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FACS of Life is a resource for non-biased, research-based solutions, and cutting-edge knowledge on nutrition, health, safety, economic well-being, relationship skills, and positive development for individuals and families – all areas of study and community education by Family and Consumer Science Agents at UGA Extension Offices.

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FACS of Life is a resource for non-biased, research-based solutions, and cutting-edge knowledge on nutrition, health, safety, economic well-being, relationship skills, and positive development for individuals and families – all areas of study and community education by Family and Consumer Science Agents at UGA Extension Offices.

    USDA Director of Food Security & Health Equity discusses MyPlate | FACS of Life Vodcast | S2:E1

    USDA Director of Food Security & Health Equity discusses MyPlate | FACS of Life Vodcast | S2:E1

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, Dr. Caree Cotwright, and UGA Extension FACS Agent, Amanda Harner, discuss MyPlate in this episode of The FACS of Life.

    RESOURCES:
    *UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/
    *More on/from Dr. Caree Cotwright:
    1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/blog/nutriti...
    2. https://www.fns.usda.gov/blog/black-h...
    3. https://www.healthykitchens.org/caree...
    4. https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/ca...
    - More on Secretary Tom Vilsack: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about...
    *FNS National Office: https://www.fns.usda.gov/fns-national...
    *USDA MyPlate: https://www.myplate.gov/
    *MyPlate Kitchen: https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-kitchen
    *US Dietary Guidelines: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
    *More on Nutrition Security:
    1. https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrit...
    2. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/food...
    3. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/he...

    Thanks for watching FACS of Life! Please share your thoughts in the comment section! You can also email questions or if you would like to request a transcript. Email: amanda.harner@uga.edu Phone: 478-994-7014

    Non-Discrimination: The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.

    ADA: If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance of accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information please contact us.

    • 32 min
    Housing Expert Explains Affordable Housing | FACS of Life Vodcast | S1:E12 

    Housing Expert Explains Affordable Housing | FACS of Life Vodcast | S1:E12 

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: University of Georgia Assistant Professor of Housing and Community Development, Dr. Jermaine Durham, and Amanda Harner, discus the issues surrounding affordable housing for individuals, families, and communities in this episode of the FACS of Life.  

    RESOURCES:  

    UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ Jermaine Durham: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/jermaine-durham Racial Differences in Economic Security: Housing (https://home.treasury.gov/news/featured-stories/racial-differences-in-economic-security-housing) Basic Information about Build Environment (https://www.epa.gov/smm/basic-information-about-built-environment) History Lessons for Today’s Housing Policy The Political Processes of Making Low-Income Housing Policy by A. Von Hoffman (https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/w12-5_von_hoffman.pdf) Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies: https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/  The United States’ History of Segregated Housing Continues to Limit Affordable Housing (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-united-states-history-of-segregated-housing-continues-to-limit-affordable-housing/) UGA GICH Program: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fhce/gich 

    Thanks for watching FACS of Life! Please share your thoughts in the comment section! You can also email questions or if you would like to request a transcript. Email: amanda.harner@uga.edu Phone: 478-994-7014 

    Non-Discrimination: The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization. 

    ADA: If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance of accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information please contact us. 

    • 50 min
    4-H Agent Explains the Benefits of Hiking | FACS of Life Vodcast | S1:E11

    4-H Agent Explains the Benefits of Hiking | FACS of Life Vodcast | S1:E11

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: University of Georgia County 4-H Agent, Rachel Frisbie, and Amanda Harner, discus the benefits of hiking for all ages in this episode of the FACS of Life. You won’t want to miss this discussion as we also hit on how national and state parks are aiming to make parks more accessible for all people. 

    RESOURCES:  UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ An Adventure with Nick and Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnAdventurewithNickRachel The Oxford Review Encyclopaedia of Terms: https://oxford-review.com/oxford-review-encyclopaedia-terms/evidence-based-practice/ Community Needs Assessment. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2013 https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/fetp/training_modules/15/community-needs_pw_final_9252013.pdf  American Psychological Association: What do we really know about kids and screens? https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screens Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/  National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm National Park Services (Accessibility Page): https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/accessibility.htm Georgia Public Library Services: https://georgialibraries.org/ Georgia State Parks: https://gastateparks.org/  Georgia State Parks (Accessibility Page): https://gastateparks.org/Accessibility/TrackChairs    Thanks for watching FACS of Life! Please share your thoughts in the comment section! You can also email questions or if you would like to request a transcript. Email: amanda.harner@uga.edu  Phone: 478-994-7014 

    UGA Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran, disability institution. 

     

    • 40 min
    Expert explains Fad Diets part 2 of 2 |FACS of Life podcast | S1:E10

    Expert explains Fad Diets part 2 of 2 |FACS of Life podcast | S1:E10

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Registered Dietician, Beth O’Shea Kindamo, and Amanda Harner,
    finish our discussion about Fad Diets in part two of this 2-part episode of the FACS of Life. Beth is the Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator for UGA Extension and Outreach, Nutritional Sciences. She has worked in dietetics for 12 years serving in diverse settings giving her a unique and interesting perspective on Fad Diets. In part two of this episode on Fad Diets Beth and Amanda discuss several popular diets including Keto, Intermittent Fasting, and Paleo. Additionally, several diet trends like “that girl” and “plant-based” are discussed. The final part of the episode dives into 2 diets that have been well researched and have a history of positive health outcomes.

     

    RESOURCES: UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ More on Beth O’Shea Kindamo: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/beth-oshea-kindamo World Health Organization | hypertension facts: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension

    Keto information taken from:John’s Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology-neurosurgery/specialty-areas/epilepsy/keto-diet-timeline#:~:text=1921%20%22Ketogenic%20diet%22%20is%20coined&text=Wilder%20believes%20the%20diet%20could,other%20institutions%2C%20including%20Johns%20Hopkins.Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24003-ketosisAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/diet-trends/what-is-the-ketogenic-diet

    Paleo information taken from:Challa HJ, Bandlamudi M, Uppaluri KR.
    Paleolithic Diet. [Updated 2023 Jul 4]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure
    Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482457/ Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/paleo-diet/ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/diet-trends/should-we-eat-like-our-caveman-ancestors

    Information on Paleo Intermittent Fasting
    from:Kerndt PR, Naughton JL, Driscoll CE, Loxterkamp DA. Fasting: the history, pathophysiology and complications. West J Med. 1982;137(5):379-399.Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/intermittent-fasting/

    DASH Diet information taken
    from:Challa HJ, Ameer MA, Uppaluri KR. DASH Diet To Stop Hypertension. [Updated 2023 Jan 23]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482514/ Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/dash-diet/ The National Health Institute | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/dash-eating-plan

    Mediterranean Diets information taken from:Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/mediterranean-diet/

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Expert explains Fad Diets part 1 of 2 |FACS of Life podcast | S1:E9

    Expert explains Fad Diets part 1 of 2 |FACS of Life podcast | S1:E9

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Registered Dietician, Beth O’Shea Kindamo, and Amanda Harner, begin
    our discussion about Fad Diets in part one of this 2-part episode of the FACS
    of Life. Beth is the Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator for UGA
    Extension and Outreach, Nutritional Sciences. She has worked in dietetics for
    12 years serving in diverse settings giving her a unique and interesting perspective
    on Fad Diets. In part one of this episode on Fad Diets Beth and Amanda lay the
    ground work for a deeper discussion about specific diet trends in episode 2.
    Episode 1 tackles getting on the same page by defining “healthy” and “fad diets”,
    giving some red flags to look for in fad diets, a fantastic story about William
    the Conqueror, understanding the difference between a nutritionist and a registered
    dietitian, and an overall thoughtful conversation that may just help you think
    differently about your relationship with food, dieting, and nutrition!

     

    RESOURCES:

    UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/
    More on Beth O’Shea Kindamo: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/beth-oshea-kindamo
    Correlation vs Causation in the Real-World Attribution: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=correlation+vs+causation
    | Thomas Jefferson
    University, Academic Commons. Copyright: Thomas Jefferson University. Academic
    Commons Administration Scott Memorial Library 1020 Walnut Street Philadelphia
    PA 19107-5587 (215) 503-8848
    Cleveland Clinic “Dieticians vs. Nutritionists: What’s the Difference?”: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dietitian-vs-nutritionist


    American Psychiatric
    Association “What are Eating Disorders?”: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders


    Academy of Nutrition and
    Dietetics “What is Disordered Eating?”: https://www.eatright.org/health/health-conditions/eating-disorders/what-is-disordered-eating

    World Health Organization Healthy Diet: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet

    CDC “About Chronic Diseases”: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htm


    Constitution of the World
    Health Organization (Definition of Health): https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/constitution

    National Institutes of Health “Enteral Nutrition”:
    National Institutes of Health | Some Myths About Nutrition & Physical
    Activity: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/myths-nutrition-physical-activity

    History.com: “1066: William the Conqueror invades England” - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/william-the-conqueror-invades-england
    | 10 Things You May Not Know About William the Conqueror” - https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-william-the-conqueror

    MyPlate | USDA: https://www.myplate.gov/

    United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans | USDA: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/consumer-resources


    Social Determinants of Health
    (Healthy People 2030) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health


    Roller Derby 101: Gameplay | Women’s
    Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OId6gTd2LCM


    Treat Yo Self | Parks and
    Recreation (Parks and Recreation) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSjM5B3QNlw

     

     

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    • 54 min
    Expert discusses healthy intimate partner relationships | FACS of Life Podcast | S1:E8

    Expert discusses healthy intimate partner relationships | FACS of Life Podcast | S1:E8

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Family life expert, Ted Futris, PhD, and Amanda Harner, discuss healthy relationships and Elevate (skills-based, evidence-informed program that helps couples form,
    improve, and sustain healthy relationships) in the episode of the FACS of Life. Ted Futris is the Family Life Specialist for the University of Georgia and is the primary investigator on the Elevate grant project (funded by the United States Department
    of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant #90ZB0010). In addition to his work with Extension, Dr. Futris serves as the editor of the NCFR Report: Family Focus, the Georgia Athletic Association Professor in
    Family and Consumer Sciences, and a Graduate Coordinator. Dr. Futris is a National Council on Family Relations Fellow (2021).

     RESOURCES: UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ More on Ted Futris: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/ted-futris
    Elevate Couple Georgia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElevateCouplesGeorgiaElevate Couples Georgia Website: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/elevatecouples/
    Thanks for watching FACS of Life! This brief survey will better help us serve the public. Since FACS of Life is part of UGA Extension there is demographic information included in this
    form to help us make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all people in Georgia. Any feedback you provide is anonymous and will be used to enhance our programming. https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jf...

    Thank you for your feedback! If you would like a show transcript they are available upon request through the FACS of Life website

    • 48 min

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