This 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: What Are Medicines? Word Search,” written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1037
Category: Families & Consumers
Energy Efficient Homes: The Duct System (FCS3263/FY1024)
The duct, or air distribution, system used in cooling and heating your home is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the different rooms. Typical duct systems lose 25 to 40% of the heating or cooling energy put out by the cooling and heating system. Learn about common problems and ways to get the most out of your duct system. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Randall A. Cantrell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, 8. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1024
Vida Saludable: ¡Reconozca el fraude! (FCS8585Span/FY097)
This 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living for Elders: Spotting Quackery Word Search,” written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy097
Vida Saludable: Etiquetas de suplementos dietéticos (FCS8854Span/FY1039)
This 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search” Written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1039
Ayudándole a su hijo a hacer las tareas (FCS2255Span/FY980)
Casi todos los estudiantes de la escuela primaria hasta la secundaria recibirán tareas regularmente. Estas tareas pueden ayudar a los niños para:
- practicar lo que han aprendido
- recibir información más profunda
- aplicar las habilidades abiertamente
- obtener importantes habilidades organizacionales y de aprendizaje
- aprender a trabajar independientemente
- y con disciplina propia
Por medio de las tareas los padres pueden tener una idea de lo que sus hijos hacen en la escuela, darse cuenta que tan bien va el niño y mejorar su relación con sus hijos.
This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Helping Your Child with Homework,” written by Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy980
Energy Efficient Homes: Water Heaters (FCS3277/FY1025)
Water heaters are the third largest energy expense in your home. This 5-page fact sheet describes factors to consider when purchasing and lists the various choices available. Written by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Randall A. Cantrell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1025
Cómo manejar el estrés al perder el empleo (FCS5265Span/FY1084)
Aunque la pérdida de trabajo es más común hoy que en el pasado, una pérdida inesperada de empleo puede ser una experiencia terrible, miedosa y ciertamente estresante. This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Coping With Stress During a Job Loss.” Written by Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1084
Orinarse en la cama (FCS2112Span/FY949)
Orinarse en la cama o mojar la cama, es un problema común en niños entre las edades de 5 a12 años. Se estima que de 5 a 7 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos padecen de enuresis en algún momento dado y que alrededor de un 10% de los niños en edad escolar han mojado la cama.
This 5-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FCS2112, “Bedwetting.” Written by Garret D. Evans and Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy949
Coordinating a Collegiate Service-Learning Mentoring Program (FCS9269/FY1242)
Building a program like C.A.M.P. Gator for an institute of higher learning takes a great deal of planning, communication, and leadership. This 3-page fact sheet discusses the steps required to coordinate such a program. Written by Emily Rickerson, Matthew Ohlson, Kate Fogarty, Muthusami Kumaran, and Dale Pracht , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo © C.A.M.P. Gator)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1242
Conducting a Community Forum to Address Youth Substance Abuse (FCS9266/FY1235)
Community forums are about participatory democracy at a local level. They involve gathering citizens of a community together to discuss issues, make choices on how to deal with them, and develop common ground to resolve those issues. This 4-page fact sheet provides suggestions for leading and conducting a forum on youth substance abuse, based on the National Issues Forums (NIF) model. Written by Emily Rickerson, Muthusami Kumaran, and Kate Fogarty, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo ©Grand Rapids, MI)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1235
Youth Mentoring: Involving College Students (FCS9267/FY1240)
Today’s youth are facing a number of troubling issues including substance abuse, family disturbances, bullying, low morale resulting in low academic achievement, dropping out of school, and more. Having someone who cares about youth, to talk to them about the issues they face and mentoring them, can be a positive factor for all involved. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Emily Rickerson, Muthusami Kumaran, and Kate Fogarty about a collegiate mentor service learning program at the University of Florida., and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo © C.A.M.P. Gator)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1240
Challenges and Opportunities in Establishing a Collegiate Mentoring Program (FCS9268/FY1241)
Developing a new program can present many challenges at any level. This 2-page fact sheet describes a number of challenges that arise at various stages of developing a mentoring program. Written by Emily Rickerson, Matthew Ohlson, Kate Fogarty, and Muthusami Kumaran, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo © C.A.M.P. Gator)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1241
Healthy Living: Diabetes Care during Sick Days (FCS8819/FY884)
When you are sick, your blood glucose levels are harder to regulate. Being sick often causes blood glucose levels to rise which can lead to serious health conditions. It’s important to have a plan on how to manage your sick days so you are prepared ahead of time. Read this 2-page fact sheet to learn more! Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Public domain photo by Stickpen)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy884
The Role of the Codex Alimentarius in Determining International Standards for Pesticides and Food (PI237)
People have the right to expect their food to be safe, of good quality, and suitable for consumption, and national governments must ensure that food imported from other countries is safe. But laws and regulations to minimize threats can create barriers to international food trade. The Codex Alimentarius aims to facilitate international trade by promoting definitions and requirements for foods. This 3-page fact sheet was written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2011. (image from usda.gov)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi237
Alimentación Saludable: Creando una comida sin tener quecocinar (FCS8692Span/FY692)
¿No tiene gana de cocinar? Utilice MiPlato para crear comidas balanceadas y que no necesitan cocinarse. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Emily Minton , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy692
Healthy Eating: Creating a No-Cook Meal (FCS8692/FY691)
Don’t feel like cooking? Use MyPlate to create well-balanced, no-cook meals. 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, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy691
Shopping for Health: Vegetarian Diets (FSHN1106/FS167)
Well-balanced vegetarian diets can be nutritious and provide a variety of health benefits, but they are at higher risk for several nutrient deficiencies, including iron, vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc. This 6-page fact sheet lists foods that are rich in these nutrients. Written by Lauren Foster and Wendy J. Dahl , and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011. (photo courtesy of elenaspantry.com)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs167
Shopping for Health: Beans, Peas, and Lentils (FSHN1105/FS166)
Beans are one of the most wholesome foods in nature. They come packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. Naturally low in fat, they contain no cholesterol and are very low in saturated fat. Some are also high in antioxidants. This 4-page fact sheet provides nutritional information and recipes. Written by Lakshmi Mahan, Lauren Foster, and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011. (photo by nemka)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs166
Buyers’ Guide to Pet Reptiles (WEC312/UW357)
When choosing a pet reptile, there are some important questions you should consider.This 3-page fact sheet will provide you with some basic information about reptiles and their care, in order to help you choose an appropriate reptile pet that will suit your lifestyle. Written by Steve A. Johnson, Monica E. McGarrity, and Dustin Smith , and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw357
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: Bacteria and Protozoa (SL350/SS552)
Keeping disease-causing microorganisms out of groundwater used for drinking water supplies is important to protect human health.This 7-page fact sheet reports the sources of bacteria and protozoa in wastewater, discusses diseases associated with drinking water contaminated with wastewater, and then details their fate in septic systems. Written by Mary Lusk, Gurpal S. Toor, and Tom Obreza, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2011. (Photo by Tara Piasio)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss552