FE821, a 6-page fact sheet by Allen F. Wysocki, Lisa House, and William A. Messina, Jr., provides a brief summary of the focus group part of a study of perceptions of Florida residents aged 55 and over on seafood consumption. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE821
Category: Families & Consumers
FCS2138/HE138 Learning to Be a Father: How is it done? Isn’t there a manual somewhere?
Revised! FCS2138, a 5-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, discusses ways men can learn how to be good fathers. Includes recommended resources in English and Spanish, and references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE138
FCS2137/HE137 The Hidden Benefits of Being an Involved Father
Revised! FCS2137, a 5-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, describes the benefits for children, fathers, and families when the father is more involved with his children. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE137
FCS2083Span/FY972 Pautas para cuidadores
FCS2083Span, a 5-page fact sheet by Suzanna Smith and Jennifer E. Gove, is a new Spanish language version of FCS2083/HE018 Guidelines for Caregivers. It provides guidelines for managing stress, maintaining health, and getting the help that is needed to better enjoy all parts of one’s life. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY972
FCS8599Span/FY659 Vida Saludable: Presión sanguínea alta
Revised! FCS8599Span, a 1-page illustrated fact sheet by Leigh Ann Martin and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS8599/FY684 Healthy Living: High Blood Pressure. In brief it tells what high blood pressure is, what hypertension can cause, risks, how it afffects the arteries, and the importance of regular blood pressure check-ups. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY659
FCS2140/HE140 The Common Roles of Fathers: The Five Ps
Revised! FCS2140, a 4-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, outlines five roles fathers tend to use to define themselves: participator/problem-solver, playmate, principled guide, provider and preparer. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE140
FCS2141/HE141 Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean?
Revised! FCS2141, a 5-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, explores the meaning of “involvement” for fathers, and provides some strategies for having healthy and involved relationships with one’s children. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE141
FCS8882-Span/FY1130 Vida Saludable: Monitoreando la presión arterial desde la casa
FCS8882Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Karla P Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS8882/FY1126 Healthy Living: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home. It provides instructions and explanation of blood pressure readings, along with a blank blood pressure log. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1130
FCS88882/FY1126 Healthy Living: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
FCS8882, a 2-page fact sheet by Karla P Shelnutt, provides instructions and explanation of blood pressure readings, along with a blank blood pressure log. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1126
FSHN031/FS097 Preventing Foodborne Illness: E. coli O157:H7
Revised! FSHN-03-1, a 5-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Michael A. Hubbard, and Alexandra Chang, discusses the common foodborne pathogen E. coli O157:H7, especially as it concerns food handlers, processors and retailers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS097
ENY147/IN784 Differences Between European and African Honey Bees
ENY147, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen, describes key differences between the agressive African bee and the docile European honey bee, including hive defense and stinging, swarming and absconding, selection of nesting site. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN784
AN221 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 7: Establish Record Keeping and Documentation Procedures
AN221, a 4-page fact sheet by Larry Eubanks, Chad Carr, and Ronald H. Schmidt, describes the requirements for overall program and daily records as required under regulations for preventative accountability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN221
FCS8885/FY1129 Healthy Living: Changing Your Lifestyle to Improve Your Blood Pressure
FCS8885, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Karla P. Shelnutt, highlights some lifestyle changes that can help control or prevent high blood pressure — losing weight, increasing physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, and stopping smoking. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1129
FCS8884/FY1128 Healthy Eating: Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH
FCS8884, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Valerie Weyenberg, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Linda B. Bobroff, outlines an eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, that can prevent and reduce high blood pressure. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1128
FCS8601/FY662 Healthy Living for Elders: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure
Revised! FCS8601, a 1-page handout by Leigh Ann Martin, provides a convenient table for recording blood pressure readings for better blood pressure management. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY662
FCS8601Span/FY663 Vida Saludable: Anote su presión sanguinea
Revised! FCS8601Span, a 1-page handout by Leigh Ann Martin, is the Spanish language version of FCS8601 Healthy Living: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure. It provides a convenient table for recording blood pressure readings for better blood pressure management. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY663
FCS8599/FY684 Healthy Living: High Blood Pressure
Revised! FCS8599, a 1-page illustrated handout by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, explain what high blood pressure, or hypertension, is, risk factors, and encourages regular blood pressure check-ups. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY684
FCS8883/FY1127 Healthy Eating: Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
FCS8883, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Karla P. Shelnutt, explains the nutrition facts label — why it is needed and how to read it. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1127
FCS1059b/HE550 The Importance of Breakfast
FCS1059b, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela, describes the benefits of this most important meal of the day, gives some reasons why people skip breakfast, and makes healthy recommendations and ideas. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE550
FCS5205/FY374 Financial Recordkeeping: Organizing Your Financial Life
Revised! FCS5205, a 4-page fact sheet by Selena Garrison, Michael S. Gutter, Julie England, Josephine Turner, and Nayda Torres, addresses what financial and personal documents individuals should keep and why, how long they should be kept, and where they should be stored. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY374