Numbered Publications by Heather Norman-Burgdolf
FCS3-613: Why Blood Sugar Matters
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Aug. 29, 2018 (New)
Diabetes is a disease. It is not like the flu or a cold---you can't catch it from just being around your friends or family. It usually occurs when people have too much sugar in their blood and they cannot control their blood sugar level. If blood sugar levels are too high, it can be harmful to all parts of our bodies and keep us from doing the things we enjoy in life.
FCS3-617: Breathe Easy with COPD
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Aug. 29, 2018 (New)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is the 4th leading cause of death in Kentucky and in the United States. Almost 1 in 10 Kentucky adults have been diagnosed with COPD by a doctor and it is estimated that even more people are living with the disease and don't even know it. Although this disease can be deadly, simple changes in lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing the disease or improve your health if already diagnosed.
FCS3-614: All About Blood Pressure
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Aug. 29, 2018 (New)
Blood pressure is the amount of force caused by blood as it pushes through the blood vessels in the body. This pressure is created by the pumping action of the heart. Blood vessels are like small tubes with blood constantly flowing through them. In order for blood to flow to all parts of the body from the heart, there has to be enough force behind the blood for it to be pushed all the way down to our toes and all the way up to our brain. This is our blood pressure.
FCS3-610: Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Apr. 10, 2018 (New)
There is high demand for convenience in our society. As a result, meal kit services have become increasingly popular. These meal kits are mailed directly to your front door each week. These kits include recipes and pre-measured ingredients ready to be used right away. Some of the most popular services include BlueApron, HelloFresh, and Plated. Since their beginning in 2012, meal kit services have grown into a $2.2-billion-dollar industry. There are over 100 companies in the US providing meal kit services.
FCS3-605: Navigating the Grocery Store
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Feb. 9, 2018 (New)
age American makes over 200 food and beverage-related choices each day. This number seems high, but it makes sense when we think about the decisions we make. We decide what food and beverages we will eat. We are exposed to a multitude of items in our grocery stores. We are bombarded with television advertisements to choose specific food. And there are many fast food restaurant options available in our communities.
FCS3-608: Fitting Nutrition into Your Busy Lifestyle
Sandra Bastin, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Feb. 9, 2018 (New)
Your overall nutrition picture depends on selections of food and serving sizes over a period of time. To make wise food choices you need to know a little about food and healthful cooking techniques. A balanced diet contains a wide variety of foods. The key to making good food choices is to plan.
FCS3-606: Modifying Recipes
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Feb. 9, 2018 (New)
To make recipe modification a common practice, we should frequently think about how increasing the nutrition of our recipes relates to our health. For example, lowering the amount of sodium in the diet over time through small recipe modifications may reduce risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
FCS3-604: Understanding Healthy Food Choices
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Feb. 9, 2018 (New)
Have you ever heard that shopping the perimeter of a grocery store is healthier? Many healthy foods are on the outer walls of the store, yet several other healthy options are also tucked in the middle aisles. If you know what you are looking for and how to find them, several other items in the middle of the store should be on your grocery list.
FCS3-607: Dining Out in a Healthy Way
Sandra Bastin, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Feb. 9, 2018 (New)
Sodium is an important mineral to the body. It helps keep body fluids in balance, helps the body to absorb certain nutrients, and also aids in muscle performance and sending nerve messages. Excessive sodium in the diet is linked with high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension can result in diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, or stroke.
