Numbered Publications: FCS3
FCS3-611: Nutrition and Your Health
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Aug. 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.
FCS3-615: Healthy Choices for a Healthy Heart
Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Aug. 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 | Aug. 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 | 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.
FCS3-608: 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.
