For the third week in a row, Leon County Extension employees and local volunteers embarked on a journey to bring nutrition education to a local pre-k classroom. This week’s lesson focused on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables everyday. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThe Family Nutrition Program (FNP) at the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service is the Florida component of the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). It is a partnership between USDA’s Food and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeBy Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension With the coming of Spring, people naturally drink more beverages to accommodate for the heat. Many sweet beverages are little ... READ MORE
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To avoid the possibility of foodborne illness, fresh eggs must be handled carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionTo avoid the possibility of foodborne illness, fresh eggs must be handled carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionRed, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…berries put a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. Health benefits These little treats pack a nutritional punch. They ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionRed, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…berries put a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionCourtesty of Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Grapefruit juice can be part of a healthful diet—most of the time. It has vitamin C and potassium—substances your body needs to work properly. But it isn’t good for you when ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeFamily & Consumer Sciences provides educational programs focused on: Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Provide adults and youth with knowledge and skills regarding nutrition, diet, and health. Programs include classes, media, and outreach ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Iron is a key mineral for human health. Too much of it in your body — or too little — can lead to major health problems. University of Florida researchers have discovered that an iron-absorption process thought to ... READ MORE
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