Category: Families & Consumers

Breaking out of Unhealthy Marital Interactions (FAR3041/FM474)

Conflict between the man and the woman“For couples today, there's an abundance of information on how to sustain healthy, happy marital relationships. What many couples fail to realize is that these positive practices won't work without addressing negative patterns and destructive behaviors in their relationship.” This 2-page radio transcript was written by Eboni Baugh and Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm474

Alimentación Saludable: Recetas que no requieren cocción (FCS8693Span/FY695)

Figure 2. Un sándwich de ensalada de pollo hecho con pan integral, espinaca y tomate es una comida que no requiere cocción.Pruebe estas recetas rápidas y fáciles de preparar para comidas saludables y balanceadas. ¡No hay necesidad de cocinar! This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy695

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

Figure 1. Make a whole-wheat tortilla wrap with deli meat, low-fat cheese and vegetables for a quick meal that does not require any cooking.Try these quick, easy recipes for balanced, healthy meals. No cooking required! This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy694

Alimentación Saludable: Juego de letras de bebidas saludables (FCS80015Span/FY1317)

Figure 2. Credits: Joey Manley, CC 2.0, http://bit.ly/H8kJaN¡Escriba en orden los nombres de las bebidas que se dan a continuación y determine cuáles puede beber a cualquier hora y cuáles debe limitar!This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1317

Alimentación Saludable: ¡Cambie su desayuno! (FCS80006Span/FY1299)

Figure 1. Unte con queso crema bajo en grasa un bagel de grano integral y colóquele frutas frescas como fresas o rebanadas de durazno. ¿Está cansado de desayunar lo mismo todos los días? ¡Pruebe algunas de estas ideas que podría encontrar un nuevo desayuno y ser su favorito! This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1299

Healthy Eating: Cooking for One (FCS80008/FY1302)

Figure 1. When cooking for one, you can alter recipes written for more people by using less of the ingredients. See the table in this publication to learn how to halve ingredients for recipes.You may think that cooking for one is a difficult task because most recipes are intended to serve four or more people. However, there are things you can do to make cooking for one easy and enjoyable. Inlcudes a table of measurements for reducing recipes. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1302

Alimentación Saludable: Cocinando para uno solo (FCS80008Span/FY1303)

Figure 2. Cuando cocine para uno solo, puede modificar las recetas que están escritas para más personas por medio del uso de menos ingredientes. Vea la tabla en esta publicación para aprender la forma de reducir los ingredientes a la mitad.Podría pensarse que cocinar para uno solo es una tarea difícil ya que la mayoría de recetas están hechas para servir a cuatro o más personas. Sin embargo, hay cosas que puede hacer para que sea más divertido cocinar para uno solo. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1303

Vida Saludable: DETERMINE su salud nutricional (FCS8547Span/FY1326)

elderly man and woman shopping for fruitMuchas veces se ignoran indicadores que muestran que nuestra salud nutricional es deficiente. Este documento ofrece una lista para saber si usted o alguien que usted cuida esta en riesgo nutricional y explica cada indicador de una salud nutricional pobre o mala. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1326

Healthy Eating: The Importance of Eating (FCS80012/FY1310)

elderly couples dining outdoorsEating healthy is one of the key ingredients to staying healthy. Complete the fill-in-the-blank activity and reveal the hidden message! This 2-page handout was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1310

Alimentación Saludable: Dieciséis meriendas apetitosas (FCS8697Span/FY706)

Figure 1. Unte vegetales frescos en aderezos bajos en grasa o yogurt simple (sin sabores). ¿Cansado de las mismas meriendas? ¡Aquí hay dieciséis ideas para meriendas que son fáciles de preparar y también saludables! Mantenga algunas de estas opciones a la mano para la próxima vez que tenga ganas de una merienda. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy706

Healthy Eating: Improving Your Convenience Foods (FCS80013/FY1312)

Figure 2. Select vegetables frozen without sauces or added salt to avoid excess fat, calories, and sodium.Convenience foods offer many benefits, but they generally have a low nutritional quality compared to other foods. You can improve the nutritional quality by adding vegetables, fruit, and/or meat and meat alternatives. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1312

Alimentación Saludable: Mejorando sus comidas precocidas (FCS80013Span/FY1313)

Figure 2. Seleccione vegetales congelados sin salsas y sin sal añadida para evitar exceso de grasa, calorías y sodio.Las comidas precocidas son alimentos que requieren poca preparación. ¡Algunas de estas comidas sólo se calientan y están listas para comérselas en menos de cinco minutos!This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1313

Healthy Eating: No-Cook Breakfast Ideas (FCS80014/FY1314)

Figure 1. Blend frozen fruit with low-fat milk or yogurt to make a thick and cold fruit smoothie with no ice needed.Sometimes we get up and don’t feel like cooking breakfast. For those days, here are a few no-cook breakfast ideas. Add a healthy beverage, such as a glass of low-fat milk or 100% fruit or vegetable juice for a complete meal. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1314

Alimentación Saludable: Ideas para desayunos que no requieren cocción (FCS80014Span/FY1315)

Figure 1. Mezcle fruta congelada con leche baja en grasa o yogurt para preparar un batido sin necesidad de usar hielo.Hay días que nos levantamos y no queremos hacer el desayuno. Para esos días, le ofrecemos algunas ideas para preparar desayunos sin cocinar. Agregue una bebida saludable como un vaso de leche baja en grasa o un jugo 100% de vegetales o frutas y obtendrá una comida completa. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1315

Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plans (FCS5258b/FY1286)

cowboy executive offering retirement plan on silver platterA financially secure retirement is a goal for many workers, and the ability to achieve that plan can be helped by employer-sponsored retirement plans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by Rachel Dorman, Lisa M. Leslie, Michael S. Gutter, Martie Gillen, and Josephine Turner, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1286

Alimentación Saludable: Realidades sobre el desayuno (FCS80009Span/FY1305)

crossword puzzleEste crucigrama incluye realidades sobre el desayuno. Written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1305

Facts about Vitamins (FCS8808/FY890)

Figure 1. Children's chewable vitamin – Many of us may think of this iconic image when we think about vitamins, but a healthy diet really starts with healthy food choices.Vitamins are chemical compounds that the body uses in a variety of ways. We need to get vitamins from our diet because we can’t make them in the body. There are 13 different vitamins that have been identified as important nutrients for humans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy890

Individual Retirement Accounts (FCS5258/FY642)

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a good tool to build retirement funds. This type of account has been offered since 1974 and comes with special tax advantages. An IRA can be opened through a financial institution such as a bank, credit union, mutual fund company, or brokerage firm. Learn more in this 4-page fact sheet written by Rachel Dorman, Lisa M. Leslie, Michael S. Gutter, Martie Gillen, and Josephine Turner, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy642

Healthy Eating: Scrambling for Healthy Beverages (FCS80015/FY1316)

glass of iced teaUnscramble the beverages below and determine which drinks you can have anytime and which ones you should limit! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1316