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For general audience. Eleven true/false statements test readers' knowledge about cholesterol, with detailed answers provided on reverse side. A publication of the National Institutes of Health. 8.5"x11"/ double-sided/ reproducible/ English (#NP806) limit of 1

For health care providers and parents. Directory lists pediatric overweight treatment services available in Massachusetts. Spiral bound, soft cover, with index for easy reference. 8.5"x11"/ 59 pp/
English (#NP2020)

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For general audience. This full-color fact sheet is a guide to the USDA's new food pyramid. Describes the different food groups, recommended servings per day, and healthy ways to include these foods in your diet. Also includes tips on balancing diet and physical activity and limiting fats, sugar, and salt. 8.5"x11"/ 2 pp/ reproducible/
English (#NP843)
limit of 1

For health care providers. Directory lists organizations that offer services and resources to encourage eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Developed by the Massachusetts 5 a Day Coalition. 10"x11.5"/ 3-ring binder/ 62 pp/
English (#NP868)

For Food Service Directors, school administration. Developed by the Massachusetts Action for Healthy Kids Recommendations for healthier a la carte items (including vending machines, school stores and snack bars) offered for sale anywhere on the school campus during the school day, for elementary and secondary school
English-DOWNLOAD ONLY

For general audience. Colorful wallet-sized card shares a new way to make healthy food choices. Fruits and vegetables are categorized by five different colors; each color is important for the specific nutrients it supplies. Sixteen panels provide tips for eating the color way and show examples of fruits and vegetables within each color category. 19"x5" folded to 2.5"x5"
English (#NP857)

Six tip sheets from the Produce for Better Health new Get Smart! campaign. Just pick a variety of fruits and vegetables every day, for a deliciously healthy diet that can help control weight and reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Click on a topic below to view and download a high-resolution printable file. 3.66" x 8.5"/ English

As You Shop [low res 509KB] [high res 4.6MB]
In Your Family Dinner [low res 321KB] [high res 5.5MB]
Eating on the Go [low res 317KB] [high res 5.0MB]
Back to School [low res 317KB] [high res 5.0MB]
On a Budget [low res 287KB] [high res 4.1MB]
Entertaining [low res 304KB] [high res 3.6MB]

For general audience. This colorful brochure encourages individuals to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Includes sample serving sizes, a chart to record number of servings eaten each day and reasons why eating five or more portions of fruits and vegetables per day is important. 4"x9"/ 4-fold/
Spanish (#NP844)

For general audience. Colorful bookmark from the Massachusetts 5 A Day Coalition encourages reader to “Eat your colors every day to stay healthy and fit” and explains the range of benefits from the blue, green, white, orange, and red fruits and vegetables. 2" x 8.5" • double-sided
English (#NP859)

For general audience. Set of 3 fact sheets offers nutritional information for a variety of menu items from popular fast food restaurants, including calories, total fat, saturated fat and sodium. Indicates the best and worst options for diners seeking healthier choices. 8.5"x11"/ 3 sheets/ reproducible/
English (#NP2012) limit of 1 set

For youth. Colorful, illustrated poster encourages youth to eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day to have energy and stay healthy. 23"x28"/
English (#NP822)

For parents and caregivers of preschool to middle school age children. This fact sheet emphasizes the importance of healthy eating. It provides tips for healthy eating at home as well as guidelines for portion sizes for children. 8.5"x11"/
Available in downloadable PDF ONLY.

English

For parents and caregivers of preschool to middle school age children. This fact sheet emphasizes the importance of physical activity. It provides ideas for fun and engaging ways to be active. Also lists resources to consult for children with disabilities. 8.5"x11"/
Available in downloadable PDF ONLY.

English

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For middle school teachers. This brochure offers suggestions on how middle school teachers can incorporate physical activity into their core curriculum. 4"x8.5"/ 3-fold/
Available in downloadable PDF ONLY. English

For middle school administrators. This brochure details how middle school administratiors can partner with school staff and parents to help increase their students activity levels. 4"x8.5"/ 3-fold/
English (#NP2007)

For parents and guardians of middle school aged children. This brochure offers suggestions for family fun activities that promote physical activity and shared family time. 4"x8.5"/ 3-fold/
Spanish (#NP2013)

OUT OF STOCK: English (#NP2009)

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