September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, established by Congress to spotlight the need for research, better treatments, and support for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a group of inherited disorders that affect ... READ MORE
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Did you know? About 60% of the human body is made of water. Characteristics of Water Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O). At room temperature, it is a tasteless and odorless liquid. While water looks colorless in ... READ MORE
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Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all, have fun! - Julia Child Childhood is an important time for developing healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Hands-on food preparation activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Ruth Graves (later Ruth Wakefield) was born on June 17, 1903, in Massachusetts. She graduated in 1924 from Framingham Normal School (now Framingham State University), where she studied household arts. Later, she worked as a dietitian, lecturer, ... READ MORE
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Sugar, fat, eggs, and flour are probably the most common ingredients for any dessert, including (most) cakes. There is often a fine line in baking between cake, bread, and even cookies. The actual word “cake” was borrowed from the Old ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
June is National Dairy Month. This awareness month originally started in 1937 as National Milk Month, but the name was eventually changed to promote consuming other milk-based products like yogurt, cottage cheese, and much more! But what ... READ MORE
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Food is national security. Food is economy. It is employment, energy, history. Food is everything. - José Andrés, chef and humanitarian Imagine living in a neighborhood where fast-food chains and liquor stores outnumber grocery stores. Snack ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
It’s probably no surprise that retirees are moving to Florida in large numbers every day. About 6.3 million Florida residents are over age 60. When counting only older adults, Florida is still one of the 30 most populated states. People are ... READ MORE
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Debt is money you owe to a person or business. While debt often carries a negative connotation, responsible borrowing and repayment can improve your credit history. Debt & Credit Debt becomes a problem when you can’t repay what you owe. ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, WORK & LIFEWhen people talk about credit, they are referring to their credit history. Credit history describes how they have used money over time, which can significantly impact many aspects of life, including housing, employment, and finances, because ... READ MORE
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