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| Carbohydrates (Lesson 5) In this lesson, you will learn about what a carbohydrate is made of and how it is put together. You will also learn about the different types of sugars that form carbohydrates and the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. You will learn where carbohydrates are on the Food Guide Pyramid and how much carbohydrate you should eat each day. |
| [Image: lab equipment]The Knapp Nutrition and Health Assessment Laboratory The Knapp Nutrition Lab originated with funds from the Louisiana State University System and space from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in 2002. The lab is dedicated to evaluating the interaction between nutrition and physical activity on health and chronic disease. |
| Minerals (Lesson 8) Good nutrition for the elderly includes getting all of the necessary minerals from their diets. |
| EatSmart Recipes Copper Pennies EatSmart Recipe for making Copper Pennies using carrots, bell peppers, and other healthy ingredients. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Biscuit Mix EatSmart Recipe for making biscuits. |
| [Image: Dietary fats]Dietary Fats This lesson is part of the EatSmart nutrition curriculum. The lessons focus on different types of fat and their importance in nutrition and health. |
| [Image: USDA Food Guide]USDA Food Guide Image USDA Food Guide – number of servings and amounts of food to consume from basic food groups to meet recommended nutrient intakes at 12 different calorie levels. |
| [Image: Activity Sheet]The Fats of Life Activity Sheet Activity sheet on suggested lower fat alternatives for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. |
| [Image: Fruits and vegetables]Phytochemicals (Lesson 11, Part A) Eating more broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion, soybeans and other plant foods may help to protect you against several chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.And it is not just because of the nutrients they contain. It is more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods - phytochemicals. |
| EFNEP - Objectives and Indicators The goal of EFNEP is for families and individuals to follow the recommended dietary and physical fitness guidelines and to adopt preventive health practices to achieve a healthy life span. |
| Eatsmart Lesson 13 - Menu Planning Are your meals at the end of the month as good as they are at the beginning? Or do your food dollars run out before the month is over? Learning to plan your menus and shop only for what you need will help you have good food throughout the month. You will also save both money and time! |
| [Image: DRI Recommendations]DRI Recommendations Dietary Reference Intakes and Recommended Dietary Allowances |
| EatSmart Recipes - Biscuits EatSmart Recipes - Biscuits |
| EatSmart Recipes - Beef-Macaroni Casserole Eatsmart Recipes - Beef-Macaroni Casserole |
| EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp |
| Fat (Lesson 6) Dietary fats are the fats found in foods. Dietary fat is an important part of a healthy diet, but eating too much is not healthy for us. We need to think about the total fat we eat each day as well as the composition of the fat. We need to eat foods and have lifestyles that promote health and lower the risks of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. |
| Are You Shaped Like an Apple or a Pear? Adult Activity Sheet Use this chart to help determine your obesity risk factors. |
| [Image: Dirty water fountain]What is Water? (Lesson 9) Water is a combination of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. The way these elements are put together makes water a solvent, meaning it can dissolve most nutrients, making them available for the body to use. Water in the body comes mainly from two sources: liquids and foods. This article tells how important water is and what it does in the body. |
| EatSmart Lesson 14 - Smart Food Shopping Food takes about 11.5% of our monthly income. In this lesson, you will learn how to use your food resources such as money, food stamps or WIC coupons. |
| Alternative Nutrition Therapies (Lesson 12) The use of herbs as alternative medicine is not just for healers anymore. Approximately 16 million adults use herbal products. Increased interest among consumers is causing doctors and scientific researchers to take a closer look at the herbal trend. |
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| Food Labels (Lesson 15) This lesson will help you to better understand the Nutrition Facts label. You will learn how to use it to make healthier choices in the supermarket. |
| EatSmart Lesson 10 - Dietary Fiber Have you ever suffered from constipation? Did you know that there is something in food that helps with that problem and offers other health benefits as well? |
| Diabetes (Lesson 18) This information will help you better understand what diabetes is, the problems associated with it and the type of diet, medication and exercise recommended for treatment. |
| MyPyramid for Kids Coloring Page Coloring page with new food guide pyramid |
| Eatsmart Lesson 4 - Protein What do you think of when you hear the word protein? Meat? Beans? Strong? Life? Many people think of muscle and fitness. Protein does have something to do with life and vitality, because protein is a necessary component of every cell. Protein is necessary for a person to grow to his or her potential and to fight infection and disease. |
| Vital Vitamins (Lesson 7) In this lesson, you will learn about the two major types of vitamins, the fat-soluble and water-soluble. You will learn how each vitamin functions in your body and the symptoms of deficiency and over-consumption (toxicity). You will also learn which foods are the best sources of each vitamin and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for each. Finally, this lesson will discuss vitamin supplements - who needs them and who doesn't. |
| EatSmart Lesson 1 - Dietary Guidelines To help you make decisions for you and your family about eating healthfully, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services has developed “Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” The Dietary Guidelines provide recommendations for healthy Americans, children (ages 2 years and older) and adults of any age. |
| Healthy Vacation Crossword Puzzle Activity Sheet Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| EatSmart Recipes Eggs-in-the-Bread This EatSmart Recipe tells you how to prepare Eggs-in-the-Bread. |
| Hypertension Fact Sheet Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. |
| Make smart choices for a healthier lifestyle in 2009 We encounter choices that affect our health all day long. Take the steps or the elevator? What to have for lunch? Watch television or go for a walk? LSU AgCenter nutrition educators are empowering people to make smart choices. They’re doing this through a new community nutrition education program aimed at a variety of audiences called Smart Choices. |
| Smart Choices: Grocery List Use this sample grocery list for eating on the go. |
| MyPyramid Worksheet for Kids (1,800 calories) Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| Smart Choices: Give Your Heart a Break Tips for cutting down on fat and cholesterol. |
| Smart Choices: Parents....Get Straight A's with a Healthy Breakfast Your child's attention, attendance and academic achievement improve with breakfast. Helpful hints for busy parents and quick and easy ideas for breakfast included. |
| Smart Choices: Five Steps in Handwashing Remember the five steps of handwashing to prevent the spread of infection. |
| USDA Food Guide and MyPyramid The USDA Food Guide is a tool designed to promote the concepts of variety, moderation and balance in the diet. |
| Lesson 6 - Nutrition Through the Lifespan; Fruit and Vegetable Extravaganza Lab and Presentation Skills Lesson Plans, Powerpoint Presentations and Fact Sheets |
| My Pyramid, Dietary Guidelines and Portion Sizes Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Presentation and Fact Sheets |
| Lesson 5 - Food Safety Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Presentations, Fact Sheets and Activity Sheets |
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| Lesson 4: Modifying Recipes, Meal Planning and Dining Out Lesson Plans, PowerPoint Presentations and Fact Sheets |
| Lesson 3 - Macronutrients/Micronutrients Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Presentations, Fact Sheets and Activity Sheets |
| Smart Bodies: Learn early to fight obesity, improve health Smart Bodies is an educational program aimed at preventing childhood obesity. A joint initiative of the LSU AgCenter and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, Smart Bodies integrates classroom activities with hands-on learning to teach children how to build strong bodies and develop active minds. |
| Lesson 1 - Wellness, Exercise and Fad Diets Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Presentations, Fact Sheets and Activity Sheets |
| Table of Contents Master Nutrition Program Binder |
| MNP Binder Cover, Spine and Title Page Master Nutrition Program |
| Milk (Lesson 3) In this lesson, you will learn why everyone needs milk and milk products in their diet, how to choose among the different types of milk and how to deal with lactose intolerance. |
| Healthy Halloween Treats Think healthy treats this Holloween and offer a variety of great snacks and special treats to visitors. |
| Healthy Food Donation Gift Basket Wish List Lower-income families often have limited access to inexpensive, fresh and nutritious foods. That may lead to the purchase and consumption of foods high in fat, sugar and sodium. Help families in need by donating the healthy items. |
| EatSmart Recipes - Green Beans Eatsmart Recipes - Green Beans |
| EatSmart Recipes - Hamburger Patties Eatsmart Recipes - Hamburger Patties |
| EatSmart Recipes - Roast Pork & Roast Chicken Eatsmart Recipes - Roast Pork & Roast Chicken |
| EatSmart Recipes - Baked Potato with Chili & Cheese EatSmart Recipes - Baked Potato with Chili & Cheese |
| EatSmart Recipes - Baked Apple EatSmart Recipes - Baked Apple |
| EFNEP - Fact Sheets - Seven Habits of Healthy Eating Seven habits to take up for a giant leap toward a highly healthy diet. |
| EFNEP - About EFNEP Welcome to the Louisiana Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Web page. The vision of EFNEP is to help Louisiana families and youth enrolled in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program to have access to and apply up-to-date research-based nutrition information contributing to quality health and wellness. |
| Nutrition- Fact Sheets - Rate Your Plate A worksheet designed to help you decide if you are eating the right foods. |
| EatSmart Lessons A series of lessons designed to help you learn how to eat healthier. |
| Nutrition for Young Children (Lesson 20) In this lesson you will learn about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid and how they apply to young children. You will learn what to expect during each stage of the preschool years and tips to make these stages easier on both you and your child. You will also learn about issues such as fast food, healthy weights for young children and exercise. |
| The Fats of Life The foods you eat can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat increases your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Use these suggestions to make healthy food choices to lower fat in your meals and snacks. |
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| Breakfast: Always a Smart Start Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| 10 Tips to Healthy Eating for You Youth Fact Sheet Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for grades 5 - 8. |
| Clean Hands Will Keep Food Safe Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| Meat and Fish Fun Facts Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| Smart Choices: Healthy Snacks for Home and School Smart snacking is a great way to meet daily nutrient requirements that may be missd at meal times. Use these quick and nutritious snack ideas to add nutrients to your diet without adding too many calories. |
| Smart Choices: Exercise is Fun Children should be physically active for 60 minutes every day -- or almost every day. Use these tips to help you get moving. |
| Smart Choices: The Nifty Thrifty MyPyramid Use the sample shopping list to help you make thrifty choices. |
| Smart Choices: Need/Have/Purchase Worksheet My Grocery List: Use with Food Intake Pattern, Smart Choices Cards, Food List, Buying Guide and Menu Planner. |
| Smart Choices: Meal Planning Guide Choose foods from each food group every day when planning your meals. Use the sample grocery planning list to help you make thrifty food choices. |
| Smart Choices: Nutrients in Fruits and Vegetables 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. |
| Smart Choices: Breakfast Helps You Be a Better Student Did you know that eating a morning meal does make a difference in how well you do in school? |
| Smart Choices: Wake Up to a Healthy Start People who eat breakfast think better, feel peppier, have better attitudes toward school or work and miss fewer days. |
| Smart Choices: Help Your Heart The foods you eat now can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat when you’re young can lead to heart problems as you grow older. Help your heart by making healthy food choices. |
| Smart Choices: Fascinating Facts About Milk You should eat dairy foods three times a day. Word activity and recipe for ice cream included. |
| Smart Choices: Fruit - Two Will Do Adults need at least 2 cups of fruit daily. Use these tips to get more fruit in your diet. |
| Smart Choices: Scout Out Healthy Fast Foods 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. |
| Smart Choices: Managing Your Food Dollars Have you ever had a month when you ran out of food dollars? 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. |
| Smart Choices: Shopping the Cereal Aisle 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. |
| Smart Choices: Walking 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. |
| Smart Choices: Measurement Conversions This chart helps you convert ounces to teaspoons, teaspoons to tablespoons, cups to pints or quarts, etc. |
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| Smart Choices: Thrifty Choices Can Be Fun 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. |
| Smart Choices: Is it done yet? Use this chart of USDA's recommended safe minimum internal terperatures to prepare your foods safely. |
| Smart Choices: General Microwaving Tips Follow these guidelines to fix it fast. |
| Smart Choices: Thrifty Food Rules Follow these rules to be a smart shopper. |
| Smart Choices: Buying and Storage Guide for Fresh Foods 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. |
| Smart Choices: Don't Waste a Dollar A list of foods that cost a dollar or less in Louisiana in 2007. |
| Smart Portions The LSU AgCenter’s Smart Portions Healthy Weight Program focuses on lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. |
| Smart Choices: Food Lists Use this food list as a guide to plan for a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and meat and beans. |
| Smart Choices: Menu Planner Sample meal planner for a family of 5 for 1 week |
| Smart Choices: What do you know about bones? Why do we need bones? How can bones be strong enough to carry your weight, yet light enough not to slow you down? |
| Smart Choices: Feeding Young Children Ages 2-5 Help your child learn good eating habits that will last a lifetime. |
| Smart Choices: Fruit - Make That Two a Day Use this activity sheet to help you get two cups of fruit a day. |
| Smart Choices: Get Packing…Tips for a Healthy Lunch Box Use these suggestions to include foods from at least three food groups in your child's lunch. |
| Smart Choices: Finding Your Way to a Healthier You The science-based advice of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in this booklet highlights how to: (1) make smart choices from every food group, (2) find your balance between food and physical activity and (3) get the most nutrition out of your calories. |
| Smart Choices: Go for a Healthy Pregnancy 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. |
| Smart Choices: Healthier Eating - Getting Where You Need to Be The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends these food groups within MyPyramid as a good source of important nutrients that help provide the foundation for a healthy diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association. |
| Smart Choices: Bone Up on Dairy to Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis Tips to incorporate dairy foods into your family's diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association. |
| Smart Choices: Ways to Add Nuts to Your Diet Use these suggestions to add nuts to your breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and desserts. |
| Living Well Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. |
| Nutrition News An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter. |
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| Smart Choices: Low-fat Cooking Tips for Meat Follow these tips for cooking meats. |
| Smart Choices: What counts as an ounce of meat and beans? Examples of 1, 2, 3 and 4 ounces of meat or bean equivalents. |
| Smart Choices: Meat Alternatives Meat alternatives are good sources of protein at reasonable prices. This publication includes information on beans, eggs, nuts, textured vegetable protein and tofu. |
| Smart Choices: Selecting Low-fat Protein Foods Follow these tips for selecting healthy meat and low-fat protein foods. |
| Smart Choices: You Are A Role Model Eat your fruits and vegetables fact sheet. |
| Smart Choices: Serving Size Tasty ways to increase your fruit and vegetable intake. |
| Smart Choices: Fruit and Vegetable Label Make sure it's 100% fruit juice. Check the label! |
| Smart Choices: Cooking Fruits and Vegetables Tips on how to get the most out of your vegetables when cooking. |
| Smart Choices: Feed Your Bones How much calcium do you need? Use these tips to get more calcium in your diet. |
| Smart Choices: Osteoporosis What does osteoporosis look like? |
| Smart Choices: What is a Whole Grain? Check out the many ways you can eat whole grains for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. |
| Smart Choices: Whole Grains 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. |
| Smart Choices: My Food Safety Pyramid Food safety tips for fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, fish and eggs. |
| Smart Choices: Make Your Lunch Safe Food safety tips for packing a safe lunch. Activity sheet also included. |
| Smart Choices: Keeping Food Safe Safety tips for the microwave, defrosting foods, refrigerator, food for picnics and eating at a restaurant. |
| Food- Fact Sheets - Pasta We should have 6 equivalents from the Bread Group on a 2000 Calorie diet. Foods from this group should form the basis of our meals. Pasta is a good choice because it combines well with vegetables, meats, fish, beans and peas. It is low in cost and can help stretch food dollars. |
| Smart Choices: Eating on the Go Tips to pack a “sack” breakfast or snack that you can grab and go. |
| Smart Choices: Getting Started with DASH It’s easy to adopt the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Studying Hypertension) eating plan. Here are some ways to get started. |
| Smart Choices: Exercise and Healthy Eating Info Card Promotional card |
| Smart Choices: Take Good Care of Your Heart Use these tips to exercise and eat right so your heart keeps beating to the MAX! |
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