Talking FACS
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Is Baby-led weaning for me and my baby?
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health
Season 6, Episode 31
Baby-led weaning has grown in popularity in recent years, but what is it? Is it the right approach for me to help my baby transition to table food? Dr. Courtney Luecking joins the Talking FACS podcast to answer these questions and many more for parents who are on the brink of transitioning their infant to solid nourishment options.
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about this topic or any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.
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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Stong Bones for Life: Preventing Osteoporosis with Nutrition
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 6, Episode 26
What we eat impacts many facets of our lives. Choosing what we eat to strengthen our bones begins early and lasts a life time. Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf outlines many ways we can reduce our risk of developing osteoporosis through diet choices.
Learn more about osteoporosis and food choices:
Strong Bones for Life publication
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Calcium Factsheet
Nutrition Factsheet
Exercise Recommendations
Connect with FCS Extension for assistance with this topic and others you hear about on Talking FACS.
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Extension
Website
Facebook
Instagram
FCS Learning Channel
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Navigating the Season of Sweets with Children
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health
Season 6, Episode 22
When sweets treats seem to be every where you turn, it sometimes is difficult to for children to resist the temptation to indulge at every opportunity. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares tips for removing the mystique for sweets and lowering them from their pedestal.
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
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FCS Learning Channel
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Nutrition Education Program 2024 Calendars
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program
Season 6, Episode 17
Finding a delicious, easy-to-prepare, budget friendly recipe to serve your family is as easy as opening up the 2024 Nutrition Education Program Food and Nutrition Calendar. On this episode of Talking FACS, LaToya Drake, NEP Program Coordinator, shares tips for using the Food and Nutrition Calendar to plan meals and grocery shopping activities.
Find the 2024 NEP Food and Nutrition Calendars at your local UK Cooperative Extension Office.
Kentucky Extension Offices
To connect with the KY Nutrition Education Program
Plan Eat Move Website
KYNEP on Facebook
To connect with FCS Extension:
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
FCS Instagram
FCS Learning Channel
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Brain Food
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health
Season 6, Episode 10
The title for this episode might make you think we are planning ahead for Halloween on Talking FACS, but really we are chatting with Dr. Courtney Luecking about the essential nutrients needed for healthy development of baby brains during pregnancy. Fetal brain development is rapid throughout pregnancy and lays the foundation for a child’s growth and development. Understanding which nutrients support fetal brain development and health in pregnancy can help expectant parents make nutrition choices that have lasting positive impact for their child.
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Exploring New Foods with Children
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 6, Episode 6
Encouraging your children to try new foods is sometimes a daunting task. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking provides tips and strategies to make the new food transition smooth. Don't get discouraged or give up - sometimes new food needs to be offered 10 to 15 times before your child decides it is good!
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
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Going on NOW - Eating Over the Rainbow Challenge
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Eating Over the Rainbow
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Hosts: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky and Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Guests: A panel of young friends and their moms
Season 6, Episode 5
If you have been listening to Talking FACS for any period of time, you already know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables ensures that your body is getting the necessary nutrients for growth and development. On this episode of Talking FACS, Courtney and Mindy visit with a panel of young friends to discover their thoughts on eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables! This show supports our Eating Over the Rainbow Challenge as well as Farmers Market Week!
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Feeding Toddlers
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 6, Episode 2
Feeding toddlers can be challenging. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares strategies for encouraging healthy eating behaviors in young children.
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Eat Your Words - Phrases that Encourage Children to Try New Foods
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 5, Episode 37
Things adults say around children matter. This includes the way we talk about food and children’s behavior around food. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking discusses the differences between phrases that help or hamper children from trying new foods.
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
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Full episode transcript
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Nutrition for those living with Cancer
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Rachel Miller, MS, RD, CSO, LD, Registered Dietitian Consultant, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 41
Making food choices may be difficult for those undergoing cancer treatment due to how the treatment might affect appetite, taste, and smell. On this episode of Cancer Conversation, Rachel Miller shares nutrition tips for those living with cancer.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center
Online Markey Cancer Center
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Strategies for Lower Stress Family Mealtime
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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
Season 5, Episode 25
Family meals can often be a source of stress when children are young, especially if they feel like a battleground between what a child wants to eat and what the parents want the child to eat. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking breaks down some simple strategies to help families lower the stress level for every during family mealtimes. She recommends using a proven methods that divides responsibility, so that everyone leaves meal feeling successful.
To connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
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Monday Dec 26, 2022
Supporting Chilhood Immunity through Nutrition
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
As we enjoy the holiday break with our families, we invited you to listen to this classic episode from Season 3 that is very appropriate for now as well.
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 34, Season 3
As children across the Commonwealth return to the classroom, it is especially important to consider the implications of nutrition on their overall health and well-being. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss how nutrition supports childhood immunity and steps parents and caregivers can take to ensure that children are eating a wide range of nutrients daily.
For more information:
Plan. Eat. Move.