| [Image: Dash diet publication]DASH Diet Information on the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. |
| FCS A description of FCS programming in West Feliciana with links to related information. |
| [Image: bag of groceries]Stretching Your Food Dollars In today’s economy, saving a few dollars on groceries adds up every month. There are many ways to save money when shopping for food. |
| [Image: variety of fruits & vegetables]Eat a Variety of Foods for Good Health Eating a variety of foods is essential to get all the nutrients your body needs. Different foods contain different vitamins and minerals. No single food can give us all the nutrients that we need in the amounts needed. |
| [Image: oils]Know Your Fats It’s important to understand the role of fat in the diet and the different kinds of fats in foods in order to make healthy choices. |
| [Image: fruits and veggies]Make Your Calories Count Some foods are better sources of nutrients than others, and it is good to keep as many of these in your diet as possible. These nutrient dense foods should be part of your healthy eating plan. |
| [Image: Meat and Beans logo]Go Lean With Protein Information on the Meat and Beans group of MyPyramid, including tips for eating more nuts as a protein source. |
| [Image: milk group graphic]Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods Information on the Milk group of MyPyramid, including some of the added health benefits of yogurt. |
| [Image: fruit group graphic]Focus on Fruits Information on the fruit group of MyPyramid including ideas for including more fruit in your diet. |
| [Image: Vegetable group logo]Vary Your Veggies Information on the MyPyramid vegetable group, including tips for getting more vegetables in your diet. |
| [Image: Grains group graphic]Make Half Your Grains Whole Information on the Grain group of MyPyramid, including tips for including more whole grains in your diet. |
| [Image: MyPyramid graphic]What's New in Nutrition - MyPyramid An overview of some of the key messages of the MyPyramid food guidance system. |
| [Image: Protect yourself from heat and sun]Protect Yourself from Heat and Sun This Summer Dehydration is a serious problem for older adults. It can cause fatigue, headache, light-headedness, weakness and other symptoms and it may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. |
| [Image: Give Me 5 A day]Give Me 5 A Day 5 a day. That’s how many vegetables and fruits you need to eat each day. This illustrated children's nutrition book provides more information. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Steps to a Healthier You]Smart Choices: MyPyramid - Steps to a Healthier You (Adult) Find your balance between food and physical activity. Know your limits on fats, sugars and salt. |
| [Image: Tips for Families]Smart Choices: MyPyramid for Kids - Tips for Families Tips for eating right and exercising for families. |
| [Image: MyPyramid for Kids]MyPyramid for Kids The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. |
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