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Member-Only Articles
Free Nutrition Education Poster!
We would love to give all of our charitable followers a free poster... so we're going to!
MyPlate Protein Quiz!
What do you know about MyPlate’s protein food group? Find out with this speedy protein quiz!
MyPlate's Protein Food Group: What You Need to Know
Don't miss this members-only in-depth look at MyPlate's protein food group!
3 Top Tips to Lower Sodium
"Americans consume too much sodium. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s first and third leading causes of death"
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!
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…
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.
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...
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