Category: Families & Consumers

ENY751/IN770 Avian Influenza A virus: Bird Flu

ENY-715, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Chelsea T. Smartt and C. Roxanne Connelly, provides information about the A strain of the influenza virus in a question-and-answer format. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN770

FCS2286/FY1054 The Importance of Family Dinners

FCS-2286, a 2-page fact sheet by Jodimae Lyttle and Eboni J. Baugh, takes a close look at some family “dinner dynamics” sharing research demonstrating the benefits that eating together can provide family members. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1054

FCS2285/FY1053 “I’ll Pencil You In” — The Overscheduled Child

FCS-2285, a 3-page fact sheet by Jodimae Lyttle and Eboni J. Baugh, describes for parents the consequences of overscheduling a child and provides tips for keeping a child active but not overscheduled. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1053

AN207/AN207 Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)

AN207, a 3-page fact sheet by Chad Carr and Larry Eubanks, describes the COOL labeling regulations for agricultural commodities, including the interim final rule released by AMS on July 28,2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN207

HS1146/HS397 Understanding the ‘USDA Organic’ Label

HS-1146, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell and Mickie E. Swisher, briefly outlines the history of the USDAs National Organic Program (NOP), summarizes for consumers the benefits of government regulation of organic food products, and provides a guide for interpreting labels on products with organic ingredients. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS397

FCS8854/FY1035 Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search

FCS-8854, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS-8854, Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search. It helps familiarize readers with the terminology used on dietary supplement labels. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1035

FCS8854span/FY1039 Vida Saludable: Etiquetas de Suplementos Dietéticos

FCS8854-Span, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish-language version of FCS-8854, Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search. It includes words that may be found on dietary supplements labels in a word search format. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1039

FCS8804/FY1038 Facts about Copper

Revised! FCS-8804, a 3-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, answers questions about copper, why we need it, what happens if we don’t get enough, how much we need, how we can get enough and not too much. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1038

FCS8855span/FY1037 Vida Saludable: ¿Que Son las Medicinas? Búsqueda por Palabras

FCS-8855-Span, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS-8855, Healthy Living: What Are Medicines? Word Search, a wordsearch using words that relate to medicines. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1037

SL263SP/SS486 Salmonella y tomates: preguntas y respuestas para los consumidores

SL263-SP, a 7-page fact sheet by Max Teplitski, Keith Schneider, Michelle Danyluk, and Claudio Gonzalez, is the Spanish-language version of SL263, “Salmonella and Tomatoes: Q & A for Consumers”. It provides research-supported answers to common consumer questions about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables in response to the recent outbreak of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of tomatoes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS486

FCS3269/FY1034 How to Manage the Foreclosure Process

FCS-3269, a 4-page fact sheet by Michael S. Gutter, Travis P. Mountain, Lisa Leslie, and Laura Royer, explains the foreclosure process and what to do when facing foreclosure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1034

FCS3273/FY1042 Energy Efficient Homes: The Energy and Water Connection

FCS-3273, a 4-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Brent Philpot, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes the energy used for municipal water supply and waste water management, and the water used for energy production and strategies homeowners can use to reduce water use in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1042

FE713/FE713 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Making Your (Power) Point

FE713, a 4-page fact sheet by Henry M. Cothran, is part of the Business Retention and Expansion Programs series. It provides an overview and a set of guidelines for developing effective visual presentations that won’t leave your audience snoring or lost. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE713

FCS3281/FY1050 Energy Efficient Homes: Landscaping

FCS-3281, a 9-page fact sheet by Terry B. DelValle, Joan Bradshaw, Barbra Larson, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes the important role landscaping plays in modifying the home environment, how to plan, cultivate, and maintain landscapes that are energy efficient, provide wind protection, and contribute active or passive cooling, Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1050

FCS3280/FY1049 Energy Efficient Homes: Introduction to LED Lighting

FCS-3280, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Barbara Haldeman, Wendell A. Porter, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes what light emitting diode (LED) lighting is, how it works, how it compares to incandescents, and whether they are a good choice for home lighting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1049

FCS3272/FY1041 Energy Efficient Homes: Comparing Homes for Energy Efficiency

FCS-3272, a 7-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Jeffrey Michael, and Barbara Haldeman, provides Florida homebuyers with an overview for evaluating each home’s energy efficiency and a checklist to help evaluate and compare. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1041

FCS3275/FY1044 Energy Efficient Homes: Indoor Air Quality and Energy

FCS-3275, a 3-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, explains factors that affect indoor air quality and ventilation strategies to maintain good indoor air quality in an energy efficient home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1044

FCS3274/FY1043 Energy Efficient Homes: The Irrigation System

FCS-3274, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Melissa B. Haley, Michael D. Dukes, Stacia Davis, Mary Shedd, and Bernard Cardenas-Lailhacar, describes strategies and technologies for efficiency in home lawn irrigation systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1043

FCS3276/FY1045 Energy Efficient Homes: Windows and Skylights

FCS-3276, a 6-page fact sheet by Kathleen C. Ruppert, Wendell A. Porter, and Hyun-Jeong Lee, presents key terms and concerns for windows in Florida homes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1045