Category: Health & Nutrition
Teens, Body Image, and Depression: It’s Not Just Girls
July 31, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Suzanna Smith, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida When it comes to teens and problems with body image, we tend to think mostly of girls. What with ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Mental Health, Nutrition And Food Systems, Parenting
“Super” Foods: Magic Bullet or Just a Fad?
July 30, 2014
By Kaitlin Clark, graduate student, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida Reviewed by Karla Shelnutt, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida, and Gail Kauwell, PhD, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Healthy Foods, Nutrition And Food Systems
Can’t Seem to Stick to Your Workout?
July 24, 2014
By Samantha Ward, graduate student, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida Reviewed by Karla Shelnutt, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida, and Gail Kauwell, PhD, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Fitness And Exercise, Health And Wellness, Nutrition And Food Systems
Chef Tony Donnelly share his views and menu!
July 19, 2014
We interviewed Chef Tony Donnelly while meeting with him and the great team of Osceola Heritage Park, in final preparations for the conference. He shared with us his views about the upcoming Small Farms Conference and the local food systems. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionPart Monster Syndrome (PMS): Taming the Inner Beast
July 17, 2014
By Inbar Schapsis, graduate student, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida Reviewed by Karla Shelnutt, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida, and Gail Kauwell, PhD, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness
As Kids Grow Up, Snack Quality Goes Down
July 15, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Karla P. Shelnutt, Ph.D., RD, LD/N, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida Did you know that the average American child snacks three times a day? That’s ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Healthy Foods, Nutrition And Food Systems, Parenting
Looking For All Student Chefs!
July 14, 2014
Do you have what it takes to be a top Florida Student Chef? The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is sponsoring the Fresh Florida Kids 2014 STUDENT CHEF COOK-OFF. It's open to all Florida students in grades 4-12. The ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Events And Activities, Nutrition Education
Too Darn Hot! Helping Older Adults Stay Safe in the Heat
July 11, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Linda B. Bobroff, Ph.D., RD, LD/N, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, Beth Shephard, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at UF/IFAS Extension-Brevard ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness, Healthy Aging
Superb Substitutions: Make Your Cake and Eat It Too
July 10, 2014
By Alexandra Dati, Master of Science Dietetic Internship program, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida Reviewed by Karla Shelnutt, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Nutrition And Food Systems