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Balancing Work and Family: Food for the Working Family  (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This brochure offers tips for healthy eating for families on the go. Publication developed by Ohio Cooperative Extension for the Ohio State University.

Cancer and Your Diet: Why Take Chances When You Can Take Control? (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
As this brochure states, food choices are a cancer risk factor you can control. This pamphlet outlines how to make good choices. Provided by Iowa State University Extension.

A Consumer's Guide to Fats
This site outlines fat facts. It also explains the difference between fat and cholesterol. There are definitions of fatty acids, triglycerides and more. Provided by the FDA.

Consumer Information Center - Food
This site offers links to numerous articles on food safety and healthy eating. Provided by The Federal Consumer Information Center.

Dietary Fiber
This article explains the benefits of dietary fiber and how to include it in your diet. There is a list of common foods and their fiber content per serving size. Published by The Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005: Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
This site provides an excellent description of all aspects of the current dietary guidelines. Developed by the US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services and provided by The Federal Consumer Information Center.

Dole 5-A-Day Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition
This Dole Web site promotes eating five servings of vegetables or fruits a day. The site has a section with nutritional content labels for fruits and vegetables. There is a cheerful and kid-friendly fruit and vegetable encyclopedia linked from the nutrition facts. There are games and a coloring book. Even children who hate fruit and vegetables are bound to find something appealing here. © Dole Food Company.

Do You Want to Feel Better...  (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This two- page brochure explains how to use the serving size information on food labels to enjoy healthy eating. Provided by Iowa State University Extension

Family Nutrition Guide
This site outlines six tips to help you make healthy food choices. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Family Nutrition Guide (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This brochure is an excellent four-page guide to good nutrition for everyone. Serving sizes for each food group are described. A summary of the special needs for some groups of people is included. Provided by Iowa State University Extension

Fats in the Diet
This article outlines the good and bad about fats in our diets. There is information on the recommended caps for fat consumption by calorie intake. There is also a content chart of some commonly used fats. Published by The Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Fitness Jumpsite! Your Connection to a Lifestyle of Fitness, Nutrition, and Health 
A well-balanced site with solid information on nutrition, fitness, and health. To quote from the site "The mission of the Fitness Jumpsite is to provide quality fitness, health and nutrition related information and education across the globe. The Jumpsite is a non-commercial labor of love.' © 1995-1999 The Fitness Jumpsite ™

How's Your Nutritional Health?
This brief quiz will give you a good idea of how healthy your eating habits are. Published by The Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Life in the Fast Food Lane
Many Americans virtually live on fast foods. Much of this type of food is not nutritionally sound. If you apply the principals of good nutrition to your food choices you can meet your nutritional needs. This fact sheet discusses the importance of healthy eating. There is a two week menu of healthy meals. Provided by Ohio State University Extension.

Normal Eating Nurtures Wellness
This brief inspirational article defines what "normal" eating is and how it supports overall wellness. Provided by The Wheat Foods Council.

Nutrition in a Can -- Liquid Supplements (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This two-page brochure explains what liquid supplements are, summarizes when they may be used, and provides nutritional facts to keep in mind if you use them. Provided by Iowa State University Extension

Nutrition Insights From CNPP
"Insights" is a publication issued by the Center for Nutritional Policy and Promotion, an organization of the US Department of Agriculture. The publications are on a variety of nutritional subjects. They are generally two pages long and are in PDF format. They require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader to be viewed. 

Planning for Healthy Eating
This article offers good suggestions on behaviors that will help bring about healthy eating. There are low-fat cooking and shopping suggestions to "food-proof" your house. There is also a section on blood pressure and cholesterol. Published by The Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Daily Values Encourage Healthy Diet
Information about recommended daily allowances labelling.  FDA

Share Family Meals  
(PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This two- page brochure promotes the benefits of family meals and offers tips on how to get the most from them. Publication is provided by Iowa State University Extension

Shopping Strategies to Stretch Your Budget  (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This is a brief one-page summary of tips to get the most food for your money. Publication is provided by Iowa State University Extension

Ten Tips for Heart Healthy Refrigerator
This article provides 10 excellent ideas to keep your refrigerator stocked with a heart- healthy supply of food. Written to help prevent heart disease, these tips are helpful for anyone trying to maintain healthy eating habits. Provided by The Open the Door to a Healthy Heart Campaign.

Why Walk? (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
All the excellent reasons to walk 30 minutes a day are listed in this brochure. Provided by Iowa State University Extension