• ChoseMyPlate.gov to replace MyPyramid.gov

    Choose My Plate
     

    Balancing Calories

     

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    Enjoy your food, but eat less.

     

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    Avoid oversized portions.

     

     

    Foods to Increase

     

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    Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

     

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    Make at least half your grains whole grains.

     

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    Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

     

     

    Foods to Reduce

     

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    Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.

     

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    Drink water instead of sugary drinks.&! nbsp; 

    http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
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  • My Climb to Heart Health

    In order to raise awareness about the importance of heart health, InnerLink invites you to join My Climb for heart health - a virtual climb movement. Get your students involved in heart-healthy activities for a chance to win cash prizes!

    Help your students use their creative talents to teach others about heart health! The My Climb for Heart Health Contest is open to students in 3rd through 12th grade. Entries will be judged in two categories:

    • Audio/Visual
    • Graphic/Written

    When you register your students for My Climb they can set personal health goals, learn tips to help tackle their health “mountain,” and track their progress with the Wellness Tracker.

    Visit www.MyClimb.org to get started today!

    http://www.MyClimb.org
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  • USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic

    It is official – the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is now released in a 112 page document, boiled down from over 600 pages by the Dietary Guidelines Committee which is comprised of brilliant scientists who worked over 2 years to summarize peer-reviewed scientific studies about what we eat and how it impacts our health.

    Main points:

    Balancing Calories

    • Enjoy your food, but eat less
    • Avoid oversized portions

    Foods to Increase

    • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
    • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk

    Foods to Reduce

    • Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals — and choose the foods with lower numbers
    • Drink water instead of sugary drinks

    http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/PolicyDoc/PolicyDoc.pdf
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  • Let's Move

    First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity.   Watch the video and learn how you can take action.

    http://www.letsmove.gov
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  • School Nutrition Association Tray Talk

    Find out why school meals are healthy meals. Parents are essential partners in the health and wellness of children, both during and outside of the school day. Take a look at what you can do at school and at home.

    http://www.traytalk.org/
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  • Fruits & Veggies Matter

    Everyone is different. Find out how many fruits & vegetables you need? Recipes, fun facts.

    http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/
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