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sprinter

UF experts explore calorie demand of Olympic athletes

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

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

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

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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For 2026, do you resolve to lead a healthier lifestyle? Making it a habit is easier said than done

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

If you’re like many people, you will make a New Year’s resolution to eat better and exercise more. It might seem simple enough to start your diet and walking, but making those actions into habits can be a lot tougher. Research indicates ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Action, Contemplation, Diet, Exercise, Family, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Habit, Healthy Lifestyles, Heidi Radunovich, Laura Acosta, New Year, Outcome, Psychologist, Registered Dietitian, Resolutions, Self-reflection, SMART, Stages Of Change/Transtheoretical Model, Sweets, Vegetables, Youth, Youth And Community Sciences
chrononutrition

You are when you eat: UF/IFAS chrononutrition guide reveals the importance of meal timing

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2026

Americans have long heard about the health benefits of adhering to diets rich in fresh produce and whole grains and low in red meat and processed sugars. But they may not be aware of how meal timing can affect their health. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, Behavior, Blood Glucose, BMI, Body Mass Index, Cardiometabolic Disease, Cholesterol, Chrononutrition, Circadian Rhythm, Diabetes, Diet, Digestion, Doctoral Candidate, Eating, Evening Latency, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Franz Halberg, FSHN, Guide, Habit, Health, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Internal Clock, Kaylyn Koons, Meal, Meal Timing, Megan Winslow, Metabolism, Nutrition, Overweight, Publication, Review, Schedule, Systolic Blood Pressure, Type 2, UF, UF-IFAS, Underweight, University Of Florida, Wendy Dahl

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Surprise your family tonight with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables! Spend time with your kids and celebrate by making broccoli or spinach shamrocks. There are all sorts of fun, creative, ideas you and your loved ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Community, Diet, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Fresh, Fresh From Florida, Fruit, Health, Healthy, My Plate, Nutrition, Produce, Shelley Swenson, Shopping List, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Women

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Fresh From Florida! 2015 has officially arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with fresh produce--from right here in Florida! Make sure to get your Fresh From Florida shopping list to know what locally grown fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Children, Community, Conservation, Cooking, Diet, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Gluten Free, Green Living, Health, Healthy, Living Well In The Panhandle, My Plate, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Sustainability Community, Sustainable Big Bend, Sustainable Living, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Fresh From Florida! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! What better way to impress your sweetheart than with a home-cooked meal--using fresh Florida produce! Your February shopping list is here! Shelley Swenson is your local Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Community, Cooking, Diet, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Food, Food Safety, Fresh, Fruit, Gluten Free, Green Living, Health, Healthy, Living Well In The Panhandle, My Plate, Nutrition, Produce, Shelley Swenson, Shopping List, Sustainability Community, Sustainable Big Bend, Sustainable Living, Valentine’s, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Quinoa – A Gluten-Free Superfood!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate nutrition guide recommends that Americans consume half of their grains from whole grain foods. Most people tend to think of whole grain bread, pasta, or oatmeal when considering their options; ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Diet, Educational, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Gluten Free, Health, Healthy, My Plate, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

FABULOUS FOOD COOKING CLASS: No Time to Cook!

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May 15, 2026

Eating healthy meals doesn’t mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen! A little planning, a well-stocked kitchen and these quick-fix tricks will help get healthy meals on your table with minimal effort. Learn time-saving cooking techniques ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: August, Community, Cooking, Cooking Classes, Diet, Environment, Extension, Fall, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food Safety, Health, Healthy Meals, Kendra Zamojski, Leon County Extension, Nutrition, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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