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Tomatoes for sale as roadside market produce.

New research shows U.S. consumers willing to pay more to receive a natural casing on produce that would reduce food waste.

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July 20, 2023

Highlights According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide goes to waste every year. Study used a choice experiment to determine what consumers would ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Food And Resource Economics
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Alumni Feature: Jamie Zeldman, Dietetics

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July 17, 2023

A warm welcome to Jamie Zeldman, the latest guest in our Discover FSHN Series! Jamie is a double gator, completing both her undergraduate degree (dietetics and applied physiology & kinesiology) and master's degree (Master of Science-Dietetic ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Alumni Research, Alumni-feature, Dietetics Alumni, Dietetics-alumni-feature, Dietitian, Discover Fshn, Discover Fshn Series, Dr. Amy Mobley, Dr. Karla Shelnutt, FSHN Alumni, Jamie Zeldman, North Florida Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UF Alumni, What Does A Registered Dietitian Do, What Does A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Do

Dietary Fiber

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July 5, 2023

IS DIETARY FIBER BENEFICIAL TO MY BODY? Yes, it is. That is why we often hear-“Include plenty of whole grains in your diet”.  Fiber can help to prevent constipation, lower cholesterol, and more. DO I NEED FIBER IN MY DIET? Healthy ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Bran, Broward County, Dietary Fiber, Digestion, Digestive Health, Eat Fiber Rich Foods, Eating For Good Health, Fiber, Germ And Endosperm, Grain Kernel, How Much Fiber Do I Need, Is Fiber Beneficial?, Popcorn, Prevent Constipation, UF/IFAS Solutions, White Rice Versus Brown Rice, Whole Grains, Why Do I Need Fiber?

Sweet and Tasty Watermelon

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July 5, 2023

Watermelon is a refreshing and nutritious treat any time of the year. Watermelon feeds and watermelon seeds go hand in hand for some fun times. Read on for more information on eating, handling, growing, and serving tasty watermelon. MyPlate ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Broward County, Cutting Watermelon, Eat Plenty Of Fruit And Vegetables, Eating For Good Health, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Food Safety, Gardening, Growing Watermelon, Handling A Watermelon Safely, Handling Watermelon, Health Benefits, Master Gardener Program, Master Gardeners, Nutritional Value Of Watermelon, Refreshing Watermelon, UF/IFAS Solutions, Watermelon, Watermelon And Hydration, Watermelon Recipes
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Study uncovers gut bacteria differences in children who later develop juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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July 5, 2023

For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that these differences are present years before the ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Angelica Ahrens, Eric Triplett, Gut Microbiome, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, News

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