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Food Labels (Lesson 15)
This lesson will help you to better understand the Nutrition Facts label. You will learn how to use it to make healthier choices in the supermarket.
Meal Planning ( Lesson 13)
Are your meals at the end of the month as good as they are at the beginning? Or do your food dollars run out before the month is over? Learning to plan your menus and shop only for what you need will help you have good food throughout the month. You will also save both money and time!
Water (Lesson 9)
Water is a combination of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. The way these elements are put together makes water a solvent, meaning it can dissolve most nutrients, making them available for the body to use. Water in the body comes mainly from two sources: liquids and foods. This article tells how important water is and what it does in the body.
Phytochemicals (Lesson 11)
Eating more broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion, soybeans and other plant foods may help to protect you against several chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.And it is not just because of the nutrients they contain. It is more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods - phytochemicals.
Fats(Lesson 6)
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EatSmart Recipes - Homemade Cheese Pizza
Eatsmart Recipes - Homemade Cheese Pizza
SNAP
Family Nutrition Program Overview
General information on the Family Nutrition Program (SNAP-Ed) funded through the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support.
Food Preservation (Lesson 26)
Food science has led us to safer canning techniques and better quality canned goods. Home canning can be a cost-saving way to preserve food. If you have the time, canning home-grown food may save you half the cost of retail canned goods
EatSmart Lessons
A series of lessons designed to help you learn how to eat healthier.
Vital Vitamins
In this lesson, you will learn about the two major types of vitamins, the fat-soluble and water-soluble. You will learn how each vitamin functions in your body and the symptoms of deficiency and over-consumption (toxicity). You will learn which foods are the best sources of vitamins and the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each. This lesson will discuss vitamin supplements. This information will help you plan a healthy diet, including all necessary vitamins and nutrients.
Minerals (Lesson 8)
This lesson teaches about the importance of minerals in the diet.
SNAP
What Can You Buy with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
USDA Food Stamp Program has a variety of food items that are allowable purchases on the Food Stamp Program.
Carbohydrates
A lesson on carbohydrates. Their metabolism and effects.
Protein (Lesson 4)
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Milk
This lesson describes the importance of dairy products in the diet.
EatSmart Recipes Macaroni Cheese
Eatsmart Recipes - Macaroni & Cheese
hypertension
Hypertension Fact Sheet
Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet.
EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp
EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp
EatSmart Recipes - Leftovers Sandwiches
Eatsmart Recipes - Leftovers Sandwiches
Nutrition- Fact Sheets - Rate Your Plate
A worksheet designed to help you decide if you are eating the right foods.
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