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3.7 Dietary Resources

Numerous resources are available for the interested individual regarding healthy nutritional choices, and meal planning. Below is a non-comprehensive list of several of these helpful resources, and links to online tools.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Planning and Prep
http://www.eatright.org/resources/food/planning-and-prep

Centers for Disease Control – Healthy Eating
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/

Centers for Disease Control – Nutrition
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture – Choose My Plate
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/

United States Department of Agriculture – My Plate Tip Sheets
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips

Image of the MyPlate.gov layout indicating the portion sizes for fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy on a plate.
Online resources (such as “Choose My Plate” pictured above) are available to help individuals better understand nutritional recommendations and guidelines.

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