Category: Health & Nutrition
Alumni Feature: Kyle Giest, Dietetics, Supporting Young Adults with Cancer
February 15, 2024
We are honored to welcome Kyle Giest to our Discover FSHN Series! Kyle is an alumnus of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. Over the past decade, Kyle has ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Alumni, Alumni Profile, Alumni-feature, Dietetics Alumni, Dietetics-alumni-feature, FSHN Alumni, Fundraiser, Fundraising Event, Kyle Giest, Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma, The Road To Rachel, UF Alumni, Young Adult Survivors United
Recognizing Value – Mental Health Blogging Series
February 8, 2024
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. This is our final installment of the series in which ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: Educators, Mental Health, Volunteers, Youth
Heart-Healthy Foods for Valentine’s Day: Love Your Heart!
February 7, 2024
Valentine's Day! A day full of love, hugs, and... chocolates? Well, this year we're giving a twist to the Valentine's menu. Instead of the regular heart-shaped candies, how about we fill our plates with foods that are actually good for our hearts? ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Avocado, Berries, Food, Food And Nutrition, Health, Heart Health, Nuts, Salad, Salmon, Whole Grains
Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Marion County
February 6, 2024
Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care in Marion County! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, WaterTags: Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Systems, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Sewer, Water, Water Testing, Well Water
Why Go Med?
February 5, 2024
When you hear the term “Going Med”, what do you think it means? This term is in reference to following the Mediterranean Diet, which has shown an impact on the prevention and management of several chronic diseases. It’s a way of eating ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionTags: Mediterranean Diet, Nutrition
Go Red for Women Day: Empowering Hearts Everywhere
January 31, 2024
In the fight against heart disease, Go Red for Women Day has emerged as a powerful campaign to raise awareness and promote heart health among women. Historically, heart disease has primarily been seen as a "men's" disease, often overshadowing ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: American Heart Association, Cardiovascular, Go Red For Women, GoRedForWomen, Heart, Pgm_FCS
New Organization Offers Career Development and Social Support for Food Science Graduate Students
January 29, 2024
Welcome to the University of Florida Food Science and Technology Graduate Student Association! Learn about how food science graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department founded this student-centered association ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Food Science, Food Science Graduate Program, Food Science Graduate Student, FST-GSA, Graduate Student Association, Graduate Student Group
Be Heart Smart this February During American Heart Month
January 26, 2024
American Heart Month is observed every February to raise awareness about heart health and encourage people to adopt heart-healthy lifestyles. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, but the good ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: American Heart Month, Health, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Ocextension, Wellness
Handwashing is critical to good health
January 25, 2024
Why is handwashing important? Handwashing is one of the best ways you can help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy. It is one of those personal hygiene activities we need to prioritize. Bacteria and germs can enter your body and make ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,Tags: 20 Seconds, Handwashing, Handwashing For Caregivers, Handwashing For Elders, Handwashing For Food Handlers, Handwashing For School Children, How Long Should I Wash My Hands?, Prevent The Spread Of Infection, When Should I Wash My Hands?, Why Should I Wash My Hands?