Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
NEP-231: Growing Your Own: Potatoes
Daniel Bowen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jul. 6, 2023 (New)
Potatoes grow well in the spring or fall. They are not roots but tubers, which are a type of stem. Potatoes are a good source of vitamins B and C, potassium, and complex carbohydrates.
NEP-232: Growing Your Own: Sweet Potatoes
Daniel Bowen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jul. 6, 2023 (New)
Add sweet potatoes to your garden this year if you have enough space. Despite what their name suggests, sweet potatoes (sometimes written as the single-word "sweetpotatoes") are not related to white potatoes. They like to grow in warm weather. They are healthy and a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
IP-15: Simple Parliamentary Procedure Guidelines for Better Business Meetings
Kim Henken | Jun. 9, 2023 (Major Revision)
Have you attended a disorganized meeting? A meeting with no flow or focus? A meeting where no votes were taken and attendees did not feel like they made decisions? Chances are people left feeling like their time was not valued. Utilizing parliamentary procedure can help an organization, board, or governing body to have a productive, orderly meeting. A presiding officer can lead a more effective meeting when all members of the group have basic knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
FCS3-642: Savor the Flavor: Using Kitchen Tools and Appliances
Janet Mullins, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris | Apr. 25, 2023 (New)
When adding flavor to a meal, what is the first thing you think of? Is it herbs and spices? Or the cooking method, such as sauteing or braising? There are several kitchen appliances and food preparation tools that can also take the flavor of your meal to the next level. Are these tools and appliances organized in your kitchen in a way that makes them easy to use? This publication will focus on seven different tools and cooking techniques that add flavor to meals.
FCS8-128: Understanding Obesity
Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Apr. 7, 2023 (New)
Obesity affects both adults and youths in the United States. More than one in three adults and one in five youths have obesity. Experts define being overweight or having obesity as increased body fat that may play a role in health risk.
FCS8-130: Talking to Kids about Drugs
Alex Elswick | Apr. 6, 2023 (New)
The "drug talk" may be one of the most uncomfortable yet important conversations a caregiver will have with a child. The conversation is important because of the long-term implications for the child's health, development, and future, but it is uncomfortable because most caregivers have not received meaningful guidance on how to have this dialogue. Fortunately, new research has shed light on how to talk to kids about drugs.
FCS8-129: Naloxone
Alex Elswick | Apr. 6, 2023 (New)
Overdose deaths surpassed car accidents in 2016 as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In 2021, the U.S. experienced more than 100,000 overdoses. That is twice the capacity of most major college football stadiums, and every single overdose is preventable. While research shows that there are many ways to reduce overdoses and overdose deaths, the most effective is access to naloxone.
FCS8-127: Does Body Weight Matter?
Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Mar. 29, 2023 (New)
Our society has trained us to think our body weight directly reflects our health. However, body weight is complex and something about which researchers still are learning. This publication will explain the basics of body weight, body fat, and the relationship between weight and health. Practical strategies are also included to help you focus on overall health rather than weight alone.
FCS3-623: Hydration and Athletic Performance
Kyle Flack, Harry Hays, Jack Moreland | Feb. 20, 2023 (Minor Revision)
The best performance enhancer for athletes that doesn't cost money is water. However, many athletes overlook the importance of this essential nutrient.
FCS8-126: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Alex Elswick, Amanda Falin-Bennett, Michelle Lofwall | Nov. 9, 2022 (New)
The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the United States. In two decades, the United States has experienced around 900,000 overdose deaths. In many ways, the so-called opioid epidemic may be better understood as an overdose epidemic.