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Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter

J a n u a r y - M a r c h 2 0 1 9

W h i t l e y C o u n t y C o o p e r a t i v e E x t e n s i o n S e r v i c e

Below are several of the ways that family life has changed the most in recent years. Two-parent households are on the decline. Divorce, remarriage and cohabitation are on the rise. Families are smaller now. Americans are having fewer children. In the past, babies typically came after a marriage. Today, about 40 percent of births occur to women who are single or living with a non-marital partner.

Trends in Today's American Families

The roles of mothers in the workplace and in the home have changed. More moms have entered the labor force and more have become breadwinners in their families. As a result of these changes, there is no longer one dominant family form in our country.  Back in 1960, there was one dominant family form. At that time, 73 percent of all children were living in a family with two married parents in their first marriage. By 1980, 61 percent of children were living in this type of family, and today, less than half (46 percent) are. The fluidity of the family structure has changed as well. Cohabitation without marriage, divorce, remarriage, or recoupling without marriage result in a sort of fluid evolution of the family throughout a child’s life. Parents today are far less likely to be married than they were in the past. They are more likely to be older and to have more education. In 1970, the average new mother was 21 years old. Since that time, that age has risen to 26 years. This rise in maternal age is largely a result of the decline in teen births. Mothers today are also far more educated than they were in the past. In 1960, about 18 percent of mothers with infants at home had any college experience. Today, about 67 percent of mothers with infants have some college experience. This trend is driven in large part by dramatic increases in educational attainment for all women. These are just a few of the trends in today’s American families. These trends have a dramatic effect on the work we do in Extension with families. References: Pew Research Center (12/2015). “The American Family Today.” Retrieved October 2018 from http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/1-the-american-family-today/.

When you go to the grocery store and look in the dairy aisle, there are many different kinds of milk to choose from. It is hard to know what the differences are and which ones are the best to try. Cow’s milk, as most of us know, has many varieties based on the amount of fat it contains. Milk is packed with vitamins A, B12, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc and is usually fortified with vitamin D. Whole milk is about 3.25 percent of milk fat by weight, contains 150 calories in an 8 ounce glass and 8 grams of total fat. After whole milk, there is 2 percent milk or reduced fat milk. As the name suggests, 2 percent milk contains 2 percent of milk fat of the total weight, meaning in an 8 ounce glass, there is 5 grams of fat. Low-fat milk has 2.5 grams of fat per 8 ounces and only 100 calories. Finally, fat free milk or skim milk, has the least amount of fat and calories with only 80 calories per 8 ounces. All milk has nine essential nutrients and 8 grams of protein, this includes skim milk. Skim milk is a great way to include all these vitamins, minerals and protein while reducing the fat and calorie intake. Besides the main types of cow’s milk commonly found in your dairy aisle, there are other types that can accommodate many different preferences and health concerns. Other types include lactose-free milk, organic milk, or flavored milk. Lactose-free milk, just as the name implies, is without lactose. This type still contains all the nutrients as other milks, and it is great for those who have a lactose intolerance but still want to consume milk. Organic milk comes from a dairy farm which follows strict standards, from what cows eat to how farmers care for their cows. Although it is pricier, organic milk is also known to have a longer shelf life because it is pasteurized at a much higher temperature. This is why some choose organic. Flavored milks are popular among children, mostly because of their increased sugar content. These should be treated as a sweet treat and not their primary dairy source. Some consumers choose to avoid dairy altogether. Because of this, many Americans have a vitamin D and calcium deficiency. When choosing an alternative to cow’s milk, it is important to choose something that is fortified with calcium or vitamin D or to choose supplements to make up for this loss. Soy milk is a popular option for those who avoid dairy. Soy milk is high in proteins and contains good fats. Reach for the unsweetened soy milk if you are watching your sugar intake. Almond milk is also a very popular dairy-free option. Unlike soy milk, almond milk can be low in protein, but it is high in vitamins and low in fats. There are also unsweetened versions of almond milk. These options might be more expensive than cow’s milk and can be difficult to find in some grocery stores. Choosing among all of these options can be difficult, but choose the best option for you. If you like conventional milk, try buying the reduced fat or the skim milk to cut back on the fat content. If you are going for a dairy-free option, try to pick one that is unsweetened and fortified with vitamins and minerals.

So Many Milks

Matti Daniels, MDA, RD, LD Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

PO Box 328

4275 N Hwy 25 W Williamsburg, KY 40769-0328

(606) 549-1430 matti.daniels@uky.edu

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Whitley County's UK Extension Office will be offering a networking and leadership training to emerging young leaders in local industry, service, and marketing. We are looking for

passionate, motivated and committed individuals who want to sharpen their leadership skills and expand their network. If this description reminds you of anyone, email

matti.daniels@uky.edu. Don't forget to provide contact information for the individual as well as why YOU think they are a great candidate for this program! There are 20 spots available

and we would love to help make 2019 the year for growth in Whitley County!

Young Professionals Group

Whitley County P.O. Box 328 4275 N Hwy 25W Williamsburg, KY 40769