Health and Wellbeing
Human health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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Related Topics: Aging and Caregiving, Health and Wellbeing, Aging: Mental Health
Related Topics: Aging and Caregiving, Human Nutrition
Related Topics: Aging and Caregiving, Human Nutrition
Body Weight
The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.
Food is Medicine
UF/IFAS fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to develop innovative solutions addressing food, nutrition, and health challenges in Florida and beyond. The UF Food is Medicine (FiM) Initiative plays a central role in this mission, leveraging UF’s expertise across agriculture, Extension, research, teaching, and clinical and nutrition sciences to improve health and strengthen communities.
Related Topics: Foods, Health and Wellbeing
Functional Foods
Foods that are considered, by nature or manufacture, to contain significant levels of biologically active components which provide desirable health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
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Related Topics: Heat Stress, Health and Wellbeing, Agricultural Health and Safety
Hygiene
Set of practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
Related Topics: Health and Wellbeing, Pesticide Safety and Handling, Agricultural Health and Safety
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living means understanding how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and lighter.
Publications
Florida Cooperative Extension Service Framework for Health and Well-Being
Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O'Neal, andDreamal Worthen
The purpose of this publication is to share with Florida Cooperative Extension Service faculty and staff Florida’s adapted version of the Cooperative Extension’s National Framework for Health and Wellness — the Florida Cooperative Extension Service Framework for Health and Well-Being. The adapted framework focuses on improving population health and ensuring that all individuals and communities can achieve optimal health. Furthermore, the adapted framework highlights Florida Cooperative Extension’s role in addressing non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. Written by Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O’Neal, and Dreamal Worthen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2025.
A Practical Guide to Healthy Living
Wendy W. Lynch, Annie Wallau, Melanie Thomas, Wendy Mussoline, and Catherine Campbell
This publication provides a guide to implementing healthy living and wellness practices. Written by Wendy W. Lynch, Annie Wallau, Melanie Thomas, Wendy Mussoline, and Catherine Campbell, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2021.
Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: Benefits for Babies and Mothers
Diana Hazard Taft
You may have heard “breast is best,” but do you know why breastmilk is the best diet for babies? Did you know that breastfeeding benefits moms, too? This publication summarizes the known benefits of breastfeeding and is written for people from all educational backgrounds.
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