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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans cover2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
The first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines to be released by the Federal Government, these comprehensive set of recommendations are designed to teach people how to easily fit physical activity into their daily routine.
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Maximizing the MessageFNS Core Nutrition Messages
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
"Maximizing the Message: Helping Moms and Kids Make Healthier Food Choices" is a set of 16 core nutrition messages and supporting content designed to help low-income mothers and children.
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MyPyramid for Preschoolers logoMyPyramid for Preschoolers
USDA. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPyramid for Preschoolers can be used to help customized MyPyramid plans for children 2 to 5 years of age.
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Redesigned Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Website Makes it Easier to Access Credible and Practical Resources for Nutrition Educators and Health Professionals
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CDC Obesity Map 2007State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults, 2007
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Discusses updated estimates of obesity prevalence in the U.S. by state, race/ethnicity, gender, and education level.
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ARS March 2008 CoverMarch is National Nutrition Month
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with the latest news and research from the USDA ARS March 2008 issue of Agricultural Research Magazine.
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red applesMyPyramid for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
A MyPyramid web site designed specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers provides interactive guidance.
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Loving our Family Feeding Their Future LogoLoving Your Family Feeding Their Future: Nutrition Education Through SNAP
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Provides educational and promotional materials and techniques to help nutrition educators in their work with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants. Formerly part of the Food Stamp Nutrition Connection.
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InfantWIC Learning Online
USDA. NAL. FNIC. WIC Works Resource System.
A series of 15 online modules designed to train all levels of staff working in the WIC program, and also useful by general nutrition professionals.
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Dried beansVegetarian Nutrition Resource List (2008)  (PDF|156 KB)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
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Fruits & Veggies More MattersFruits & Veggies—More Matters™
DHHS. CDC ; Produce for Better Health Foundation.
Launching in March 2007, a new public health initiative to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. It replaces the 5 A Day program, which will be phased out by the end of 2008.
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Eat Smart. Play Hard. for Kids
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Web page which connects kids to healthy eating and physical activity interactive learning and skill-building experiences within a virtual community setting.
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Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Healthy LifestyleEat Smart. Play Hard.™ Healthy Lifestyle
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Designed for parents and caregivers to provide information to help them eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for their kids.
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Infant Nutrition and Feeding Resource List  (PDF|126 KB)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Collection of resources on infant nutrition and feeding, including books, pamphlets and audiovisuals published from 2000 on. Also in PDF |99 KB.
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MyPyramid Anatomy MyPyramid for Professionals
Education materials for teaching MyPyramid nutrition concepts.
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Health LiteracyHealth Literacy Resource List for Educators (2007)  (PDF|152 KB)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
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milk, apple, book, learning in school, HMRSHealthy Meals Resource System (HMRS)
Provides technical assistance support and materials for Child Nutrition professionals.
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Logo for the SNAP-Ed Connection Web site.SNAP-Ed Connection
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A resource system for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition education providers. (Formerly Food Stamp Nutrition Connection.)
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Pregnant womanWIC Works Resource System (WWRS)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Nutrition service tools for health and nutrition professionals. The WWRS provides on-line resources for staff working with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
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IBIDS - International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements IBIDS - International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements
DHHS. NIH. International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements.
Bibliographic citations and abstracts from published, international, and scientific literature on dietary supplements.
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ThermometerFood Safety Information Center
Information about foodborne illness prevention.
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MyPyramidMyPyramid e-Catalog
Society for Nutrition Education.
Online catalog designed to help nutrition educators find and use nutrition education tools/curriculums that incorporate substantive content from MyPyramid and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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