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Healthy eating can be hard. Here are some tools that can help you do this:

Click here to view an Actionset.Healthy eating: Starting a plan for change
Click here to view an Actionset.Healthy eating: Staying with your plan
Click here to view an Actionset.Learning to recognize your hunger signals
Click here to view an Actionset.Making changes for healthy eating
Click here to view an Actionset.Making healthy choices when you eat out
Click here to view an Actionset.Overcoming barriers to eating well
Click here to view an Actionset.Healthy eating: Making healthy choices when you shop
Click here to view an Actionset.Healthy eating: Cutting unhealthy fats from your meals

If you would like more information on staying at a healthy weight, the following resources are available:

Online Resources

Food and Nutrition Information Center
Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Library
Web Address: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
 

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is one of several information centers located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This site provides information on food, nutrition, and food safety.


MyPyramid
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Web Address: http://www.mypyramid.gov
 

The MyPyramid food guidance Web site provides many options to help people make healthy food choices and to be active every day. You enter age, gender, and activity level to get a food plan specific to your needs. You can also print out worksheets that help you track progress and goals. You'll find many answers to your questions about healthy eating on this Web site.



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Author: Paul LehnertLast Updated: May 14, 2008
Medical Review: Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator

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