National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month – (sponsored by the American Dietetic Association )
In honor of NNM, the Health Information Network is focusing on tips, tools, and resources that you can use to improve your dietary habits. As always, HIN will use information from the most credible sources. Here you will find information directly from the American Dietetic Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity .
The information below includes materials that can be used in the classroom or at home.
Nutrition Resources and Tools | CDC Nutrion Programs | Fact Sheets Nutrition
Resources
MyPyramid
MyPyramid replaces the Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992. MyPyramid is part of an overall food guidance system that emphasizes the need for a more individualized approach to improving diet and lifestyle. It incorporates recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by the US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services in January 2005.
The MyPyramid symbol represents the recommended proportion of foods from each food group and focuses on the importance of making smart food choices in every food group, every day. Physical activity is a new element in the symbol.
The new food guidance system utilizes interactive technology found on www.mypyramid.gov. The interactive activities make it easy for individuals to enter their age, gender and physical activity level to obtain a more personalized recommendation on their daily calorie level based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Web site features MyPyramid Plan, MyPryamid Tracker and Inside MyPyramid, plus tips, resources and a worksheet.
A child-friendly version of MyPyramid for teachers and children, MyPyramid for Kids, has been developed for children six to 11 years old More information can be found at www.mypyramid.gov/kids.
Programs and Campaigns from the CDC:
Active Community Environments Initiative
A CDC-sponsored initiative to promote walking, bicycling, and the development of accessible recreation facilities.
BAM! Body and Mind Designed for kids 9–13 years old, BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site focuses on topics that kids told us are important to them — such as stress and physical fitness — using kid-friendly lingo, games, quizzes, and other interactive features.
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Healthy recipes, great nutrition information, and advice for our Spanish speaking audience! |
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IMMPaCt, International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control Program The IMMPaCt Program is a global effort to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition. IMMPaCt is committed to aid nations in establishing micronutrient interventions, and building surveillance systems to monitor the impact of these projects. |
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CDC has developed KidsWalk-to-School, a guide that encourages individuals and organizations to work together to identify and create safe walking routes to school. |
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Find out what ‘s happening in the different funded state programs.
The Youth Media Campaign, VERBTM
The Youth Media Campaign focuses on getting youth excited about increasing physical activity in their lives, while helping parents, educators, and youth leaders see the importance of physical activity to the overall health of tweens. For additional information and to view the online site for tweens visit VERBnow.com.*
Promotional Materials and Fact Sheets
Promote National Nutrition Month® with These Handouts
- Top 10 Nutrition Facts
(PDF version)
- Nutrition: Fact vs. Fiction
- Vegetarian Eating: Fact vs. Fiction
- Pregnancy: Fact vs. Fiction
- Men’s Health: Fact vs. Fiction
- Healthy Eating on the Run
- Popular Diets Reviewed 2006
- Popular Diets Reviewed 2007
- Nutrition Fact Sheets
- Spanish Handouts