HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE

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HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE

• A Common Sense Approach
• to Healthy Living

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Shop Smart Shopping for a Healthier You

• Reading Food Labels
• Shopping Hand in Hand with MyPyramid
• Keeping a Well-Stocked Kitchen

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Grocery Shopping for a Healthier You

• Keep variety and MyPyramid in mind.
• Shop the perimeter of the store
• Read those food labels
• Be prepared to shop
• Be an informed shopper

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Reading Food Labels

• Serving Sizes
• Nutrient Information
• Calories per Gram
• Daily Value
• Trans Fat
• Rounding
• Nutritional Claims

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Shopping Hand in Hand with MyPyramid
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Breads, Cereals, Rice and Pasta

• Look for whole grain products
• B-vitamins
• Fiber
• Low in fat

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Fruits and Vegetables

• Great sources of
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Fiber
• Most are fat free

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Dairy Products

• Great source of
• Calcium
• Protein
• Vitamin D
• Many lowfat and fat free products available

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Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and Nuts

• Pay attention to portion size and fat content
• Excellent source of
• Protein
• Iron
• Zinc
• Vitamin B-12

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Oils and Fats

• Pay attention to the type and amount you choose
• Great source of
• Vitamin E
• Essential fatty acids
• Energy

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Sweets

• Calories
• Few nutrients
• Be discerning choose only those you truly enjoy.

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Keeping a Well Stocked Kitchen
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The Plan Week Five

• Become an informed shopper. Read the food labels.
• Create a healthier kitchen.
• Complete the Food and Activity Journal for this
  week.