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
Category: Families & Consumers
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
Family Album Radio transcripts
FAR0051/FM256 Children and Fears
FAR0053/FM274 Grandparents Parenting
FAR0054/FM276 When to get help for Stress
FAR0056/FM297 African American Parents
FAR0057/FM310 Setting Limits and Standing Firm
FAR5025/FM223 Safe Rooms
FAR5030/FM231 Trends in Balancing Work and Family
FAR5035/FM277 Protecting Your Family From Exposure To Mercury
FAR5036/FM279 ATV Safety
FAR8713/FM268 Mailing Perishable Food Gifts
FAR8715/FM319 Susceptible People and Raw Oysters
FAR9034/FM221 Pitfalls of Unreported Income
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
FCS8717/FY406 Searching for Breakfast
Revised! FCS8717, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides a word search breakfast word exercise. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy406
FCS8931/FY1208 Breakfast Ideas
FCS8931, a 1-page illustrated fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela, provides a chart for making unique and nutritious breakfast combinations. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1208
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
FCS8714/FY387 Breakfasts around the Globe
Revised! FCS8714, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides a matching activity to learn more about breakfasts around the world. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy387
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
EENY482/IN873: Common Carpet Beetle Anthrenus scrophulariae (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Dermestidae)
EENY482, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Stephanie Larrick and Mark Mitola is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this small blackish beetle is found worldwide and infests goods made from animal products, such as carpets, wool, textiles, and preserved museum specimens — distribution, description, life cycle, economic importance, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in873
Una forma saludable de construir MiPirámide [series]
This 6-part series by Claudia Peñuela, is the Spanish-language version of the “A Healthy Way to Build MyPyramid” series. It provides guidance on recommended intakes by age and gender, portion sizes and equivalents, health benefits, and tips for eating and cooking foods from each of the food groups in MyPyramid. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_spa_series_una_forma_saludable_de_construir_mipiramide
FCS8930/FY1206 Remembering to Take Your Diabetes Medications
FCS8930, a 1-page handout by Linda B. Bobroff, provides tips for helping people remember to take their diabetes medications on time. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1206
FCS2228-Span/FY858: Prevención de Caídas: Soluciones para su hogar
Revised! FCS2228-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Leigh Ann Martin and Emily Minton, is the Spanish language version of FCS2228/FY734 Fall Prevention: Solutions for Your Home. It lists possible hazards in your home for people growing older and modifications that can be made to prevent falls. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy858
FCS2227-Span/FY857: Prevención de Caídas: ¿Quién está a a riesgo?
Revised! FCS2227-Span, a 1-page handout by Sergio Romero and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS2227/FY733: Fall Prevention: Who’s at Risk?. It provides a short quiz to determine whether a person is at risk of falling. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy857
FCS2231-Span/FY861: Prevención de Caídas: ¡Reduzca su riesgo!
Revised! FCS2231Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS2231/FY737: Fall Prevention: Reduce Your Risk!, which tests knowledge of lifestyle factors that can affect the risk of falling using a simple crossword puzzle activity. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy861
WC093 Risk and Crisis Communication: When Things Go Wrong
W093, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, examines the practice of crisis and risk communication as part of an organization’s overall crisis plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc093