This email lists the new EDIS publications that have been released to the public in April 2013. They are now available on the World Wide Web at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. This mailing only includes publications in the Families and Consumers program area. Please see separate mailings for publications in other program areas.
| Families and Consumers | |
| Children | |
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| My Child Has a Mental Illness: Developing Parental Advocacy Skills (FCS2327/FY1365) If your child is diagnosed with a mental illness, you will face major changes in your life. Being proactive about your child’s care and advocating for him or her will help you and your child handle the illness successfully. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Tracy DeCubellis, Victor W. Harris, and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| Family Reunification Following Foster Care (FCS2328/FY1366) Families reuniting after an intervention that requires foster care for the children face unique challenges. Parents in these situations may need to learn about their parental roles, the basic needs for the healthy development of their children, and resources that will help the family in their reunification. Researchers and practitioners in child welfare have provided helpful information to develop workable plans to aid families in reunifying and rebuilding. This 5-page fact sheet is a brief summary of the overarching themes provided by the literature. Written by Rosalyn Monroe and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| Kinship Caregivers: Communicating with Children about a Parent’s Deployment (FCS2329/FY1367) The deployment of a military parent is undoubtedly a difficult time for children. This is especially true if the military child is being cared for by a relative, or kinship parent such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling. The child may have to experience a kind of personal deployment from their own home. To help children cope with these changes, it is important for the kinship parent to effectively communicate with the child about the deployment and the deployed parent. This will safeguard against emotional and behavioral problems and can lead to improvements in the child’s overall sense of well-being. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Elizabeth Thomas and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013. |
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| Kinship Caregivers: Understanding Children and the Military Deployment Cycle (FCS2330/FY1368) Deployment occurs in almost every branch of the military, and the experience differs for each family and each family member. To reflect the diversity of experiences, military professionals have proposed various models of the deployment cycle to assist families in the transition. There are at least five phases that are common across models: pre-deployment, deployment, sustainment, preparation (also known as redeployment), and reunification (or home-coming). Recognizing that each family is unique, this deployment cycle is intended not as a rule-book but as a helpful guide to families as they experience deployment of a parent. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Elizabeth Thomas and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013. |
| Health & Nutrition | |
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| Raising Healthy Children: Health Risks of Obesity (FCS80023/FY1356) Although babies need fat for warmth and normal growth, as children develop, too much fat can be unhealthy. Childhood obesity may result in health problems early in life and into adulthood. This 4-page fact sheet will help you understand the health risks of obesity and ways to help your child maintain a healthy weight. Written by Stephanie Meyer, Karla Shelnutt, and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| Choose MyPlate: Drink Water Instead of Sugary Drinks (FCS80025/FY1358) The regular consumption of sugary drinks has greatly increased over the past few decades. Most adults consume about 400 calories per day as beverages, and regular soda is the number one drink. The added sugars and calories in sugary drinks can really add up — so rethink what you drink! Use one or more of the tips provided to drink more water and get on the right track to living a healthier life. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jeanine Beatty, Karla Shelnutt, and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| Bottle-Feeding Your Baby (FCS80026/FY1359) Families choose to bottle-feed their babies for many reasons. While bottle-feeding is not difficult, you need to know several things to feed your baby safely and ensure that he or she receives the nutrition and bonding needed for proper growth and development. If you are considering bottle-feeding your baby or have decided that bottle-feeding is the best option for your situation, this publication will help you learn about bottle-feeding. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Sarah A. Schmidt, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| Choose MyPlate: Reduce Your Sodium (FCS80027/FY1360) Reducing sodium intake is one of the MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating. Most Americans eat more sodium than they need, which can have negative health effects. This publication provides facts about sodium and why reducing sodium intake is important. It also provides easy tips to reduce your sodium intake. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Ashley Hamm, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| Understanding Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease (FCS80028/FY1369) Several years ago, most people probably had never heard of gluten, but by 2011, gluten-free diets became more popular than low carbohydrate diets. One reason for this is the increased awareness and diagnosis of conditions in which gluten triggers an abnormal response in the body, such as gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. This 4-page fact sheet will help you learn about gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, as well as understand what they have in common and what is different about them. Written by Stephanie Meyer, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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| MiPlato para los problemas de deglucion: Disfagia (FSHN1214S/FS223) MiPlato es el ícono de los lineamientos alimentarios del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos basado en las Guías Alimentarias del 2010 para los Estadounidenses. Es una imagen fácil de entender que se enfoca en la creación de un plato con alimentos saludables. Los recursos y herramientas en ChooseMyPlate.gov ofrece información clara y factible acerca de cómo escoger mejor alimentos que se pueden adaptar a personas con dificultades de deglución (disfagia) que requieren de alimentos con textura modificada. Aunque los alimentos magros y los alimentos bajos en grasa son recomendados, aquellos con dificultades de deglución pueden necesitar añadir la grasa a algunos alimentos para mejorar la aceptabilidad, la facilidad de deglución y también para ayudarlos a satisfacer sus necesidades de energía. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2013. |
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| Guia de merendar saludablemente para el adulto mayor fragil (FSHN1219S/FS222) El tomar decisiones inteligentes para la selección de las meriendas ayuda a asegurar que los adultos mayores frágiles satisfagan sus necesidades nutricionales. Estas son algunas meriendas sencillas y nutritivas que son apropiadas para los adultos mayores frágiles. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Paula G. Harris-Swiatko y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2013. |
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| Shopping for Health: A Menu for One (FSHN1302/FS224) In today’s busy world, many Americans find themselves cooking meals for one. Older adults and college students alike face the challenge of making meal preparation a priority when no one else is depending on them to create a balanced meal. Whether you pop a dish into the microwave after a busy day or spend time cooking a special meal for yourself, shopping for and preparing healthy, low-cost meals for one can be easy and enjoyable with just a little bit of planning. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Morgan Denhard and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013. |
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| Shopping for Health: Herbs and Spices (FSHN1303/FS225) Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicine. They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits. For some people, using herbs and spices in cooking may be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be that way! The information below will get you on track to enjoying zesty, flavorful, healthy cooking.This 4-page fact sheet was written by Jenna A. Norris and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2013. |
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| Overweight and Weight Loss Maintenance (FSHN1304/FS226) For many people, weight loss is a chronic battle. Popular diets are often unsuccessful because they cannot be followed permanently. There is no magic diet to make you instantly shed pounds, but some good tips for steady, long-term weight loss are listed in this 2-page fact sheet written by Anne Mathews, Lauren Foster, and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013. |
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| De compras para la salud: Vegetales (FSHN1305S/FS227) Escoger los vegetales correctos le ayudará a obtener los nutrientes que su cuerpo necesita cada día. Con tantas opciones, ir a comprar vegetales puede parecer una tarea difícil, pero no lo tiene que ser. Este artículo le ayudará a volverse un comprador inteligente de vegetales. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Ashley R. Kendall y Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2013. |
| Food Safety | |
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| Preventing Foodborne Illness: Salmonellosis (FSHN0214/FS096) In 2007, there were over 1 million cases and some 400 deaths associated with Salmonella-contaminated food. In 2004, it was estimated that the total economic burden caused by Salmonella infection in the United States was $1.6–$5.3 billion. Food handlers, processors, and retailers can minimize the risk of salmonellosis by using good food handling practices. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Michael A. Hubbard, and Susanna Richardson, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, March 2013. |
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| Preventing Foodborne Illness: Listeriosis (FSHN036/FS102) Listeriosis is one of several foodborne diseases that are often reported in the scientific and popular press. In the United States, it affects about 1,600 people every year, with about 270 of those cases resulting in death. It expresses itself in the affected person by means of septicemia, meningitis, and/or encephalitis. Pregnant women who have intrauterine or cervical infections caused by L. monocytogenes in their second or third trimesters may spontaneously abort the fetus or produce a stillbirth. Influenza-type symptoms, which may include continuous fever, usually precede the aforementioned disorders. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, Michael A. Hubbard, and Susanna Richardson, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, March 2013. |
| Money Matters | |
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| Family Records (FCS7103/HE988) This publication should be kept in a safe place known to adult members of your family and/or trusted friend(s). An additional copy should be kept in a safe deposit box. Revise it annually or after any life-changing circumstance to keep vital information current. This can make looking for vital records much faster and easier. It can also be used as a starting place for estate planning. These checklists provide suggestions on where to keep your important papers and what information to keep. This 14-page fact sheet was written by Brenda C. Williams, Brittany Seamon, and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. |
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