FCS3-613s: Por Qué Importa el Azúcar en la Sangre

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | March 10, 2026 (New)

En los últimos 15 años, el número de adultos con diabetes en Kentucky ha aumentado de 198.052 a 424.670 (1 de cada 8 adultos). Lo que es más preocupante es que casi 140.000 habitantes de Kentucky tienen diabetes y ni siquiera lo saben. Es importante entender qué es la diabetes y cómo prevenirla, porque es la séptima causa principal de muerte en Kentucky. Además, los adultos con diabetes tienen entre dos y cuatro veces más probabilidades de morir por enfermedad cardíaca, que es la segunda causa principal de muerte en Kentucky.

FCS3-651: Hydration and Electrolytes: What Matters for Most People

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | February 19, 2026 (New)

Hydration and electrolyte-replacement products are often marketed with buzzwords and flashy packaging. From colorful sports drinks to trendy electrolyte powders, hydration has become a hot commodity. Once thought to be important only for athletes, these products have found their way to grocery store shelves and are promoted to the general public. Why does hydration get so much attention? Do most of us, outside of intense athletic training, really need extra electrolytes? Let’s clear up the hype and learn how hydration and electrolytes work together to support everyday health and how much your body actually needs.

FCS3-649: Quick Stops, Smart Snacks: Healthy Eating at Convenience Stores

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason, Laken Campbell | February 6, 2026 (New)

Convenience stores, often found attached to gas stations or within neighborhoods, are a reliable source of food in the community. In some areas, they may be one of the few accessible places to grab a quick meal or snack. These stores offer shelf-stable items, refrigerated options, and even ready-to-eat hot foods. Nutritious options are often available in aisles, near the register, and in refrigerated cases. This guide shares smart snack-shopping tips and highlights nutritious picks for your next quick stop.

FCS3-650: Quick Bites, Nutritious Picks: A Fast-Food Guide

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason, Laken Campbell | February 4, 2026 (New)

Fast food is a part of daily life for many people. Busy schedules, caring for family, and long work hours often make quick meals a practical choice. In some communities, fast-food chains and quick-serve restaurants may be the only options to buy food. Fast food doesn’t have to mean giving up on good nutrition. This guide shares simple strategies for making nutritious picks when you need a quick bite, so you can feel confident in your decisions no matter where you eat.

FCS3-648: A Guide to Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

Donya Nikouharf, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | November 6, 2025 (New)

Dairy alternatives have risen in popularity, becoming a staple in many people’s diets. People may reach for dairy alternatives because of dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance or allergies. They might like them for personal reasons related to health or the environment. As the variety and quality of plant-based products continue to grow, more people are exploring alternatives to traditional dairy foods and drinks. The sources of these dairy alternatives play a role in the nutrition, taste, and texture of the products. This also influences how these products are used in meals and recipes.

FCS3-647: Nutrition and Skin Health

Donya Nikouharf, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | October 24, 2025 (New)

Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is complex and consists of many layers that work together. Skin blocks harmful substances, makes skin pigment, and houses blood vessels, nerves, and glands. Under the surface, it cushions internal organs and helps maintain body heat.

FCS3-546: Carbohydrate Counting

Anna Cason, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Ingrid Adams | July 24, 2025 (Minor Revision)

Carbohydrate (carb) counting is one way to identify the amount of carbohydrates you get from the foods you eat. Carbohydrate counting can help you manage your blood-glucose levels in different ways, depending on what type of diabetes you have and your treatment plan.

FCS3-546s: Conteo de Carbohidratos

Anna Cason, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Ingrid Adams | July 14, 2025 (New)

El conteo de carbohidratos es una forma de identificar la cantidad de carbohidratos que consumimos en función de los alimentos ingeridos. El conteo de carbohidratos nos permite controlar los niveles de glucosa en sangre de diferentes maneras, dependiendo del tipo de diabetes que se padezca y del tratamiento recibido.

FCS3-646: Food Allergens: Alpha-Gal

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | May 1, 2025 (New)

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as red meat allergy, is a condition that results in an allergic reaction to some animal products after a tick bite. Lone star ticks are the species most associated with AGS in the United States. A bite from one of these ticks may cause a person to develop an allergic reaction to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule found in the meat of some mammals. Those mammals include cows, pigs, and lambs, or what we commonly think of as red meat. The name alpha-gal comes from the name of the sugar that causes the allergic reaction. Alpha-gal syndrome is becoming increasingly more common. As it does, we continue to see that it causes different symptoms and severities in people.

FCS3-546: Carbohydrate Counting

Anna Cason, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Ingrid Adams | March 13, 2025 (Major Revision)

Carbohydrate (carb) counting is one way to identify the amount of carbohydrates you get from the foods you eat. Carbohydrate counting can help you manage your blood-glucose levels in different ways, depending on what type of diabetes you have and your treatment plan.