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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    This fact sheet discusses the four end-of-life documents that Texans should have in place.

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    Lateral epicondylitis (LE), commonly known as "tennis elbow," can be a degenerative disease of the muscle tendons that connect to the lateral (outside) aspect of the humerus (elbow). One major factor contributing to the development of LE is the repetitive outward movement of the wrist and bending of the elbow where tension is applied. This […]

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    La lesion cerebral traumatica (TBI, por sus siglas en ingles) ocurre con mayor frecuencia por un golpe violento o una sacudida en la cabeza o el cuerpo, como un accidente automovilistico o una caida, pero tambien puede ocurrir por la penetracion de un objeto en el craneo (p. ej., bala, clavo, y muchos otros objetos). […]

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    Esta hoja informativa brinda informacion importante sobre habitos alimenticios saludables, actividad fisica y prevencion de la obesidad y las enfermedades cronicas. (3 paginas)

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    Note: This is a paid downloadable publication.

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    Managing a budget and keeping records is tedious enough, so try to avoid ‘watching every penny’ and being distracted by irrelevant details. A good effort at keeping records and managing your family's living budget will go a long way toward enhancing your financial future. (5 pages)

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    Dinner Tonight Essentials includes easy-to-prepare recipes with a minimum of 10 percent of the recommended daily value of one or more nutrients often lacking in an average American diet.

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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 3-page fact sheet delivers important information on healthy eating habits, physical activity, and preventing obesity and chronic diseases.

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    This 24-page downloadable cookbook contains three days’ worth of recipes that can easily be made with minimal preparation, ingredients, and resources.

    Note: This is a paid downloadable publication.