Participants learn to select fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and low-fat dairy products for a healthy diet; to use limited resources to plan, purchase and prepare food for the family; to be physically active every day; and to store and handle food so it is safe to eat. Topics include:
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Understanding dietary guidelines.
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Understanding the Nutrition Facts food label.
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Using the USDA Choose MyPlate nutrition guide.
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Balancing the food we eat with physical activity.
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How can MyPlate help me eat more vegetables & fruits? Eat a rainbow of snacks.
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Decreasing sodium in your diet.
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Food safety in the kitchen - avoid cross-contamination - sanitize the kitchen.
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Using a food thermometer.
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What's On Your Plate? - the Dairy Group.
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The power of protein - variety IS key!
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Food shopping - effective ways to manage your food dollars and eat well.