Category: Health & Nutrition

Faculty Feature: Dr. Bin Liu, Nutritional Sciences

by Jessie Erwin

January 22, 2024

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bin Liu to our Discover FSHN Series! Dr. Liu is an assistant professor of human nutrition in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. Her lab's research focuses on investigating ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Calcium Signaling, Cardiac Health, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Dr. Bin Liu, Faculty, Faculty Feature, Faculty Profile, Faculty-research, Heart Disease, Metabolic Disease, Nutritional-sciences-faculty-feature, Nutritional-sciences-research, Prediabetes, Research

Alumni Feature: Nina Burt, Food Science

by Jessie Erwin

January 16, 2024

Welcome to Nina Burt, the latest guest in our Discover FSHN Series! Nina is an alumna of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida, graduating with a master's degree in food science and launching a decades-long ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Alumni Profile, Alumni Research, Alumni-feature, ConAgra Foods, Discover Fshn, Discover Fshn Series, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, Food Science Jobs, Food-science-alumni-feature, FSHN Alumni, Nina Burt, RD, Research And Development, Singleton Seafood Company, Tampa Maid Foods, UF Alumni

Celebrating National Milk Day: Exploring Dairy and Plant-Based Alternatives

by Ashley Stonecipher

January 11, 2024

January 11th, National Milk Day: A time to honor the dairy industry and the essential role milk plays in our diets. As we raise a glass to commemorate this day, it's also an opportune moment to delve into the world of milk alternatives. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Milk Alternatives, National Milk Day

New Year, Resolutions, and New Habits: Setting Realistic Goals in 2024

by Elizabeth Shephard

January 11, 2024

Happy 2024! As we usher in a new year, many of us are pulling out our resolution lists and thinking about eating in a healthier way. However, with so much information out there about nutrition, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, for we ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Goals, Health, New Year, Resolutions

Make A New Years Resolution to Learn a Lifesaving Skill

by Brynn Morey

January 11, 2024

For many people the re-launch of the HBO series Sex and the City titled And Just Like That…was greatly anticipated. Fans, like me, waited years for this! However, I have never been able to get the first episode of the series out of my ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: American Heart, Beneficial, CPR, Family, Florida Keys, Save Lives, Saving Lives

Could Radon Be Lurking in Your Home?

January 9, 2024

January is National Radon Action Month. It's a time to increase awareness of the dangers of radon gas and encourage homeowners to take proactive steps to safeguard their homes and loved ones. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management
Tags: Cancer, Health, Pgm_FCS, Radon

These Students are Discovering Exciting Careers in Food Science, Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

by Jessie Erwin

January 8, 2024

Follow along as high school students from PK Yonge Developmental Research School in Gainesville, Florida learn about how professionals in food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics shape what and how we eat, as well as keep us safe from ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Careers, Dietetics, Dr. Charles Sims, Dr. Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Dr. Keith Schneider, Field Trip, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, High School, Katlyn Nau, Nutritional Sciences, Pilot Plant, PK Yonge, PK Yonge Developmental Research School, Sensory Lab

Collier County Farmer’s Market Guide – Winter and Spring 2024

by Jessica M. Ryals

January 8, 2024

If you are a food enthusiasts seeking fresh and flavorful produce, look no further than right here in Collier County. Our county is home to 12 vibrant farmer's markets that showcase a diverse array of locally grown fruits, vegetables, artisanal ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Collier County, SWFL, UF IFAS Extension

The importance of catching your zzz’s

by Lori Johnson

January 3, 2024

As we embark on a new year, many choose a goal to focus on or a new year’s resolution. It might be to lose weight, be more active, eat healthier, but how about getting enough sleep? Did you know that 1 in 3 adults do not get the recommended ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Sleep Health, Sleep Nutrition

Can urban agriculture sow sustainable food production, resilient communities? Scientists offer a potential roadmap

by Lourdes Mederos

January 2, 2024

Urban agriculture is growing food on a small-scale, using venues such as small rooftops, balcony gardens, community grounds, small urban farms and even empty lots of land. While experts tout the benefits of urban agriculture as a ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Climate Change, FLREC, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Jiangxiao Qiu, Nature Food, News, Research, Self-sustaining Communities, Sustainable Urban Agriculture, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Urban Agriculture, Urban Food Production, Urban Gardening

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