Materials for Health Professionals

A wide variety of educational materials is available from professional organizations, commercial companies, and others. Select materials that fit the needs of your patients in reading level and cultural issues. A pamphlet that is appropriate for one patient may not be for another.

The following print materials on healthy eating and physical activity are available from the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH). Items may be printed and reproduced or may be ordered from the DOH Online Resource Center. The nutrition items are listed under the tab "Family Health" at the top of the page and physical activity items are listed under the tab "Health Promotion". Under each tab you will need to scroll down until you reach the general topic area and pamphlet you desire. Materials are provided without charge to South Dakotans. Go to the DOH Online Resource Center. Use ADOBE to view the following publications:

Breastfeeding is the ideal way to feed a baby.

Breastfeeding

Infant/Child

Adults

Free Software

Use a Palm Pilot or PDA. Check out this free software to assist you.

BMI calculator
http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/bmi_palm.htm

Food composition
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12354500

Obesity Guidelines for Adults
http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/obgdpalm.htm

SNAP-Ed Connection
Professional development tools and other nutrition education tools from the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://snap.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=15&tax_level=1&tax_subject=275

Presentations

Use RealPlayer to view Dr. Julie Gerberding's presentation at the 2005 Healthy South Dakota Summit. Dr. Gerberding is the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The presentation includes a brief introduction by Governor Mike Rounds with Dr. Gerberding's remarks beginning at 3:47.