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A community nutrition education program that will improve your family's health.
Tips to incorporate dairy foods into your family's diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association. (PDF Format Only)
Whether you eat ground meat in a hamburger or in other dishes such as meat loaf or a casserole, follow the ground beef food safety rules in this fact sheet. (PDF Format Only)
Use these suggestions to include foods from at least three food groups in your child's lunch. (PDF Format Only)
Rules of grocery shopping, how to get nutrients from your snacks, how to grow your own potatoes and a recipe for toasted pumpkin seeds are included. (PDF Format Only)
You should eat dairy foods three times a day. Word activity and recipe for ice cream included. (PDF Format Only)
Did you know that eating a morning meal does make a difference in how well you do in school? (PDF Format Only)
Why do we need bones? How can bones be strong enough to carry your weight, yet light enough not to slow you down? (PDF Format Only)
Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who include more of these foods are less likely to have a risk of chronic diseases. (PDF Format Only)
Calcium is the most important mineral in your body. It is important during growing years for bone growth. As we get older, it helps keep our bones strong. Use these tips to get three cups of milk or the equivalent in your diet daily. (PDF Format Only)
People who eat breakfast think better, feel peppier, have better attitudes toward school or work and miss fewer days. (PDF Format Only)
Adults need at least 2 cups of fruit daily. Use these tips to get more fruit in your diet. (PDF Format Only)
It can be quite an adventure to shop the cereal aisle! With a little know-how, you can discover cereals that are high in fiber, nutrients and phytochemicals. (PDF Format Only)
Have you ever had a month when you ran out of food money? Careful planning and shopping can help you buy more food with the dollars you have to spend. Use these tips so you and your family can get the nutrition you need to be healthy. (PDF Format Only)
Eating on the go can be a challenge if you're trying to make smart choices. This fact sheet provides information to help you find healthier fast foods or snacks, including tips on foods to eat more often, foods to avoid and snacks you can take along. It also stresses reading the nutrition information label when selecting snacks. (PDF Format Only)
Walking briskly can be a great exercise. You don’t have to worry too much about injuries, and walking can fit into almost any schedule. Sample 12-week walking program included. (PDF Format Only)
Use this food list as a guide to plan for a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and meat and beans. (PDF Format Only)
When foods don't have a label, it's difficult to figure out how much to buy. Use this buying guide as a reference. Use the storage guide for keeping the foods you buy fresh and safe. Save money by managing your refrigerator and pantry. (PDF Format Only)
Pregnancy is a very special event leading to a new life. The care and feeding of your baby begins the moment he or she is conceived. An unborn baby totally depends on you for everything. The best way to care for your developing baby is to care for yourself. (PDF Format Only)
Tips for cutting down on fat and cholesterol. (PDF Format Only)
Follow these guidelines to fix it fast. (PDF Format Only)
This chart helps you convert ounces to teaspoons, teaspoons to tablespoons, cups to pints or quarts, etc. (PDF Format Only)
Follow the USDA Dietary Guidelines to improve your quality of life and to have a more productive life. (PDF format only)
Research continues to indicate it’s better to be shaped like a pear than an apple. Fat pattern seems to be more important than the degree of fatness. Use this factsheet to help you determine your risk factors. (PDF format only)
You'll feel better and have more energy. (PDF format only)
What is whole white wheat? How much is an ounce of whole grains? What's the difference betweeen whole grains and enriched grains? Find these answers and more. (PDF Format Only)
Safety tips for the microwave, defrosting foods, refrigerator, food for picnics and eating at a restaurant. (PDF Format Only)
Tips on how to use the nutrition facts label to eat a healthy breakfast. (PDF Format Only)
Food safety tips for packing a safe lunch. Activity sheet also included. (PDF Format Only)
My Grocery List: Use with Food Intake Pattern, Smart Choices Cards, Food List, Buying Guide and Menu Planner. (PDF Format Only)
Sample meal planner for a family of 5 for 1 week. (PDF Format Only)
Follow these rules to be a smart shopper. (PDF Format Only)
A list of foods that cost a dollar or less in Louisiana in 2007. (PDF Format Only)
Help your child learn good eating habits that will last a lifetime. (PDF Format Only)
Food safety tips for fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, fish and eggs. (PDF Format Only)
Use this chart of USDA's recommended safe minimum internal terperatures to prepare your foods safely. (PDF Format Only)
Children should be physically active for 60 minutes every day -- or almost every day. Use these tips to help you get moving. (PDF Format Only)
It’s easy to adopt the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Studying Hypertension) eating plan. Here are some ways to get started. (PDF Format Only)
