Autumn is here, and the influx of food- and drink-centered gatherings with loved ones is not far behind.

As delightful as it is to enjoy the cozy warmth of a favorite seasonal coffee or to look forward to sampling friends’ new entree and dessert recipes at the next potluck, the sheer amount of food as well as social expectations around it can become needlessly daunting. Health and nutrition goals can unravel.

You don’t have to navigate the culinary challenges of the season alone. The UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition provides information on eating well. The UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences has a particularly helpful article on the influence of social networks on weight management efforts as well as a document on portion control. Additionally, the UF/IFAS Branding Portal contains infographics on healthy holiday recipe swaps and ways to ease holiday stress.

Interested in learning more about nutrition and diet? Remember to Ask IFAS.

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