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UF/IFAS dietitian reveals hidden link between nutrition, dental health and overall wellness

by Megan Winslow
March 10, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to reflect on diet and its impact on overall health. A powerful but often-overlooked contributor to diet’s effect on wellness is dental health. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Anti-inflammatory, Dental, Dental Health, Diet, Dietitian, Disease, Drink, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Healthy, IFAS, Inflammatory, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Laura Acosta, Mediterranean Diet, National Nutrition Month, Oral Disease, Periodontal Disease, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wellness
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UF experts explore calorie demand of Olympic athletes

by Megan Winslow
July 23, 2024

Perhaps more than any other people, Olympic athletes adhere to the strictest regimens of daily exercise and diet. With the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled to start this week, a University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance (HHP) ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Athlete, Basal Metabolic Rate, Benjamin Gordon, Calories, College Of Health And Human Performance, Diet, Dietics, Exercise Physiology, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Fred Kerley, HHP, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jeanette Andrade, Li-Ying Suvi Kuo, Meal, Meal Plan, Megan Winslow, Nutrition, Olympian, Olympics, Paris 2024, Ronnie Baker, Sprinter, Trayvon Bromwell, UF, University Of Florida

Control Your Cholesterol

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 1, 2023

Many people have been told to watch their cholesterol level and dietary intake because their bloodwork showed a high cholesterol reading. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is carried in your blood. You can take steps to manage your cholesterol ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Cholesterol, Diet, Exercise, Heart Attack, Heart Disease And Stroke, Heart Health, Lifestyle Factors, Portion Size, Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease, Saturated Fat, Take Care Of Your Heart, Told To Lower My Cholesterol, Unsaturated Fat, Watch Your Cholesterol Level, What Can I Do To Control My Cholesterol?, What Effects Your Cholesterol?, What Is Cholesterol?

Stay Active for Better Health

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 1, 2023

Staying physically active has so many benefits! Your body is meant to move. No matter your age or fitness level, you can add more activity to your life. Engaging in cardiac/aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises all have their benefits. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 150 Minutes Of Exercise Per Week, Active Lifestyle, Be Active Your Entire Life, Benefits Of Exercise, Cardiac, Commit To Being Active, Consult With Your Healthcare Provider, Control Your Weight, Diet, Eating Healthier And Being Active, Exercise, Fitness Apps, Jogging, Kayaking, Move More Sit Less, MyPlate, MyPlate Nutrition, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Plan, Pickleball, Skateboarding, Step Tracker, Strength And Flexibility Exercises, Track Your Daily Steps, Wearable Device, Well-balanced Diet
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Roadblocks that Keep Us from Eating Healthy

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May 9, 2023

We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy. Shifting behavior toward eating healthier is not always easy. Change ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—What’s a Healthy Weight?

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May 4, 2023

In our last post in this "Age Friendly" series, we talked about not feeling thirsty and yet needing to drink. We've also talked previously about the food groups, snacking, and even beverage choices. This post, we'll look at the importance ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, BMI, Body Mass, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Weight
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Not Feeling Thirsty?

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May 2, 2023

Our last "Age Friendly" series post looked at sodium and how much is too much in our daily lives. That also includes making sure you get enough water, which we'll talk about in this post. You probably know that if you don't drink enough fluid, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, Dehydration, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Hydration, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Thirst, Water

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