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MyPyramidUSDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
The MyPyramid food guidance system replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
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Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
US Department of Health and Human Services; US Department of Agriculture.
Learn how to make smart food choices, and balance food and physical activity to increase chances for a healthy life. Also in PDF|220 KB.
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General Resources
Group of teensFind informative resources on nutrition and health for older children and adolescents.
For Tweens and Teens
Balance Your Day with Food and Play Specifically for older children and adolescents, these interactive websites and games teach the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and healthy body image.
For Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers
Happy mother getting a kiss on the cheek from her adolescent daughter.Tips and resources for parents, caregivers, and teachers of older children and adolescents on helping them be healthy.
Weight and Body Image
Composite picture of teen soccer player, food, and scaleInformation and practical resources address weight and body image issues in tweens and teens. Includes information on eating disorders, links to interactive tools, and guidelines to help kids and parents establish and maintain a positive body image.
Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs for Children
Child Eating School LunchLinks to information on various Federal food and nutrition assistance programs, including School Meals and Food Stamps, as well as additional resources.

Last Modified: Mar 12, 2008  
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