Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
FCS7-212: Relatives Raising Children: Coping with Lifestyle Changes
Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 21, 2014 (New)
The circumstances that make full time caregiving of children necessary usually are not ones grandparents or relatives would happily choose. Relatives step in as caregivers because they know their home is a more stable, loving environment for the child's well-being over the long term than placement in foster care. This publication describes some actions that you as a grandparent or relative who is parenting a child can take to manage the child and take care of yourself.
FCS7-210: Media Advertising and Your Child
Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 17, 2014 (New)
As parents, how can we help young children to know the difference between advertising and information? This fact sheet helps parents to answer that question.
FCS7-211: Media Advertising and its Influence on Children: Educators
Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 17, 2014 (New)
How should educators assist parents and those taking the parenting role to guide young children in using money wisely when so much media advertising swirls all around them? Answering that question is the objective of this publication.
FCS3-577: Kosher Foods
Sandra Bastin | Apr. 1, 2014 (New)
Jewish dietary laws maintain certain rules for preparing foods that are not common in modern food preparation. These laws originated from the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures. The following information is an overview of Jewish dietary laws.
FCS2-304: Seams and Seam Finishes
Marjorie Baker, Linda Heaton | Mar. 10, 2014 (Major Revision)
This publication is a guide to sewing various seams and seam finishes. The seam is the basic structural element of a garment or household textile item. Carefully selected and well-constructed seams and seam finishes are important steps in the construction process.
FCS5-460: Savvy Sellers and Bargain Hunters: Basic Guidelines to Yard Sales and Consignment Shops
Jennifer Hunter | Nov. 11, 2013 (New)
This publication provides tips to be a successful seller or bargain hunter to help you maximize profits and savings.
FCS3-573: Hungry for Change: Get More of Nutrients Lacking in the American Diet
Ingrid Adams | Sep. 27, 2013 (New)
Although the U.S. food supply is abundant, many people are experiencing nutritional shortfalls. More than half of all Americans suffer from chronic diseases because of poor food choices.
FCS3-574: Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Cholesterol: You Can Do It
Ingrid Adams | Sep. 27, 2013 (New)
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found in all parts of the body. It is needed for the body to work well. All the cholesterol we need could be made in our bodies, but we also get cholesterol from the food we eat.
FCS3-575: Make Healthy Food Choices: Reduce Saturated Fat in Your Diet
Ingrid Adams | Sep. 27, 2013 (New)
What do the fat on meat, the skin of poultry, and the fat you see when you open a container of beef stew have in common? They are all sources of saturated fat that are easy to see. But some sources of saturated fat, such as the fat in whole milk, high-fat cheeses, ice cream and ice cream products, can be more difficult to spot.
FCS3-571: Fiber: Are you Bulking up the Benefits?
Ingrid Adams | Sep. 10, 2013 (New)
You may have heard you should eat more fiber, but do you know the reason? Fiber, in adequate amounts, decreases the risk for heart disease, controls blood sugar, improves digestive health, and helps with weight management.