Category: Health & Nutrition

FSHN1013/FS161 Shopping for Health: Whole Grains

FSHN1013, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, describes the difference betweeb whole grains and refined grains, how many grains we need, and how to shop for foods that contain whole grains. Contains references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs161

FCS8547/HE944 Healthy Living: Determine Your Nutritional Health

FCS8547, a 4-page fact sheet by Linda B.Bobroff, provides a checklist to determine whether an older person is at nutritional risk and additional information about warning signs of poor nutritonal health. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he944

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

FCS8933/FY1210 Planning Meals: Use a Shopping List

FCS8933, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela, encourages shoppers to make a shopping list before going to the store, and use it while at the store. Includes two sample shopping lists. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1210

FCS8576Span/FY083 Vida Saludable: Fuentes de información sobre la diabetes

Revised! FCS8576Span, a 1-page Spanish-language fact sheet by Linda Bobroff and Paulina Wittkowski, lists contact information for diabetes information and referral sources. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy083

FCS8576/FY082 Healthy Living: Diabetes Resources

Revised! FCS8576, a 1-page fact sheet by Linda Bobroff and Paulina Wittkowski, lists contact information for diabetes information and referral sources. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy082

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

FCS8666/FY209 Facts about Vitamin K

Revised! FCS8666, a 3-page fact sheet by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, answers common questions about this vitamin found mostly in green vegetables that is needed to make proteins for normal blood clotting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy209

FCS8932/FY1209 Cooking with Fresh Herbs

FCS8932, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Emily Minton and Martha Maddox, provides tips for washing, storing, and cooking with herbs — with recipes for herb blends and for dishes using fresh herbs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1209

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

FCS8219/HE696 Nutrition for Health and Fitness: Sodium in Your Diet

Revised! FCS8219, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, provides facts about sodium, sodium and high blood pressure, how to read food labels and cook with less sodium. Includes references, sodium intake checklist and recipes for low sodium foods. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he696

FCS8929/FY1199 MyPyramid Message: Proportionality

FCS8929, a 2-page handout by Claudia Peñuela and Karla P. Shelnutt, explains how proportionality is represented in the MyPyramid symbol and provides guidelines for practicing proportionality to balance one’s diet. Includes a quiz and references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1199

FCS8928/FY1198 MyPyramid Message: Moderation

FCS8928, a 2-page handout by Claudia Peñuela and Karla P. Shelnutt, explains how moderation is represented in the MyPyramid symbol and provides guidelines for practicing moderation. Includes a review exercise and references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1198

FCS8927/FY1197 MyPyramid Message: Variety

FCS8927, a 2-page handout by Claudia Peñuela and Emily Minton, explains how variety is represented in the MyPyramid symbol, why variety is important and provides tips for eating a variety of foods. Includes a review exercise and references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1197

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