Nutrition Education

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Nutrition Education

• CalWorks/GAIN Program
• Riverside County
• Department of Public Social Services

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Nutrition Classes

• Get the Facts to Make Healthy Choices
• Label Reading for Better Eating
• Cut the Fat for Better Health
• Make Healthy Choices Using MyPyramid
• Fruits, Vegetables Whole Grains Too
• Keep Things Moving with Fiber
• Get Your Calcium the Fruit and Vegetable Way

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Get The Facts To Make Healthy Choices
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Objectives

• Identify the benefits of eating fruits and
  vegetables.
• Increase your fruit and vegetable intake.
• Identify the causes and consequences of obesity.
• Discuss the role of physical activity in a
  healthy lifestyle.

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Our Message

• Eat Fruits and Vegetables and be Active For
  Better Health!

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Benefits of Eating Fruits, Vegetables and Being
Active

• Lowers Your Risk of Developing
• Heart Disease
• Certain Cancers
• Stroke
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Death
• Obesity

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Factors Contributing to Obesity

• High intake of fast food
• Eating Away from home
• Large portion sizes
• Unhealthy Snacking
• Sugary Drink Intake
• Inadequate physical activity
• Poor intake of fruits vegetables

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Sugary Drink Intake
Type of Drink Calories (per 8 oz) Sugar (per 8 oz)
Soda 101 26 g
Fruit Flavor Drink 134 24
100 Fruit Juice 110 24
Chocolate Milk (milk) 190 24
Skim Milk 86 12
Water 0 0
Source USDA Food Values http//www.nal.usda.gov/f
nic/foodcomp/search/index.html
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Physical activity is a benefit whenever you
start at any age, at any time.
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How Much Do I Need?

• Adults need
• 30 minutes at a moderate intensity for health
  benefits.
• 60-90 minutes a day if you have weight loss
  goals.
• Children and teens need
• At least 60 minutes every day.

Discuss your health concerns with a physician
before starting an exercise program.
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Label Reading for Better Eating
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What is on the Food Label?

• The Nutrition Facts Panel
• Serving size
• Calories
• Nutrients
• The Footnote
• Percent Daily Values
• Ingredient List
• Health and Nutrient Claims

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Cut the Fat for Better Health
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Objectives

• Discuss the relationship between a high fat
  intake and chronic conditions and diseases.
• Review foods that are low in fat versus those
  that are high in fat.
• Discuss ways to prepare foods with a lower fat
  content, including modifying your favorite
  recipes.

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Cut the Fat by the Way You Prepare Food
Fried Chicken
Roasted Chicken

• Keep fried foods to a minimum-instead bake,
  broil, saute, or stir-fry.
• Use herbs and spices, instead of fat, for added
  flavor
• Remove visible fat, such as skin from poultry.

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Make Healthy Choices Using My Pyramid
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The Food Guide Pyramid

• Food Guide Pyramid
• 1992

• MyPyramid
• Steps to a Healthier You

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Make smart choices from every food group

• These groups include
• Grains
• ? Vegetables
• Fruits
• Milk
• ? Meats

Limit foods high in saturated fats, trans fats,
cholesterol, salt, and sugars.
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Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains Too Whats
in it for You?
Network for a Healthy California Riverside County
Department of Public Health Nutrition Services
Branch
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Objectives

• Discuss why eating a variety of fruits,
  vegetables, and whole grains is important.
• Learn about nutrients that help prevent disease.
• Identify good sources of Vitamins and Minerals.
• Discuss tips for increasing your intake of
  fruits, vegetables and whole grains
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Major Nutrients Found in Vegetables, Fruits
Grains

• Fruits Vegetables
• Vitamin A
• Lycopene
• Vitamin C
• Potassium
• Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables
• Dietary Fiber
• Phytonutrients

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Food for Thought

• Dress professional.
• Know your audience.
• Remember that participants are required to attend
  job club.
• Whenever possible make the nutrition education
  interactive.
• Be prepared for the unexpected.
• Put your best effort forward.
• Make yourself available for Q A.