Feeding Children

Why are Comfort Foods so Comforting?

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 24, Season 4
There is science behind why our favorite comfort foods provide solace when we need it!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking unpacks how comfort foods work on our psyche and how we use these foods to evoke emotions and memories. 
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To eat or not to eat: How to know when you are hungry

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 18, Season 4
Following hunger cues is one of the best ways we can avoid overeating all the time, but especially during the holidays when we might be distracted.  Dr. Courtney Luecking shares tips and suggestions for avoiding overindulging this holiday season that you can take with you into the new year.

Let's Get Excited about the DGA 2020-2025!

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 40, Season 3
What's the DGA 2020-2025, you ask?  Well it is the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in its newly released format for the next five years!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking breaks down the guidelines and how they are similar to and different from previous versions.  She also share tips for how you can use the Dietary Guidelines to help shape the eating patterns for your family to ensure that you are getting nutrients to sustain healthy lifestyles.  She also suggests great resources for new meal ideas.
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Food Allergies and You

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 8, Season 3
People of every age deal with food allergies.  Whether developed early in life or as an adult, food allergies shape the way many families eat.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss the realities of living with food allergies and how to handle various situations.  She also discusses new research that informs recommendations about when and how to introduce foods often responsible for food allergies to infants.
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Grab and Go the Healthier Way

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 36, Season 2
Finding healthy eating options when you are out and about can sometimes be a challenge.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Courtney Luecking to explore ways to head off what can sometimes be an obstacle to making healthier eating choices.
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I'm Thirsty! Choosing Healthy Drinks for the zero to five Crowd

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 30, Season 2
When your children ask for something to drink, what is your go to?  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share drinks that should be first choice drinks for your little ones.  Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, or a caregiver this important discussion will provide guidance about  the drinks and nourishment you provide to growing bodies.
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Kids in the Kitchen

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition
Episode 27
With school breaks often comes boredom for children.  In this week's episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf discuss the opportunity to encourage kids to participate in the  kitchen activities that often surround the holidays.  In addition to keeping children occupied, Dr. Norman-Burgdolf shares the multitude of benefits that come when children are given the opportunity to cook.
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Family Meals: The REAL Value Meal

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 25
Family meals are so important to the development of the child.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. David Weisenhorn to explore some of the benefits and challenges associated with family meals.
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Healthy Eating for Busy Families

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition
Episode 16
This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf to talk about maintaining healthy eating choices in the midst of busy family schedules.  Dr. Norman-Burgdolf shares five tips for making healthy eating choices that are easy to do without adding stress to your life!
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Packing Lunches Your Kids Will Eat!

Back to School Edition:  Packing Lunches Kids Will Eat
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist and in Food and Nutrition
           Marisa Aull, Assistant Director, Nutrition Education Programs      
 
Episode 11
Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Marisa Aull sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss the importance of packing lunches your kids will eat!  They offer tips for choosing lunch add-ins that are appealing to kids as well as healthy and safe! 
 
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Limiting the Use of Technology for Young Children

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 5
In a world where technology is ever present, determining how much technology use for children is appropriate is a challenge that many parents face. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss setting limits, modeling behavior and other tips for giving your children access to technology while not allowing it to overtake your family life.
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