Take a walk through any grocery store, and you’ll see them everywhere. Brightly colored packages, foods that last for months, and long ingredient lists filled with unfamiliar words. These are ultra-processed foods, and they now make up more ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Hurricane season is here, and with it comes the potential for power outages before, during, and after the storm. Staying nourished during these times is important—and thankfully, you don’t need electricity to prepare a healthy, satisfying ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeThe supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeThe supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeThe supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
We're thrilled to welcome you back to our Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN): Day in the Life series! This series is part of our innovative UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project (CAP), which captures what it's really like to earn degrees ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Choosing a dietary pattern can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Let's review some popular diets in the United States. We'll compare My USDA MY Plate and the Mediterranean diet. The USDA My Plate guidelines were created for healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Though the current public health risk of H5N1 bird flu is low, the University of Florida (UF) is taking a proactive approach to education about the illness, which is responsible for one human death in the United States, as well as outbreaks ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
For decades, scientists have wondered how the human body absorbs a rare and important nutrient called queuine. This compound is known to play a vital role in protein production, brain function, and potentially even cancer prevention. In 2025, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,