Highlights of the new Dietary Guidelines 2005
  • Consume a variety of foods from the basic food groups.
  • Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains daily.
  • Choose low-fat milk and milk products.
  • Go lean with protein.
  • Be physically active every day.
  • Control calorie intake to manage body weight.
Click on the Pyramid to learn more!

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A listing of Farmers' markets in the Hartford Area

Tips about Controlling Food Costs

A Guide to Help your child with successful weight management

Your "Personal Path to Health"

Have you ever wondered about how portion sizes have changed over the past 20 years?

Take a few moments and have fun with an interactive quiz from the National Institutes of Health to learn about Portion Distortion!

Portion Distortion Quiz # 1

Portion Distortion Quiz # 2

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