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Member-Only Articles
The Health Impact of Drinking Juice
How do you feel about orange juice and other 100% juice beverages? Whether you're all for them or totally against them or somewhere in between here's another perspective to consider, from James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN...
Handout: Fruits, Veggies, and Your Health
Have you gotten your free copy of the Up, Up, and Away fruit and vegetable handout yet? This post makes the perfect companion piece...
Nutrient Adequacy and USDA Food Patterns
Do your clients ever wonder why the USDA advises people to follow MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
MyPlate and Other Food Graphics
The MyPlate CPE course uses videos, articles, and lots of links from the web to offer an in-depth analysis of MyPlate for educators. You really don't want to miss this one! As a special preview, I'd like to share some information about how MyPlate, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the USDA are linked...
A Brief History of the MyPlate Food Graphic
Let's take a look at MyPlate's history, shall we? After all, the guiding food graphic wasn't always a plate!
New Food Label Spotlight: Vitamins and Minerals
By now you've probably heard all about the FDA's new food label design. Today I want take an in-depth look at some of the changes, focusing on the new "nutrients required" section...
MyPlate for Summer
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to dig into the lessons of MyPlate! Let’s see how these ideas can inform a healthy eating pattern at this time of year…
Added Sugars and Empty Calories
By now we've all heard the advice to cut down on added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans tout it. MyPlate asserts it. Even this blog has countless articles about the health dangers of added sugars. But sometimes we need a fresh way to communicate this key information to our clients...
Kitchen Hacks: Selecting and Presenting Whole Grains
I want to shift the spotlight to whole grains. After all, if you're looking for a great way to boost your nutrient consumption while reducing your risk of chronic disease, whole grains are a fantastic resource...
NEW Nutrition Education Resources!
You guys, I just completed the latest Food and Health resource catalog, and I really think you're going to like what you see.
Web Links for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
Here are some of my favorite resources for presentations, email blasts, recipes, games, and infographics that highlight fresh fruits and vegetables...
Printable Nutrition Poster!
I've got a new nutrition poster for you today... And here's the best part: it's totally free!
Handout Treasure Hunt!
I have a fun surprise for you today, and it involves a new free printable handout!
Kitchen Hacks: Shortcuts to Fruits and Vegetables
MyPlate advises people to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables at each meal, but sometimes this is easier said than done. Today's kitchen hacks will focus on ways to make that goal achievable!
Choose MyPlate Printable Handout
I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!
25 Ways to Promote MyPlate
National Nutrition Month is finally here! To celebrate, I want to share an extra-special post with you — 25 ways to promote MyPlate!
MyPlate Meal Makeover
It's time for another MyPlate meal makeover! This time we're focusing on pizza...
MyPlate Educator Tools
Today's post is all about My Plate, with links to the latest blog posts and handouts that my team of experts and I have created. I'll also shine the spotlight on a few fantastic MyPlate educational materials from the Nutrition Education Store -- there are some brand-new resources that I think you're really going to love!
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