Category: Families & Consumers

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diet (FCS8991/FY1258)

Figure 1. Scientists have begun to research the effects of diet on ASD, but to date no one dietary approach has been found to significantly improve ASD symptoms.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

USTED y SU CRÉDITO series

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This is the Spanish language version of the You and Your Credit series. Written by Joan P. Elmore, Michael S. Gutter and Travis P. Mountain, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_usted_y_su_credito

Vida Saludable: Hiperglicemia e Hipoglicemia (FCS8820Span/FY911)

Testing the blood glucose level yourselfSi 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)

MiPlato para Adultos MayoresAdultes 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)

MyPlate for Older Adults (front)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)

MiPlato¡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)

ura 1. El ejercicio puede ayudar a que la sarna de la diabetesEl 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)

Banco de palabras ¿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

GAPs for the Florida Citrus Grower: Understanding the Principles of Good Agricultural Practices (FSHN1203/FS187)

Citrus groves, leaves, oranges, trees. UF/IFAS Photo: Thomas Wright.Growers are the first step in the farm-to-table food chain. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) refer to practices growers follow to prevent, minimize, or eliminate contamination and hazards to human health. Essential components of the GAPs process include careful planning, implementation, and documentation of required steps and procedures that together analyze and minimize risks imposed by biological, chemical, and physical hazards. The general guidelines presented in this document were developed by UF/IFAS for Florida citrus growers, in partnership with the citrus industry. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Michelle D. Danyluk, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Keith R. Schneider, Mark A. Ritenour, and Timothy M. Spann, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs187

9 Important Communication Skills for Every Relationship (FCS2315/FY1277)

Figure 1. CommunicationEffective communication is critical to successful relationships. Researchers and therapists have found at least nine skills that can help couples learn to talk effectively about important issues, like time spent together/apart, money, health, gender differences, children, family, friends, commitment, trust, and intimacy. If learned well, these nine skills can help put our relationships on a positive trajectory for success. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1277

10 Rules for Constructive Conflict (FCS2314/FY1276)

Figure 1. How do you handle conflicts?Determining how we handle conflicts, whether constructively or destructively, is a good way to see how functional or dysfunctional we are acting in our relationships. Take a minute and complete this quiz to see if you handle conflict in a constructive or destructive way. It will help you realize what you are already doing well and what skills you might still want to work on a little more. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1276

Eight Needs of Every Partner, Parent, and Child (FCS2313 /FY1275)

Happy pictogramOne of our greatest desires is to be happy. So what do you need in order to be happy? Have you ever sat down and made a list? This 3-page fact sheet guides you in listing needs for yourself, your partner, and your children; and lists eight needs identified by researchers that people need to feel happy. Written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1275

Florida Woods Cockroach Eurycotis floridana (Walker) (EENY514/IN915)

Figure 1. Lateral-dorsal view of an adult Florida woods cockroach, Eurycotis floridana (Walker).This “peridomestic” organism can be found in structures near the home, such as storage areas, greenhouses, or shelter boxes for other structures such as water pumps. It is one of the species commonly referred to as palmetto bugs, and is also called a “stinkroach” or “skunk cockroach” due to its aromatic defensive secretions. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Christopher S. Bibbs and Rebecca W. Baldwin, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in915

Breast Cancer: Coping with Hair Loss (FCS8833/FY903)

Beautiful SurvivorThere 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

Creating Work and Family Balance: Workshop Evaluation (FCS2310/FY1272)

Figure 1. Balancing Act 2.5Workshop presenters: the evaluation instrument described in this article provides a simple and streamlined way to conduct a useful evaluation and solicit feedback for program refinement. It was designed to accompany a Florida Cooperative Extension Service workshop, Creating Work and Family Balance. This publication provides support for professionals who are delivering this workshop or workshops with similar objectives. The purposes of the evaluation are to generate information that can be used for program improvement and for reporting impacts in the annual reporting system of Cooperative Extension. This 5-page fact sheet was written by David C. Diehl, Suzanna Smith, Betsy Crisp, Karen S. Headlee, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1272

Strengthening Families: Parental Resilience (FCS2304/FY1243)

mother is exasperated while children laugh around herThrough building resilience, parents and other family members will be better prepared to manage the inevitable challenges in life. The strategies recommended in this 3-page fact sheet can help you further develop these positive attributes. Written by Larry F. Forthun, Samantha Carannante, and David C. Diehl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1243

Strengthening Families: Social Connections (FCS2305/FY1244)

young women icing a cakeWhether it is family members, neighbors, friends, or coworkers, it is vital that parents have people in their lives that can provide social support. This 3-page fact sheet suggests several ways to create new social connections and improve existing ones. Written by Larry F. Forthun, Samantha Carannante, and David C. Diehl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1244

Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development (FCS2306/FY1245)

mother coloring with son and daughterThe list of topics that parents need to master is almost endless, starting before birth and extending all the way to adulthood. Rather than trying to answer all of the questions parents might have, this 3-page fact sheet focuses on the ways in which parents can explore their own parenting and find information and solutions that work for them. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica N. Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1245

Strengthening Families: Concrete Support in Times of Need (FCS2307/FY1246)

woman and two boysAll families need help sometimes. In times of need, families will often turn to other family members or friends, but some needs may require more concrete financial or material support. This 3-page fact sheet lists many state and local programs that provide concrete support to Florida families who qualify. Written by Larry F. Forthun, Samantha Carannante, and David C. Diehl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1246

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Competence (FCS2308/FY1247)

Figure 2 [mothers playing with children]Parents foster positive social and emotional development through their everyday interactions with children. This 3-page fact sheet lists some things you can do to support the most positive social and emotional development of your children. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1247