier to see if your family is eating a variety of food choices, nutrient-dense foods, and the right amounts of foods for good nutrition. This 1-page Spanish-language fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo y Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he975

Planear las comidas: Use una lista de compras (FCS8933Span/FY1234)

Have you ever gotten home from the grocery store and realized you forgot to buy what you went for? Have you bought foods that you already have at home? Keep this from happening to you again. Write your shopping list before going to the store — it saves time and money. This 2-page Spanish language fact sheet written by Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1234

Specialty Meat Marketing Claims: What’s the Difference? (AN191)

American consumers are confused about the differences between meat products with special marketing claims (i.e., organic, natural, naturally raised, and grass-fed) and regular or commodity meat products. This 5-page report discusses these claims as defined by the USDA and addresses the differences between these products for food safety, human health, and eating quality.Written by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an191

Vida Saludable: ¿Qué conoce sobre la diabetes? (FCS8578Span/FY087)

Test your knowlege about diabetes with a simple crossword puzzle. This 1-page Spanish-language handout was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy087

Fall Prevention: Staying Active (FCS2232/FY738)

Exercises that improve your balance, flexibility, and strength can reduce your risk for falls. This 4-page fact sheet describes exercises that can help you maintain or improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero and Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy738

Healthy Living: Staying Regular (FCS8570/FY063)

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

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