Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
FCS3-593: Weighing in on Sleep
Janet Tietyen-Mullins | December 20, 2016 (New)
A good night's sleep is as important as physical activity or healthy eating to maintain a healthy weight and optimum well-being. Sleep allows us to relax, restore, and revitalize our bodies and minds every night.
PR-721: 2016 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report
Doug Archbold, Ric Bessin, Jessica Bessin, Ty Cato, Steve Diver, June Johnston, Dave Lowry, Patty Lucas, Sean Lynch, Shubin Saha, Alexis Sheffield, Pam Sigler, Chris Smigell, John Snyder, John Strang, Ginny Travis, Joseph Tucker, John Walsh, Neil Wilson, Dwight Wolfe | December 13, 2016 (New)
Fruit and vegetable production continues to show sustained growth in Kentucky. As the industry grows around a diverse collection of marketing tactics (wholesale, farmers markets, CSAs, and direct to restaurants) as well as various production systems, there continues to be a need for applied practical information to support the industry.
FCS3-534: Design Your Plan
Janet Tietyen-Mullins | October 28, 2016 (Reviewed)
Learning to manage your weight is a very personal journey. This factsheet explains how you can increase your chances of success.
FCS3-537: Feeling Good About Food
Janet Tietyen-Mullins | October 28, 2016 (Reviewed)
How can we get more healthful attitudes about food and activity? This fact sheet reviews current research on eating behavior in the U.S.
FCS3-535: Why We Eat What We Eat
Janet Tietyen-Mullins | October 28, 2016 (Reviewed)
Many people eat for reasons other than hunger, which is a primary reason American waistlines are growing larger. To successfully manage our weight we must develop a healthy relationship with food.
FCS3-526: Build Your Strength
Janet Tietyen-Mullins | October 28, 2016 (Reviewed)
This publication gives information about exercise and strength training. Research suggests that adding moderate physical activity to your lifestyle may be the single most important thing you can do to feel better and decrease your risk of disease.
FCS3-536: Bodies in Motion
Janet Tietyen-Mullins | October 28, 2016 (Reviewed)
Americans are eating more calories and burning fewer calories.Adding more physical activity to your day will help you burn more calories and improve your health.
FCS5-464: Downsizing Your Home: A Guide for Older Adults
Jennifer Hunter, Kristyn Jackson | July 20, 2016 (New)
Downsizing to a smaller home has become a recent trend. Older adults in particular can benefit from such a move. Smaller homes typically require less maintenance and can result in significant savings for the homeowner because of lower utility bills, property taxes, and insurance. This publication will help you make decisions and plans for downsizing.
FCS5-463: Investigating Your Health Insurance Options
Jennifer Hunter, Kristyn Jackson, Nicole Peritore | December 10, 2015 (New)
Identifying healthcare wants and needs for you and your family is an important first step to finding a healthcare plan that will provide adequate healthcare coverage at a sufficient price. This publication will help you determine a health care plan that will best suit your needs.
FCS5-462: Managing Holiday Expenses: How to Reduce Spending to Decrease Stress
Laura Frey, Jennifer Hunter | January 26, 2015 (New)
This publication helps you plan for holiday expenses throughout the year and adopt new, lower-cost traditions to reduce the added stress and crunch on your wallet.