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Family & Consumer Sciences

Welcome!

Our Faculty develop and deliver science-based educational programs that address issues of importance to Tennesseans. Programs focus on four main subject areas.

Our Initiatives are developed to educate Tennessee residents on current issues affecting the daily lives of people across the state.

Check our HOT Topics page for more information on recent events that affect all of us in our everyday life.

Knowledge Areas

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Family Economics

Teaching individuals and families skills for resource management and for building and protecting wealth over the life cycle.

 
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Health and Safety

Empowering Tennesseans to manage their health and health-care and live, work, and learn in safe and healthy environments.

 
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Human Development

Strengthening individuals and families through education to enhance their emotional, social and personal development.

 
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Nutrition and Food Safety

Promoting self-responsibility for health by providing research-based nutrition and food safety education to consumers.

 

 

 

 

News & Announcements

Skywalker Holdings Recalled 60,000 of their 13-Foot Square Trampolines
Read more on our Hot Topics page about what prompted Skywalker Holdings to recall roughly 60,000 of their trampolines.

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets
Stop by the Hot Topics page to read more about why nearly 77,000 of these units are being recalled.

Suntech to Recall Sunkids Convertible Cribs
Check out the Hot Topics page to find out why Sunkids' is recalling nearly 2,000 of their convertible cribs.

Evenflo Recalls Envision High Chairs
Read more on the Hot Topics page about Evenflo's massive recall of 643,000 of its Envision high chairs.

Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs
Go to the Hot Topics page to read more about Evenflo's Recall of another 90,000 of its Majestic high chairs.

Career Edge Internship
Come to our Career Edge page for information and to apply for the Career Edge Internship Program.

Salmonella Outbreak
Visit the Hot Topics page to learn more about a recent Salmonella outbreak traced to peanut butter.

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines
Stop by the Hot Topic page for the new guidelines that describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benifits to Americans.

Dangerous Crib Recalls
Visit the Hot Topic page for more on the recent crib recalls by Delta Enterprises.

Stop Spending Leaks
Visit the Hot Topic page for information on how to find leaks that can derail your budget.

Small Savings Add Up
Hot Topic is available with links to resources on how changing small spending habits can add up to large savings in the long run.

Trouble Paying All Your Bills?
Read our Hot Topic for some tips for setting priorities and communicating with creditors.

Family & Consumer Sciences

2621 Morgan Circle
119 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4501

Phone: 865-974-7384
Fax: 865-974-1068