FCS3-625: Supplements and Athletic Performance

Kyle Flack, Harry Hays, Jack Moreland | January 31, 2019 (New)

Most supplements advertised to enhance athletic performance do not work and their claims exceed reality. The few products that do work typically only do so when an athlete is lacking nutrients from their diet and taken carefully. Also, some supplements are banned by the NCAA and can be very dangerous if not used properly. Some of the more popular and safe supplements are discussed below, with tips to help you decide if taking them is right for you.

FCS3-620: Talking Turkey: Dinner is Served

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris | December 20, 2018 (New)

There are several ways to cook your turkey. One way is not necessarily better than the other. It depends on your preference. Traditionally, turkeys are baked in the oven. They can be baked in a roasting pan or an oven safe plastic bag. They can be cooked in a roaster oven, deep fried, or even cooked in the microwave.

FCS3-619: Talking Turkey: Prep and Safety

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | December 19, 2018 (New)

For many, Thanksgiving dinner is the largest meal prepared all year. So much time and effort go into planning the meal. There are decorations, place settings, the side dishes, the guest list, and the turkey! It's easy to see how one could feel overwhelmed with preparing the turkey with so many other things to think about.

FCS3-615: Healthy Choices for a Healthy Heart

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | August 29, 2018 (New)

Heart disease and cardiovascular disease are two terms that mean the same thing. These terms refer to all diseases of the heart and blood vessels. For example, heart disease includes heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis, heart failure, and other conditions of the heart and blood vessels. Many of these diseases have a similar underlying cause---a build-up of fat in blood vessels.

FCS3-616: Say Yes to Cancer Prevention

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | August 29, 2018 (New)

Cancer is when damaged cells grow and divide uncontrollably in the body. These cancer cells can then spread to other parts of the body. These cells are unhealthy and they take over normal cells, making it hard for our body to function normally. Cancer is a word used to refer to several different, but related diseases. Usually cancer is named by what organ it affects first. For example, if cancer is found first in the lungs, it is called lung cancer.

FCS3-613: Why Blood Sugar Matters

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | August 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 | August 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 | August 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.

FCS3-611: Nutrition and Your Health

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | August 29, 2018 (New)

There is no doubt that our health and nutrition are important. But what exactly do these two words mean? And how are they related? In order to understand their relationship, we must be able to define what good health looks like and what it means to have good nutrition. Then, we can make healthy lifestyle choices each day that will help us prevent conditions and diseases related to poor nutrition.

FCS3-610: Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | April 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.