Eating Well

Reducing Your Risk for Heart Disease: The Power of Food

Elena B. Smith, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette Andrade

Reducing Your Risk for Cancer: The Power of Food

Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette Andrade

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

The Mediterranean Diet: The Power of Food

Charissa Lim, Alexa Hosey, Farah Tadros, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette Andrade

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Exploring Intuitive Eating

Jennifer Campestrini, Amber Fritsche, Kelsi Garcia, Kaitlyn Grange, Kaylan Hebert, Anastasia Narizhnaya, Diannette Osorio Rexach, Rebecca Preece, and Wendy J. Dahl

Intuitive eating is an eating framework created by two dietitians integrating instinct, emotion, and rational thought. Through ten principles, intuitive eating can help individuals become more in tune with the physical sensations of their bodies and adequately meet their biological and physiological needs. Additionally, intuitive eating helps to remove obstacles such as food rules and thought patterns instilled by diet culture. This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department explains the ten principles of intuitive eating in detail to help people searching for peace with food find practices that honor their physical and mental health. Written by Jennifer Campestrini, Amber Fritsche, Kelsi Garcia, Kaitlyn Grange, Kaylan Hebert, Anastasia Narizhnaya, Diannette Osorio Rexach, Rebecca Preece, and Wendy J. Dahl.

Chrononutrition: Optimizing Individualized Nutrition with Circadian Rhythm

Kaylyn Koons, Maria Beyer, Ana Caggiano, Madalyn Gernstenfeld, Sophie Giangrosso, Li-Ying Kuo, Emily McNulty, Presley Pettit, and Wendy J. Dahl

In optimizing metabolic health and overall well-being, the timing of meals is gaining recognition as a critical factor. Chrononutrition, an emerging field, explores how aligning meal times with our body's natural circadian rhythms can positively influence metabolic processes and promote positive health outcomes. With a target audience of nutrition educators, this publication describes the circadian rhythm system, chrononutrition, and chrononutrition behaviors and differentiates these behaviors from those of intermittent fasting.

Portion Control: A Key to Weight Management

Cassie C. Gaisser, Karla P. Shelnutt, Lori Johnson, and Annie Wallau

Portion sizes and overall calorie intake in the United States have significantly increased over the last 50 years. Along with this increase in calories, portion sizes have grown larger over the years. Understanding portion control can help you eat the right amount of food to maintain a healthy weight. Written by Cassie C. Gaisser, Karla P. Shelnutt, Lori Johnson, and Annie Wallau, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised March 2024.

Reducing Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: The Power of Food

Elena Torna, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Aycart, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette Andrade

According to the CDC, 11.6% of the US population was estimated to have diabetes, primarily type 2, and 8.5 million adults are unaware that they have this disease. On average, people diagnosed with diabetes have higher medical costs compared to people who are not diagnosed with diabetes. This publication describes the modifiable risk factors for diabetes, primarily type 2, and tips to reduce your risk for diabetes.

Reducing Your Risk for Arthritis: The Power of Food

Sarah Curl, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, and Jeanette Andrade

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems