Category: Food Safety
Food Safety: Tips for College Students
September 21, 2015
From living on your own to studying for hours to cheering at football games with new friends, college is an experience unlike any other. Although this newfound independence is exciting, you may have to cook your own food—a task your mother ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: College Living, College Students, Family Hot Topic, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Safety, Food Safety Tips, Foodborne Illness, Healthy Living
Salt Basics
September 18, 2015
Salt or sodium, as it is referred to on food nutrition labels, is consumed daily by every one of us. But, do we consume too much? Here is a rundown of what you should know about salt. Well let’s start with the terminology. Sodium ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
Eating Whole Grains
September 15, 2015
Whole grain foods now fill the grocery store aisles—you can find them in chips, bread, rice, oatmeal, and cereals. While they are known for being healthier than refined grains, some people may feel hesitant to try them. Learn more about ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Family Hot Topic, Family Nutrition And Health, Healthy Eating, Healthy Foods, Whole Grain Foods, Whole Grains, Whole Grains Month
Tailgating Food Safety
September 8, 2015
Tailgating is a popular weekend activity, especially during football season. Spending time with friends and family while eating good food is a fun way to share in team spirit before a game, but you do not want food poisoning to ruin the fun. Whether ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Families And Consumers Hot Topic, Family Hot Topic, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Safety, Football Season, Nutrition And Health, Tailgate, Tailgating
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus
August 27, 2015
If you have ever had the stomach flu, norovirus was likely the culprit. Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States and is transmitted through direct person-to-person contact or contaminated objects and food. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Aswathy Sreedharan, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Keith R. Schneider, Melissa K. Jones, Rachael Silverberg, Renée Goodrich Schneider
Nutrition & Reducing Fall Risks for the Elderly
August 21, 2015
The importance of retaining muscle mass to prevent falls in the aging population is of great importance. This week an article was released in Science News titled “Vitamin D supplements could help reduce falls in homebound elderly.” This ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
What Does the “USDA Certified Organic” Label Mean?
August 17, 2015
Have you ever spotted an organic label in the grocery store and wondered what it meant? What you saw was the USDA organic seal, which means... (more…) READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Fruits And Vegetables, Organic Foods, Organic Vegetable Gardening, Sustainable Hot Topic, Usda Organic Label
Seguridad Alimentaria: Crucigrama de alimentos do alto riesgo
August 6, 2015
Algunos alimentos pueden causar más enfermedades alimentarias que otros. La leche ó jugos no pasteurizados no son seguros para consumir. Alimentos que no han sido cocinados, como lo son los huevos crudos ó a medio cocinar son ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Elder Nutrition And Food Safety Program (ENAFS), Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Food Safety, Jennifer Hillan, Linda B. Bobroff, Seguridad Alimentaria Series, Spanish Language
Lionfish: Is It Safe to Eat?
July 28, 2015
Lionfish is not a traditional or likely seafood selection, but growing interest in response to the invasive and increasing abundance has stirred recreational and commercial interest. This prolific, invasive fish is threatening reefs and coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species In Marine Ecosystems, Seafood Safety, Steve Otwell