Nutrient-Rich Teaching Tools
These reproducible handouts in the Live Well! tool kit were developed through research with consumers and registered dietitians and can be used in a variety of settings. The tools include:
Advice for Today
A brief overview of the nutrient-rich approach to eating and list of nutrient-rich food categories. Includes Smart Portion Size Guide which compares the size of everyday objects to typical portion sizes of several nutrient-rich foods to encourage consumers to become more aware of how much they are eating.
Making Nutrient-Rich Choices from the MyPyramid Food Groups
A series of five handouts guiding consumers to choose the most nutrient-rich foods from each MyPyramid food group. Each handout features time-saving tips and advice on making smart-calorie choices. The handouts include:
- The MyPyramid Grain Group
- The MyPyramid Vegetable Group
- The MyPyramid Fruit Group
- The MyPyramid Milk Group
- The MyPyramid Meat & Beans Group
Tips to Slip More Nutrients into Your Meals
A series of three handouts (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) featuring easy tips to boost nutrient-richness at meals. Each handout also includes fast and tasty nutrient-rich meal ideas. Calorie ranges, amounts and preparation instructions are included to provide maximum flexibility for your clients.
Eating the Nutrient-Rich Way on the Go
Quick nutrient-rich options for at-home snacks, to stash in a desk drawer at work or to pick from the vending machine or convenience store.
Eating Away from Home the Nutrient-Rich Way
Smart choices from fast food restaurants, the office cafeteria or when dining out.
Fitting in "Fun" Foods
Tips for enjoying foods with calories from solid fats and added sugars (discretionary calories) as part of a well-balanced diet by choosing nutrient-rich foods first, monitoring portion sizes and being physically active.
Shop the Perimeter of the Store to Enjoy Nutrient-Rich Foods
A "map" of the grocery store perimeter, where many nutrient-rich foods are found.
Nutrient-Rich Shopping List
A handy checklist of nutrient-rich choices grouped by MyPyramid's five food groups plus oils. A great companion to the Shop the Perimeter handout.
The Nutrition Facts Label… Your Guide to Nutrient-Rich Foods
Step-by-step guide to understanding the major components of the Nutrition Facts label.
MyPyramid Poster
Brings to life the science and consumer messages of USDA's MyPyramid . Ideal for wall mounting as a reference tool or for educating colleagues and consumers. The back side includes black and white masters, which can be reproduced as handouts. They feature a range of tips and information to help health professionals and consumers navigate MyPyramid .
MyPyramid Tear Sheet
Created for consumers, this two-sided tear sheet features the MyPyramid graphic and MyPyramid's basic messages about healthy eating and physical activity.
