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Check out these resources:

American Heart Association: new cholesterol site

USDA Nutrition Data Base - nutrition facts on any food.

Shape Up America pediatric BMI tool

Waist circumference - a new vital sign

Breastfeeding reduces risk of obesity

 

Health Professionals
Information of Interest

• Calorie restriction: Is this anti-aging diet worth a try? (Mayo Clinic)
• Spices, herbs boost health for diabetics (Healthfinder.gov)
• Post-workout snack may hamper weight loss (Healthfinder.gov)
• High salt levels common in many foods (Healthfinder.gov)
• Vitamin D vital for the heart (Healthfinder.gov)

Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
Toolkit for Health Professionals

This toolkit provides resources to help health education experts offer the latest science-based nutrition and physical activity recommendations to the public:

• Background and research
• Presentations
• Guides
• New MyPyramid food guidance system
• Food label
• Tips
• Reproducible worksheets
• Spanish material

Small Steps Change of the Month

Fat sensible tip for choosing fast food: instead of fried chicken choose grilled chicken and a side salad with a low fat dressing on the side. Use the dressing sparingly!

Research to Practice Series

• Eating fruits & vegetables to help manage weight
• Increased portion sizes
• Does drinking beverages with added sugar increase the risk of overweight?

New pediatric obesity guidelines
Recommendations for assessment, prevention and/or treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity

• Review the recommendations
• Roadmaps for Clinical Practice Series: Assessment and Management of Adult Obesity