Category: Families & Consumers

ENY-851S/IN767 Las Mareas Rojas

ENY-851S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, is the Spanish version of ENY-851, “Red Tides” (forthcoming). It explains what these “harmful algal blooms” are, what causes them, their impacts on marine ecosystems, human health, and coastal economies, and strategies for mitigation and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN767

HS1128/HS378 Ackee Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

HS1128, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi, provides information about this fruit which is a common ingredient in Jamaican cooking, but which is not recommended for home landscape use due to the fact that the fruit is extremely poisonous when it is under-developed or over-ripe. Includes references, cultural calendar, fertilizer recommendations and nutrient values. Published by the UF Department of Hotricultural Sciences, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS378

AN191/AN191 Specialty Meat Marketing Claims: What’s the Difference?

AN-191, a 6-page illustrated report by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, discusses production/marketing claims defined by the USDA and addresses the differences between these products for food safety, human health, and eating quality. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2008.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN191

ENH1080/EP347 Environmental Landscape Management Guidelines Community Associations Can Use to Select a Landscaper and Write an Effective Landscaping Contract

ENH-1080, a 15-page fact sheet by Annemarie Post, Margaret D. Dessaint, Donald Rainey and Fred Santana, provides guidelines that community associations can use for selecting a landscape maintenance contractor and write an effective contract. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP347

FCS-8560-Span/FY056: Alimentación Saludable—Folato

Revised! FCS8560, a one-page fact-sheet by Linda Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS-8560, “Healthy Eating: Folate.” It explains why folate is important, what foods it can be found in, and how much adults need each day. Revised to include updated nutritional information. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY056

FCS8567-Span/FY067: Alimentación Saludable—Folato

Revised! FCS8567, a two-page fact-sheet by Linda Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS8632, “Facts About Folate” by nutrition expert Linda B. Bobroff. It explains what folate is, what foods it can be found in, and why it is an essential nutrient. Revised to include updated nutritional information. Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY067

FSHN07-07/FS143 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 6: Establish Verification Procedures

FSHN07-07, a 7-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby L. Newslow, describes the final HACCP principle, which consists of establishing verification procedures for the entire plan and ensuring that the system is operating correctly in accordance with the plan. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, August 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS143

ENY-143/IN741 Bee-Proofing for Florida Citizens

ENY-142, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken by Florida residents to locate potential nesting sites, prevent nests from forming, and how to inspect one’s property for nests. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN741

FE707/FE707 Florida Property Tax Reform: Local Government Impacts of the Proposed Constitutional Change

FE707, a 7-page fact sheet by Rodney L. Clouser, is part of the Florida’s Property Tax Reform series. It reports changes in the estimated cost of the proposed consitutional amendment and informs about the impact of proposed changes to the Florida Constitution that will be voted on by the state citizens on January 29, 2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE707

FCS-3227/HE724 How to Prevent Foreclosure on Your Home

Revised! FCS-3227, a 3-page fact sheet by Michael Gutter and Virginia Peart, explains what foreclosure is, when it can occur, and how to avoid the serious damage it can cause to your financial status and credit rating. Includes suggestions on working with lenders. Revised to reflect new information and resources. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE724

FCS-2278/FY1001 Importance of Youth Involvement in Sports

FCS-2278, a 4-page fact sheet by Caroline Payne and Kate Fogarty, will help answer parental questions about when and how children should become involved in organized sports. It also address the benefits and possible pitfalls of such activity. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1001

FCS-2282/FY1007 Developing Intergenerational Relationships

FCS-2282, a 6-page fact sheet by Lynda Spence and Heidi Liss Radunovich, speaks to the importance of children developing intergenerational relationships with older adults. Such relationships can have great benefits for both groups. Includes suggestions for activities for children and elders to do together and an extensive reading list. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1007

FCS-8781/FY723 Decoding Food Labels: Tools for People with Food Allergies

Revised! FCS-8781, a 12-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne and Elizabeth Gollub, is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with food allergies or food intolerances. It covers egg, milk, wheat, soy, nut, and seafood allergies, as well as food additive intolerances, and lists different names these ingredients may appear under on food labels and foods they may be hidden in. Revised to include information on fish and shellfish allergies and to update links. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY723

FCS-8786/FY730 Decoding Food Labels: Handouts for People with Food Allergies

Revised! FCS-8786, a 14-page document by Amy Simonne and Elizabeth Hollub, presents visually appealing handouts that can help people with food allergies quickly scan food labels for the foods they are allergic to. Revised to include information on fish and shellfish allergies. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY730

ENY-142/IN740 African Honey Bee Information for School Administrators

ENY-142, a 2-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken on school grounds, an administrators checklist, and additional resources. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN740