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EAT BETTER
Resources
Visit these resources for more information on making healthy choices.
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INTERACTIVE DIET PLANNING |
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 Table of Contents
Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published jointly every 5 years by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
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Food Guide Pyramid - United States Department of Agriculture
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
MyPyramid Plan offers you a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you. Click on the MyPyramid Plan box to get started. MyPyramid food patterns are designed for the general public ages 2 and over.
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Interactive Menu Planner
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects.
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Create-a-Diet
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Cholesterol Education Program
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects.
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Test Your Food Label Knowledge (Interactive)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, known as CFSAN, is one of six product-oriented centers, in addition to a nationwide field force, that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN, in conjunction with the Agency's field staff, is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, and accurately labeled.
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HEALTHY LIVING - WHAT YOU CAN DO |
Information About Losing Weight And Maintaining A Healthy Weight
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, known as CFSAN, is one of six product-oriented centers, in addition to a nationwide field force, that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN, in conjunction with the Agency's field staff, is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, and accurately labeled.
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Weight-control Information Network
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is an information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). WIN was established in 1994 to provide the general public, health professionals, the media, and legislators with up-to-date, science-based information on obesity, weight control, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
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TRANS FAT
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, known as CFSAN, is one of six product-oriented centers, in addition to a nationwide field force, that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN, in conjunction with the Agency's field staff, is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, and accurately labeled.
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How to Use and Understand Food Labels
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, known as CFSAN, is one of six product-oriented centers, in addition to a nationwide field force, that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN, in conjunction with the Agency's field staff, is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, and accurately labeled.
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Nutrition for Everyone: Healthy Weight
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Aim for a Healthy Weight
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and
coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects.
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Nutrition
http://www.nutrition.gov/
Nutrition.gov provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.
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The Heart Healthy Diet
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects.
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Healthy Eating Tips
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works in key areas in which good nutrition can help promote better health. While you already know it is important to eat a healthy diet, you may find it more difficult to sort through all of the information about nutrition and food choices. The CDC has compiled a variety of resources to help you start healthier eating habits.
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10 Tips to Healthy Eating
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is an advisory committee of volunteers who advise the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about physical activity, fitness, and sports in America.
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Tip Sheet: Healthy Eating Starts with Healthy Food Shopping
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects.
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A Healthier You - Money Saving Tips
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Steps to a HealthierUS Cooperative Agreement Program (Steps Program) is a national, multi-level program that is changing the face of chronic disease prevention in communities across the United States and improving people's lives.
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TWEENS AND TEENS |
Fruits & Veggies - More Matters™
National Cancer Institute & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fruits & Veggies - More Matters™ is a dynamic health initiative that consumers will see in stores, online, at home and on packaging. It replaces the existing 5 A Day awareness program and will leverage the 5 A Day heritage and success to further inspire and support consumers to eat more fruits and vegetables, showcasing the unrivaled combination of great taste, nutrition, abundant variety, and various product forms (fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100% juice).
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We Can! Ways To Enhance Children's Activity And Nutrition
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
We Can! stands for Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition. We Can! is a national education program designed for parents and caregivers to help children 8-13 years old maintain a healthy weight.
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Milk Matters
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
The NICHD was initially established to investigate the broad aspects of human development as a means of understanding developmental disabilities and adverse events that may occur during pregnancy. Today, the Institute conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities.
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Body Mass Index Calculator (BMI)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY - RESOURCES |
Achieving a Balance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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Physical Activity Topics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. CDC physical activity efforts cover a wide spectrum of related topics. Physical activity is vital to good health and disease prevention.
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Nutrition Topics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. CDC nutrition efforts cover a wide spectrum of related topics. Good nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development of children and adolescents.
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Be a Healthy Person
Healthy People 2010
"Healthy People 2010" provides a framework for disease prevention and health promotion for the Nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats.
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Steps to a Healthier You
United States Department of Agriculture - MyPyramid.gov
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on advancing and promoting dietary guidance for all Americans, and conducting applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.
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Nutrition for Everyone: Healthy Weight
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its partners are working to create a healthier nation. Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand the relationship among weight, nutrition and health.
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