Resources
Nutrition and Weight Management
Determine your calorie intake. Go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx and follow the instructions to determine an eating plan that is right for you based upon the Food Guide Pyramid.
Meal Planning. The MyPyramid.gov site contains lots of great info and I encourage you to navigate thru this site to learn more about meal planning and nutrition in general. You may also find the site www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Diet_Nutrition/ Meal_Planning.htm from UCLA helpful as it groups foods slightly different according to how they contribute both to calorie levels and the nutritional composition of meals. The UCLA site was written for college students, however, the concepts can be applied towards any adult.
Sample Menus. Click here -> SAMPLE MENUS to display a collection of menus developed by reputable institutions that correspond to a variety of calorie levels and dietary preferences.
Estimating Serving Sizes. In order to meal plan successfully one will need to control their calorie intake by paying close attention to the stated serving sizes. Thus, please take a gander at the quick guidelines for estimating serving sizes.
More Nutrition Resources
Fitness
Exercise Guidelines. View the ACSM/AHA Physical Activity Guidelines to find recommendations developed by the American College of Sports Medicine in conjunction with the American Heart Association.
Determine your calorie intake. Go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx and follow the instructions to determine an eating plan that is right for you based upon the Food Guide Pyramid.
Meal Planning. The MyPyramid.gov site contains lots of great info and I encourage you to navigate thru this site to learn more about meal planning and nutrition in general. You may also find the site www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Diet_Nutrition/ Meal_Planning.htm from UCLA helpful as it groups foods slightly different according to how they contribute both to calorie levels and the nutritional composition of meals. The UCLA site was written for college students, however, the concepts can be applied towards any adult.
Sample Menus. Click here -> SAMPLE MENUS to display a collection of menus developed by reputable institutions that correspond to a variety of calorie levels and dietary preferences.
Estimating Serving Sizes. In order to meal plan successfully one will need to control their calorie intake by paying close attention to the stated serving sizes. Thus, please take a gander at the quick guidelines for estimating serving sizes.
More Nutrition Resources
- Curious about whether you should supplement your diet? Make an informed decision by visiting the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements website.
- A Healthier You by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is a source written for the general public containing a wealth of information. It is available online for free!
- Calorie counts for alcoholic beverages. Lists the calories contained in various alcoholic drinks.
Fitness
Exercise Guidelines. View the ACSM/AHA Physical Activity Guidelines to find recommendations developed by the American College of Sports Medicine in conjunction with the American Heart Association.
