Agrilife Extension Resources
In the Family and Community Health project area, youth learn about many facets of healthy living, consumer choices, and life skills. With projects involving cooking, consumer decisions, sewing, and personal safety, there is an engaging opportunity for all youth.
Related Departments: Food Science & Technology, Nutrition
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People who are staying in temporary shelters and evacuation centers may be at risk for diseases that spread in crowded conditions. Maintaining personal hygiene is one way to protect yourself. Keeping the facility clean is also very important.
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Experimentar un desastre puede conducir a un comportamiento erratico, cambios en el estado de animo e incluso sintomas fisicos. Las senales de advertencia del estres posterior al desastre se explican en esta publicacion. Hay sugerencias para ayudar a las victimas a lidiar con el estres y para obtener ayuda profesional. (3 Paginas)
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After a disaster, cooking can be a challenge. This 24-page downloadable cookbook provides 3 days’ worth of recipes using shelf-stable foods and safe cooking methods when the power is out.
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Después de un desastre, cocinar puede ser un reto. Nuestra libro de cocina te enseña cómo preparar comidas seguras sin electricidad. Descárgala y cocina con confianza.
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Las personas que permanecen en refugios temporales y centros de evacuacion pueden estar en riesgo de contraer enfermedades que se propagan en condiciones de hacinamiento. Mantener la higiene personal es una forma de protegerse. Mantener las instalaciones limpias tambien es muy importante. (2 Paginas)
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Make tasty, affordable meals using simple pantry staples. Keep your meal prep fresh with 30 tasty recipes to choose from. You’ll love the flavors and save money too! Order your copy today! Download your copy today!
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With more than 15 recipes, this cookbook is focused on helping you cook once to make multiple meals. Make healthy mealtimes a reality for you and your busy family!
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Trip to the Mediterranean includes 13 recipes using the Mediterranean eating pattern. It is a healthy eating plan recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans which helps protect against heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
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This one-page information sheet describes the components of a flight plan and the reasons it’s critical to be ready in the event of a hospitalization, death, or other incapacitation.
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This fact sheet discusses the four end-of-life documents that Texans should have in place.