Federal Nutrition Education Resources

Federal Nutrition Education Resources From January 2005 - to February 2010 This document provides a comprehensive listing of federal resources that meet nutrition recommendations based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with active online links. Print and Web-based Resources Listed by Audience	Federal Agency Source (*described on last page)	Date Published
FOR TEACHERS & ADULTS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (Preschoolers & Younger than Age 8)
The Two-Bite Club Read-aloud booklet for preschoolers http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/2biteclub.html	USDA/FNS/TN	2009
Grow it -- Try it -- Like It Kit Pre-K – food & gardening concepts, lesson plans, video, activities Sent to printers; to be loaded on FNS website early in 2010	USDA/FNS/TN	2010
Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Preschoolers Kit providing 4 Sharing Session (lesson plans): 40+ individual topic newsletters for parents http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nibbles.html	USDA/FNS/TN	2008
MyPyramid for Preschoolers MyPyramid for Preschoolers Webpages 68 pages on MyPyramid.gov of guidance, parent hand-outs, poster, WIC Fact Sheets, Flyers http://www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/	USDA/CNPP	2008
MyPyramid for Kids 3 lesson plans for grades K, 1-3; Anatomy of MyPyramid, mini posters http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidclassroom.html	USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN	2006
MyPyramid Blast Off Online Game for kids Online game teaches basics of making food choices using MyPyramid guidance http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html	USDA/CNPP	2006
Eat Smart Play Hard Campaign Lesson Plans and Materials 2 lesson plans for children at 2 age ranges: 4 & 5, 11-12 years: Coloring sheets, stickers, placemats, posters, web site, parent information http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartactivitysheets.html http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartmaterials.html	USDA/FNS/ESPH	2002-2006
FOR TEACHERS OF CHILDREN: Ages 8-18 Grades 3-5, 6-9 & High School
Rate What You Ate Lesson plan for secondary school explains the Menu Planner diet assessment http://www.mypyramid.gov/MenuPlanner/downloads/RateWhatYouAte.pdf	USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN	2009
Nutrition Essentials 6 lesson plans for grades 6-12: includes Nutrition Decisions GAME CD. Extensive supplemental Information including tests, additional activities, enrichment and parent information. http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nutritionessentials.html	USDA/FNS/TN	2007
The Power of Choice 10 lesson plans for kids aged 11-13 in after school programs. Extensive supplemental guidance for parents. http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/power_of_choice.html	USDA/FNS/TN	2007
Empowering Youth Adult guidance & activities for kids aged 11-18 years in after school programs http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/empoweringyouth.html	USDA/FNS/TN	2007
MyPyramid for Kids 6 lesson plans; 3 plans for each at grades 3 & 4, and grades 5 & 6, Poster, coloring pages, Tips for Families, Worksheet, etc. http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidclassroom.html	USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN	2006
ESPH Power Plans 2 lesson plans for children at two age ranges: 8-10, 11-12 years http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartadditionalresources.html	USDA/FNS/ESPH	2006
yourself Middle School Kit continuously online since 1998 @ TN Kit with 5 lessons/classroom materials, Poster, Video, BMI Charts, magazine for 6-9th grade http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/yourself.html	USDA/FNS/TN	since 1998
Milk Matters Online Resources for Teachers Links to classroom activities and supplemental classroom materials for middle and high school teachers informing on the benefits of milk and calcium. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/teachers/index.cfm	DHHS/NICHD	2007
Milk Matters: For Bones, For Lifelong Health 9 page online document informing on the importance of calcium in children ages 9-18. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/strong_bones_lifelong_health_mm.pdf	DHHS/NICHD	2005
Media Smart Youth web pages Afterschool education program for young people ages 11 to 13; evaluation tools Video Script 2005 Explains the role media plays in eating and physical activity choices for youth. www.nichd.nih.gov/msy	DHHS/NICHD	2005
BodyWorks Toolkit Toolkit, including a video script, for healthy girls and strong women. Information on healthy eating, healthy cooking, exercise, and goal-setting is included with material for parents and teens. http://www.womenshealth.gov/BodyWorks/toolkit/	DHHS/OWH	2005
Tips for Teens: Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes for American Indians/Alaska Natives 4 page brochure on how to prevent type 2 diabetes; includes information on healthy eating, exercise, and tips on how to cut excess calories. http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/YouthTips_LowerRisk_Eng.pdf	DHHS/NIH/NIDDK	revised 2007
Take Charge of Your Health 20 page booklet for teens with advice on how to take small steps to keep a healthy weight; gives basic facts about nutrition and physical activity. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/teenblackwhite3.pdf	DHHS/NIH/WIN	2006
My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Young Women 15 page booklet that presents information and tips on physical activity and healthy eating for young women. ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mybrightfuture/GuideforYoungWomen.pdf	DHHS/HRSA	2006
Team Up at Home Activity booklet with hands-on activities for parents to use with school age kids (revision) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/teamupbooklet.html	USDA/FNS/TN	2007
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Creating Healthy Active Celebrations Online booklet 46 pages on organizing parties with recipes, party themes and activities http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/QuickandEasy/celebrations.pdf	USDA/FNS/ESPH	2008
Energize Yourself and Your Family updated 20 page booklet which describes the benefits of being active and includes tips on how to eat better. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/EnergizeYourself2004.pdf	DHHS/NIDDK	2006
We Can (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition)! Families Finding the Balance: A Parent Handbook 26 page booklet for parents -- to help children 8-13 stay at a healthy Web site provides resources about weight management‚ nutrition‚ physical activity‚ and reducing screen time. Also go to: curricula and toolkits section or promotional and programming resources http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan_mats/parent_hb_en.pdf Parent Tips – Making healthier food choices http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/whats-we-can/resources_parents.htm Parent Tips – Healthier eating while saving money http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/tip_saving.pdf	DHHS/NHLBI	2005- 2009
WEB SITES AND SELECTED WEB PAGES
MyPyramid.gov Offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to plan and assess food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In-depth comprehensive guidance web site for all ages, plus posters, fact sheets, kits, Partners Program/ Multi-media/ Games Contents/ Print products: Posters and more. Components: Inside the Pyramid food groups, healthy eating, tips, how the MyPyramid works and more http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html 2005/2010 Dietary Guidelines The basic guidelines for eating healthy http://www.mypyramid.gov/guidelines/index.html http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm Interactive tools MyPyramid Menu Planner Choose your foods for a day to reach your personal goals http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx My Food-a-pedia Quick access to food info, food groups, calories & comparisons http://www.myfoodapedia.gov/ MyPyramid Tracker Get feedback on what you eat & your physical activity http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ MyPyramid for Kids& Preschoolers Get your child’s food plan. Plus everything a parent needs to know to feed (preschool to age 11) your child. http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html http://www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/index.html MyPyramid for Moms Start out right as a new mom or mom-to-be http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramidmoms/index.html Public Service Spots & Podcasts USDA Disney partnership for nutrition education. http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=475 Download 30+ Audio podcasts from CNPP/USDA http://www.mypyramid.gov/audiopoddcasts/index.html Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge Multi-phased contest. Phase 1 is the Web Games for Healthy Kids Contest Other Products: Print Materials http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/printmaterials.html Rate What YOU Ate lesson plan for secondary school teachers to introduce MyPyramid Menu Planner http://www.mypyramid.gov/MenuPlanner/downloads/RateWhatYouAte.pdf Ten Tips Nutrition Education Ongoing Series of 1-page fact sheets http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/tentips.html Posters: MyPyramid - 4 versions: adults, kids, pregnancy, preschoolers, http://www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/resource/pregnancyposter.pdf MyPyramid mini-posters & misc http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/printmaterials.html http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidforkidsposter.html	USDA/CNPP USDA/CNPP	2005 2005 2008 2009 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2005 2008 2007 2006
FNS Team Nutrition Resources Team Nutrition provides online access to FNS nutrition resources available schools and child care facilities that participate in the Federal Child Nutrition Programs: http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/library.html	USDA/FNS/TN	On going
FNS The Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Campaign Provides online resources and tools to convey and reinforce healthy eating and lifestyle behaviors Web Site for Parents;Activity Sheets/Bookmarks/Comics/Stickers; Brochures/Mini Posters/Handouts; Additional ESPH Resources	USDA/FNS/ESPH	2003- 2007
FNS Loving Support USDA national Breastfeeding Promotion & Support Campaign and other resources http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/breastfeedingmainpage.HTM	USDA/FNS/WIC	2004
FNS Eat Smart, Live Strong SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Kit/ Web pages Intervention for seniors based on Activity Kit with lessons http://snap.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=15&tax_level=3&tax_subject=261&topic_id=1941&level3_id=6326&level4_id=0&level5_i d=0&placement_default=0	USDA/FNS/SNAP	2008
FNS Loving Your Family SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Web pages & Kit: guidance on 3 sessions for adults, lower literacy (at 5-6th grade level) http://snap.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=15&tax_level=3&tax_subject=261&topic_id=1941&level3_id=6322&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_default=0	USDA/FNS/SNAP	2007
FNS Core Nutrition Messages Online set of 16 nutrition education messages, with tips and recipes and implementation guidance for use in the nutrition assistance programs. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/corenutritionmessages/default.htm	USDA/FNS	2008
CDC Fruits and Veggies More Matters Web pages give the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables, tips, brochures, interactive tools, Q&A, and Partners information. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/ Brochures and booklets: Why Do Fruits & Vegetables Matter to Men? http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/AA_Mens_Brochure.pdf Choose Smart, Choose Healthy http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/AA_Womens_Brochure.pdf International Fruits and Veggies Interactive Worksheets http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/explore_worksheets.pdf How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need? http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/General_Audience_Brochure.pdf Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/Low_Literacy_Brochure.pdf Interactive Worksheets 4 pages on International Fruits and Veggies http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/explore_worksheets.pdf	DHHS/CDC	On going 2006 2005 2007 2006 2006 2007
DHHS Healthy Weight Web Pages 30+ Webpages informing on the best way to stay within a healthy weight range. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/	DHHS/CDC	2007
DHHS Small Steps Campaign Web Pages Entry Portal to federal web pages http://www.smallstep.gov/index.htm Small Steps Portion Control Tips to control the portion of the food eaten http://www.smallstep.gov/portion_control.html Small Steps Eating Healthier Tips to eat healthy by eating more fruits and vegetables http://www.smallstep.gov/portion_control.html SmallSteps Kids Splash page http://www.smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html	DHHS/OS	2007 2007 2005
POSTERS
It’s Up to You (food groups) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/itsuptoyou.html Food for a Day (2,000 calories of food) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/foodforday.html How Much Do You Eat (portions) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/howmuch.html Read It Before You Eat It (label) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/read_it.html Enjoy Moving (physical activity) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nutritionessentials.html Move It! (physical activity) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/moveitposter.html MyPyramid - 4 versions pregnancy, adults, preschoolers, kids, www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/resource/pregnancyposter.pdf http://www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf MyPyramid mini-posters & misc http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/printmaterials.html http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramid_preschoolers.html http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidforkidsposter.html	USDA/FNS/TN USDA/FNS/TN USDA/FNS/TN USDA/FNS/TN USDA/FNS/TN USDA/FNS/TN USDA/CNPP USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN	2008 2007 2003 2007 2007 2000 2008 2005 2006 2008 2006
NUTRITION LABELING
FDA Web pages: Spot the Block webpage for parents http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048815.htm	DHHS/FDA	2008
FDA Web pages: Make Your Calories Count Interactive pages/program to use labels to help plan a healthful diet while managing calorie intake. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html	DHHS/FDA	2006
Nutrition Facts Label-Eating Healthier and feeling better Brochure on how to use the Food Label. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/nutfacts.pdf	DHHS/FDA	2006
Food Facts: Talking about Trans Fat: What You Need to Know 2 page article about trans fat. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/fftrans.pdf	DHHS/FDA	2005
Trans Fats on the Nutrition Facts Label Fact sheet on trans fats. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/facts/nutrition/TransFatFactSheet.pdf	DHHS/FNS	2006
Fats in the Diet: How to Enjoy Your Food and Be Healthy, Too! Fact sheet on the fats in the diet. http://ific.org/publications/brochures/upload/fatstipsheet.pdf	DHHS/ FDA &IFIC	2006
Read It Before You Eat It Poster on Nutrition Facts label, developed by FDA/FNS http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/read_it.html	USDA/FNS/TN & FDA	2003
WEIGHT MANAGMENT
Healthy Weight Web Pages Web page (30 pages) informing on the best way to stay within a healthy weight range. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/	DHHS/CDC	2007
NHLBI Aim for a Health Weight Website Web site provides information on weight management Includes: a Body Mass Index calculator, recipes, interactive personalized menu planner,shopping ideas, healthy dining out tips, guide to physical activity http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm	DHHS/NHLBI	No date
Keep the Beat 2010 Calendar 2010 Calendar with health tips. http://emall.nhlbihin.net/ktbcalendar/	DHHS/NHLBI	2009
NHLBI Portion Distortion Online quiz to see how portions have changed in the last 20 years. http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/	DHHS/NHLBI	2008
Eat More, Weigh Less 8 page brochure with information on how to eat more low calorie-dense foods in place of high calorie-dense foods. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/pdf/Energy_Density.pdf	DHHS/CDC	2007
How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight. 4 page document on how to manage the portions you eat. Practice to Research Series No. 2 http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/pdf/portion_size_pitfalls.pdf	DHHS/CDC	2005
Just Enough For You 21 page brochure showing serving size and giving tips on how to eat the right amount. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/justenough.pdf	DHHS/NIH/WIN	2006
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults Web page/ booklet written for men and women ages 18 to 64. Explains how you can fit physical activity into your life—your way. Decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule. http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/adultguide/default.aspx	DHHS	2008
Get Fit!: A Handbook for Youths Ages 6-17 Handbook created to help children get active and receive Presidential awards for physical activity. (page does not open) http://www.fitness.gov/getfit.pdf	DHHS/PCPFS	2006
Stay Active Get Fit Handbook Guide to physical activity and fundamentals. http://www.presidentschallenge.org/pdf/adultgetfit.pdf	DHHS/PCPFS	2006
Walking…A Step in the Right Direction Pamphlet describing the benefits of walking, explains how to start a walking program. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/walking.htm	DHHS/NIDDK	2004, update2007
WOMENS HEALTH
Bright Futures for Women’s Health and Wellness: Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities Tool kit 108 pages of information on how to start community events and involvement for helping to better women’s health. (page does not open) http://ftp.hrsa.gov/hrsa/womenshealthtoolkit.pdf	DHHS/HRSA	2005
The Heart Truth for Women: 4pages Recipes for Heart Health http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov//educational/hearttruth/downloads/pdf/factsheet-recipes.pdf	DHHS/NIHLBI	2005
My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Adult Women 13 page booklet that presents information and tips on physical activity and healthy eating for young women. htftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mybrightfuture/Adult_Guide.pdf	DHHS/HRSA	2005
Women’s Health USA 2006 81 page data book on women’s health highlighting emerging issues and trends in women’s health. ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mchb/whusa_06/w06.pdf	DHHS/HRSA	2006
SENIORS
Young At Heart: Tips for Older Adults 25 page booklet with tips for healthy eating and physical activity for older adults. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/youngatheart.pdf	DHHS/NIDDK	2007
Getting Older. Living Healthier. Feeling Better: Start today with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 6 page brochure that guides older adults in making healthy food choices. http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/DRI_and_DGs/OAbrochure.pdf	DHHS/ODPHP/AoA	2005
Getting Older. Living Healthier. Feeling Better: Start today with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 6 page brochure that guides older adults in making healthy food choices. http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/DRI_and_DGs/OAbrochure.pdf	DHHS/ODPHP/AoA	2005
NIH: Senior Health Web pages: Eating Well as You Get Older Dozen web pages (within an broader site) on the benefits of eating well, how to eat well, tips to shop wisely. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/toc.html	DHHS/NIH/NIA	2006-7
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
DASH Eating Plan: Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure 1998, updated 2006 64 page booklet for adults with heart disease or hypertension describing the DASH diet for lowering high blood pressure. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf	DHHS/NHLBI	2006
NHLBI Keep the Beat Deliciously Health Dinners Recipe book with 75 deliciously healthy recipes, beautiful full-color design throughout, and original food photos http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/healthyeating/	DHHS/NHLBI	2009
Honoring the Gift of Children: A Family Wellness Journey Guidance for American Indian and Native American families. available on CD by request	DHHS/IHS	2007
Your Health is Golden: Heart Health Promotion Activities for Vietnamese Communities 48 page (print) guidebook for community health educators to help them organize activities to promote heart Health among Vietnamese populations.http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/other/viet_golden.pdf	DHHS/NIH/NHLBI	2005
DoD Shelf Talkers-Healthy Choices For Life 13 mini signs that contain simple dietary tips based on the new “Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help commissary shoppers make informed decisions while shopping: shelf talker http://www.commissaries.com/	DoD	2005
Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets: Fact Sheet Chromium includes food sources and recommendations. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/chromium.asp#h7 Fact Sheet Carnitine includes food sources and recommended intakes. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/carnitine.asp	CHHS/NIH/ODS-ClnCtr	2005
Iron Deficiency Web Page Informational web page on iron and iron deficiency, including recommended amounts and food sources. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/iron_deficiency/	DHHS/CDC/DNPA	2006
SPANISH LANGUAGE
Better Health and You: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: (Spanish) 35 page booklet Tips for Adults describing healthy weight, healthy eating, and physical activity. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/para_adultos.htm	DHHS/NIDDK	2008
Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes/Platillos latinos sabrosos y saludables (bilingual English, Spanish) Recipes for 26 taste-tested Latino dishes http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/sp_recip.htm	DHHS/NHLBI	2008
Young At Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Spanish) 40 page booklet with tips for healthy eating and physical activity for older adults. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm	DHHS/NIDDK	2006
Young At Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Spanish) 40 page booklet with tips for healthy eating and physical activity for older adults. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm	DHS/NIDDK	2006
MyPyramid.gov website Spanish version http://www.mypyramid.gov/sp-index.html	USDA/ CNPP	2005
Walking…A Step in the Right Direction (Spanish) 8 page pamphlet which describes the benefits of walking, explains how to start a walking program. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/caminar.htm	DHHS/NIDDK	2008
The Road to a Healthy Life: Based on the Dietary Guidelines Bilingual booklet (Spanish/English) publication for families based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. future site ? - www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines	DHHS/ODPHP	2007
DIRECTIONAL WEB PAGES/SITES Web Listings of Links to Access Other Health and Nutrition Links
Womenshealth.gov Staying Active and Eating Healthy Directional web pages to sources of nutritional information, information on the benefits of physical activity, and tips for food choices. http://womenshealth.gov/FitnessNutrition/	DHHS/OWH	2006
DHHS Health Finder-Prevention Web site Directional website for health education; health education, Nutrition, Physical activity www.healthfinder.gov	DHHS/ODPHP	2007
CDC Nutrition Basics Web Site Directional Web pages to various nutritional information and healthy eating facts http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/basics/	DHHS/CDC	2007
2005 DIETARY GUIDELINES RESOURCES
A Healthier You. Guidance based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Consumer book for everyday healthy eating and physical activity, including recipes and worksheets. www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines	DHHS/ODPHP	2005
Health Facts, Toolkit 8 fact sheets - toolkit that offers the nutrition and physical activity recommendations based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/toolkit/default.htm	DHHS/ODPHP/AoA	2005
Health Professionals: Dietary Guidelines Toolkit for Health Professionals, Health Facts 8 fact sheets Health Facts (2-page each) offering information from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Topics are: sodium and potassium, nutrition and calories, physical activity, carbohydrates, fats, fruits and vegetables, energy balance, and food safety. http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_sodium.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_nutrition.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_active.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_carbohydrates.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fats.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fruits.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_weight.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_safefood.pdf	DHHS/ODPHP	2005

*Federal Agencies (and sub-units) with Resources Listed

U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA/CNPP Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion & Food and Nutrition Service/Team Nutrition (collaborative project)

USDA/FNS/ESPH Food and Nutrition Service/Eat Smart. Play Hard Campaign

USDA/FNS/TN Food and Nutrition Service/Team Nutrition

USDA/FNS/SNAP Food and Nutrition Service/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services:

DHHS/OS Office of the Secretary

DHHS/OWH Office of Women’s Health

DHHS/ODPHP Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

DHHS/ODPHP/AoA ODPHP/Administration on Aging

DHHS/CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention

DHHS/CDC/DNPA Center for Disease Control and Prevention/ division of Nutrition and Physical Activity

DHHS/ FDA Food and Drug Administration

DHHS/ FDA &IFIC Food and Drug Administration & International Food Information Council Foundation (collaborative project)

DHHS/HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration

DHHS/IHS Indian Health Services

DHHS/NIH National Institutes of Health

DHHS/NICHD National Institute of Child Health/National Institutes of Health

DHHS/NIH/NIA National Institute on Aging

DHHS/NIH/WIN National Institutes of Health/ Weight Information Network

DHHS/NIH/NIDDK National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

DHHS/NHLBI National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute/ National Institutes of Health

DHHS/NIH/ODS-ClnCtr NIH/Office of Dietary Supplements –Clinical Center

DHHS/PCPFS President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

U.S. Department of Defense:

DoD Department of Defense

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Federal Nutrition Education Resources --- as of February 1, 2010 --- USDA/CNPP & DHHS/OPHS/ODPHP