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The following new and popular publications from the U.S. Government provide pertinent information that encourages the incorporation of a healthy lifestyle by American adults. Products include cookbooks that provide recipes for healthier eating; guides that give tips for shaving off extra pounds; booklets that educate people on nutrients contained in certain foods; data on which foods to avoid to control sugar and salt intakes; information on acceptable and unacceptable levels of cholesterol, sodium, and salt in people’s diets, and foods that will promote health and reduce the risk for chronic diseases. A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Description: A Healthier You brings together nutrition information from the Federal Government that may reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, and increase your chances for a longer life. This one-stop, easy-to-use resource will help you make wise food and physical activity choices to manage your weight with: Healthy eating patterns with a seven-day menu from the DASH* Eating Plan; Ways to use the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy product choices; Tips for eating out and when you are on the go; Nearly 100 easy, healthy and tested recipes along with helpful websites; Reproducible worksheets to track your progress and Steps for incorporating physical activity into your life. Plus, A Healthier You includes the complete Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with its 41 key recommendations. Year/Pages: 2005: 355 p.; ill. MyPyramid: Steps To A Healthier You (Poster) Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Description: Displays the new food pyramid with steps. Contains colorful charts illustrating the recommended amounts for each food group; grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat and beans. Provides tips on recommended physical activity and nutrition. Also sold in packages of 10 for $29.00. Year/Pages: 2005: Poster, 33x26 in.; folded. MyPyramid: Steps To A Healthier You (Small Poster) Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Description: Displays the new food pyramid with steps on front. The back of the poster contains color charts illustrating the recommended amount for each food group: grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meats and beans. Provides tips on recommended physical activity and nutrition. Also sold in packages of 50 for $20.00. Year/Pages: 2005: Poster, 9x11 in. Mypyramid For Kids: Eat Right; Exercise; Have Fun (Poster) Publisher: Agriculture Dept. Description: Provides age-appropriate information about the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The MyPyramid symbol represents the recommended proportion of food from each group and focuses on the importance of making smart food choices every day. Includes tips on daily physical activity and nutrition. Year/Pages: 2005: Poster. Finding Your Way to a Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Publisher: Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Description: This colorful booklet is a starting point for finding your way to a healthier you. Provides authoritative information on how to make smart choices from every food group, finding your balance between food and physical activity, and how to get the most nutrition out of your calories. Sold in packs of 100 only. Paper. Year/Pages: 2005: 12 p.; ill. Price: $21.60 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Human Nutrition Information Service and Heralth and Human Services Dept. Description: Provides authoritative advice about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. Gives action steps to reach achievable goals in weight control, stronger muscle and bones, and balanced nutrition to help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Also sold in packages of 25 copies for $106.00 when mailed to one address. Paper. Year/Pages: 2005: 80 p.; ill. How Much Are You Eating?: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Description: Offers advice that will help to promote health and reduce risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis. Sold in Packs of 25. Paper. Year/Pages: 2002: 6 p.; ill. [ Top ]
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