March 2020
March 2020
Eat Wisely—A Focus on Nutrition
Eat wisely to maximize your health. Eat a variety of foods including vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. It is important to and limit total salt, fat, sugar, and alcohol.
MOVE! Resources
MOVE! Veteran Workbook Materials
- Eat Wisely - Eating Healthy by Creating a Healthy Plate
- Menu Planning, Shopping, Cooking
- Finesse Your Food
- Dine Out Successfully
MOVE! Video Gallery
Eat Wisely Topics:
- Making Healthy Food Choices with a Healthy Plate
- Food Composition and Dietary Guidelines
- Managing Hunger
Veterans Health Library
https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/
The Veterans Health Library (VHL) offers Veterans, their families and caregivers 24/7 Internet access to comprehensive, Veteran-focused health information that’s consistent with VA clinical practice. Its information, resources, and tools are engaging, “Veteran-friendly” and written in plain language VHL helps Veterans understand and manage health problems, make informed health decisions, and actively partner with their health care teams. Check out the VHL for more information on Eat Wisely.
- Facts About Health Eating
- Tools for Healthy Eating
- Understanding Fat and Cholesterol
- Understanding MyPlate
- Understanding Salt and Sodium
- Understanding Supplements
- En Español
VHA Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) Yummy Benefits Cookbooks:
https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes.asp
Checkout the NFS Yummy Benefits Cookbook, Volume II, which includes 69 pages of delicious recipes, safe food cooking temperatures, and healthy sustainable eating tips. Recipes were compiled from the VA Healthy Teaching Kitchens across the country!
Non-Federal Government Resources
(Links to non-Federal organizations are provided solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any organization by NCP or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred.)
Educational handouts offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
- 20 Health Tips for 2020
- Smart Tips for Building a Healthy Salad
- Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens
- Eating Right on a Budget
- 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables
- Healthy Eating on the Run
- Power Up With Breakfast
- Total Body Diet
- Eat Right with MyPlate
- Eating Right—Tips for Older Adults
- Eating Right Tips for Vegetarians
- Eating Right for a Healthy Weight
- Eating Right with Less Added Sugars
- Eating Right with Less Salt
- Smart Tips for Successful Meals
- Eat Right and Reduce Food Waste
- Eat Wisely Crossword Puzzle
- Nutrition Sudoku - Easy
- Nutrition Sudoku - Moderate
- Nutrition Word Search
