The foods you eat can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat increases your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Use these suggestions to make healthy food choices to lower fat in your meals and snacks.

The Lafourche Parish School District is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children's health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. In response to the requirements of USDA and Act 331, the Lafourche Parish Nutrition Advisory Council has revised the current Student Wellness Promotion Policy to reflect these changes.

Streaming video is now available for “Community Hunger Champions: Helping People Eat Right When Money’s Tight” on the tool kit page: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/tool-kits.htm. This video provides an on-site, frontline perspective on Food Stamp outreach.

General information on the Family Nutrition Program (Food Stamp Nutrition) funded through the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support.

Dietary Guidelines provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk for chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. The guidelines target healthy people 2 years of age and older living in the United States.

Some aspects of a baby's health can be determined just by the mother's diet. It is so important for a pregnant woman to maintain her health and to eat a nutritious diet for herself and her baby.

Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet.

Activity sheet on suggested lower fat alternatives for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Diabetes Exchange List

Use this chart to help determine your obesity risk factors.

Eatsmart Recipes - Macaroni & Cheese

Eatsmart Recipes - Mashed Potatoes

The goal of EFNEP is for families and individuals to follow the recommended dietary and physical fitness guidelines and to adopt preventive health practices to achieve a healthy life span.

Eating more broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion, soybeans and other plant foods may help to protect you against several chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. And it is not just because of the nutrients they contain. It is more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods - phytochemicals.

Eating more broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, onion, soybeans and other plant foods may help to protect you against several chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.And it is not just because of the nutrients they contain. It is more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods - phytochemicals.

Have you ever suffered from constipation? Did you know that there is something in food that helps with that problem and offers other health benefits as well?

Food takes about 11.5% of our monthly income. In this lesson, you will learn how to use your food resources such as money, food stamps or WIC coupons.

This lesson will help you to better understand the Nutrition Facts label. You will learn how to use it to make healthier choices in the supermarket.

Phytochemicals are components in plants that may provide health benefits.

The importance of handwashing and how to do it effectively.

Smart Bodies is an interactive educational program designed to help prevent childhood obesity through classroom activities that teach children healthy eating habits and physical exercise.

Food science has led us to safer canning techniques and better quality canned goods. Home canning can be a cost-saving way to preserve food. If you have the time, canning home-grown food may save you half the cost of retail canned goods

Food spoilage is a food safety threat, and unsanitary handling and processing/preparation of foods is a problem, too. Consumers have a limited knowledge of food safety issues, which in turn can affect their food handling practices. In fact, improper food handling at the point of preparation accounts for the largest number of illnesses.

Did you ever have a 24-hour bug? Flu-like symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, that last only a day or less are often from a foodborne illness. Harmful bacteria (germs) can be in food. Proper food handling can keep food safe. The first step in understanding foodborne illness is to learn how and why disease-causing bacteria spread. Then you are better able to prevent foodborne illness.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

This information will help you better understand what diabetes is, the problems associated with it and the type of diet, medication and exercise recommended for treatment.

The use of herbs as alternative medicine is not just for healers anymore. Approximately 16 million adults use herbal products. Increased interest among consumers is causing doctors and scientific researchers to take a closer look at the herbal trend.

Eatsmart Recipes - Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

EatSmart Recipes - Eggs-in-the-Bread

A healthy recipe for a popular favorite -- taco salad.

In this lesson, you will learn about the two major types of vitamins, the fat-soluble and water-soluble. You will learn how each vitamin functions in your body and the symptoms of deficiency and over-consumption (toxicity). You will also learn which foods are the best sources of each vitamin and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for each. Finally, this lesson will discuss vitamin supplements - who needs them and who doesn't.

What do you think of when you hear the word protein? Meat? Beans? Strong? Life? Many people think of muscle and fitness. Protein does have something to do with life and vitality, because protein is a necessary component of every cell. Protein is necessary for a person to grow to his or her potential and to fight infection and disease.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for grades 5 - 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

Remember the five steps of handwashing to prevent the spread of infection.

Smart snacking is a great way to meet daily nutrient requirements that may be missd at meal times. Use these quick and nutritious snack ideas to add nutrients to your diet without adding too many calories.

Your child's attention, attendance and academic achievement improve with breakfast. Helpful hints for busy parents and quick and easy ideas for breakfast included.

Use this sample grocery list for eating on the go.

The St. Charles Parish Public School System is committed to the development of lifelong wellness practices.

An estimated 35% of cancer deaths are associated with what we eat. This lesson will give you a foundation for action regarding what you should eat and other healthy lifestyle behaviors that you can control. The action you take could lead to your not getting cancer. You will learn what you can do now and for the rest of your life to reduce your cancer risk.

Children should be physically active for 60 minutes every day -- or almost every day. Use these tips to help you get moving.

Use the sample shopping list to help you make thrifty choices.

My Grocery List: Use with Food Intake Pattern, Smart Choices Cards, Food List, Buying Guide and Menu Planner.

Tips for cutting down on fat and cholesterol.

Choose foods from each food group every day when planning your meals. Use the sample grocery planning list to help you make thrifty food choices.

Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who include more of these foods are less likely to have a risk of chronic diseases.

Did you know that eating a morning meal does make a difference in how well you do in school?

People who eat breakfast think better, feel peppier, have better attitudes toward school or work and miss fewer days.

The foods you eat now can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat when you’re young can lead to heart problems as you grow older. Help your heart by making healthy food choices.

You should eat dairy foods three times a day. Word activity and recipe for ice cream included.

Adults need at least 2 cups of fruit daily. Use these tips to get more fruit in your diet.

Eating on the go can be a challenge if you're trying to make smart choices. This fact sheet provides information to help you find healthier fast foods or snacks, including tips on foods to eat more often, foods to avoid and snacks you can take along. It also stresses reading the nutrition information label when selecting snacks.

Have you ever had a month when you ran out of food dollars? Careful planning and shopping can help you buy more food with the dollars you have to spend. Use these tips so you and your family can get the nutrition you need to be healthy.

It can be quite an adventure to shop the cereal aisle! With a little know-how, you can discover cereals that are high in fiber, nutrients and phytochemicals.

Walking briskly can be a great exercise. You don’t have to worry too much about injuries, and walking can fit into almost any schedule. Sample 12-week walking program included.

This chart helps you convert ounces to teaspoons, teaspoons to tablespoons, cups to pints or quarts, etc.

Rules of grocery shopping, how to get nutrients from your snacks, how to grow your own potatoes and a recipe for toasted pumpkin seeds are included.

Use this chart of USDA's recommended safe minimum internal terperatures to prepare your foods safely.

Follow these guidelines to fix it fast.

Follow these rules to be a smart shopper.

When foods don't have a label, it's difficult to figure out how much to buy. Use this buying guide as a reference. Use the storage guide for keeping the foods you buy fresh and safe. Save money by managing your refrigerator and pantry.

A list of foods that cost a dollar or less in Louisiana in 2007.

The LSU AgCenter’s Smart Portions Healthy Weight Program focuses on lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Use this food list as a guide to plan for a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and meat and beans.

Sample meal planner for a family of 5 for 1 week

Why do we need bones? How can bones be strong enough to carry your weight, yet light enough not to slow you down?

Help your child learn good eating habits that will last a lifetime.

Use this activity sheet to help you get two cups of fruit a day.

Think healthy treats this Holloween and offer a variety of great snacks and special treats to visitors.

Lower-income families often have limited access to inexpensive, fresh and nutritious foods. That may lead to the purchase and consumption of foods high in fat, sugar and sodium. Help families in need by donating the healthy items.

Use these suggestions to include foods from at least three food groups in your child's lunch.

The science-based advice of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in this booklet highlights how to: (1) make smart choices from every food group, (2) find your balance between food and physical activity and (3) get the most nutrition out of your calories.

Pregnancy is a very special event leading to a new life. The care and feeding of your baby begins the moment he or she is conceived. An unborn baby totally depends on you for everything. The best way to care for your developing baby is to care for yourself.

Children across Louisiana will learn to be smart about their bodies again this year as a unique nutrition, health and fitness educational program comes to schools across the state. "Smart Bodies" is an interactive program designed to help prevent childhood obesity through classroom activities that teach children about healthy eating habits and physical exercise.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends these food groups within MyPyramid as a good source of important nutrients that help provide the foundation for a healthy diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association.

Tips to incorporate dairy foods into your family's diet. Information provided by 3-A-Day and the American Dairy Association.

Use these suggestions to add nuts to your breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and desserts.

Smart Bodies is an educational program aimed at preventing childhood obesity. A joint initiative of the LSU AgCenter and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, Smart Bodies integrates classroom activities with hands-on learning to teach children how to build strong bodies and develop active minds.

Whether you eat ground meat in a hamburger or in other dishes such as meat loaf or a casserole, follow the ground beef food safety rules in this fact sheet.

We encounter choices that affect our health all day long. Take the steps or the elevator? What to have for lunch? Watch television or go for a walk? LSU AgCenter nutrition educators are empowering people to make smart choices. They’re doing this through a new community nutrition education program aimed at a variety of audiences called Smart Choices.

A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.

An LSU AgCenter and Southern University AgCenter Community Nutrition Programs newsletter.

Follow these tips for cooking meats.

Examples of 1, 2, 3 and 4 ounces of meat or bean equivalents.

Meat alternatives are good sources of protein at reasonable prices. This publication includes information on beans, eggs, nuts, textured vegetable protein and tofu.

Follow these tips for selecting healthy meat and low-fat protein foods.

Eat your fruits and vegetables fact sheet.

Tasty ways to increase your fruit and vegetable intake.

Make sure it's 100% fruit juice. Check the label!

Tips on how to get the most out of your vegetables when cooking.

How much calcium do you need? Use these tips to get more calcium in your diet.

What does osteoporosis look like?

Check out the many ways you can eat whole grains for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

What is whole white wheat? How much is an ounce of whole grains? What's the difference betweeen whole grains and enriched grains? Find these answers and more.

Food safety tips for fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Food safety tips for packing a safe lunch. Activity sheet also included.

Safety tips for the microwave, defrosting foods, refrigerator, food for picnics and eating at a restaurant.

Adults who work with teens or parents of teens can help relay a very important message to teens. The message is that lifestyle choices made now can easily become lifelong habits, resulting in a healthy lifestyle forever.

Information on healthy eathing - the most important step in taking care of diabetes.

We should have 6 equivalents from the Bread Group on a 2000 Calorie diet. Foods from this group should form the basis of our meals. Pasta is a good choice because it combines well with vegetables, meats, fish, beans and peas. It is low in cost and can help stretch food dollars.

In this lesson, you will learn why everyone needs milk and milk products in their diet, how to choose among the different types of milk and how to deal with lactose intolerance.

Tips to pack a “sack” breakfast or snack that you can grab and go.

It’s easy to adopt the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Studying Hypertension) eating plan. Here are some ways to get started.

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Use these tips to exercise and eat right so your heart keeps beating to the MAX!

In this lesson you will learn about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid and how they apply to young children. You will learn what to expect during each stage of the preschool years and tips to make these stages easier on both you and your child. You will also learn about issues such as fast food, healthy weights for young children and exercise.

The Dietary Approaches to Studying Hypertension (DASH) eating plan is based on 2,000 calories a day. Use the DASH Eating Plan for a healthy heart.

Use these tips to make foods tasty without using extra salt or fat.

Use these tips to shop for heart-healthy foods.

Use these tips for reducing sodium in your diet.

The key to keeping a healthy heart is to eat right and exercise. This publication contains tips for doing both, as well as more heart-y hints.

Tips on how to use the nutrition facts label to eat a healthy breakfast.

Play makes your heart happy. Follow these guidelines to get fit.

Problems working exercise into your day? Follow these tips.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This lesson focuses on the steps you can take to prevent heart disease and stroke.

EatSmart Recipes - Copper Pennies

For a real treat, include colorful winter squash and pumpkin in your family's meals. October through December is the peak season for these vegetables.

This lesson is part of the EatSmart nutrition curriculum. The lesson covers basic principles about dietary fat (types of fat, roles in nutrition and health, recommended intake).

This lesson is part of the EatSmart nutrition curriculum. The lessons focus on different types of fat and their importance in nutrition and health.

Overview of the new USDA food guide pyramid for Adults.

Overview of the new USDA food guide pyramid for youth.

In this lesson, you will learn about what a carbohydrate is made of and how it is put together. You will also learn about the different types of sugars that form carbohydrates and the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. You will learn where carbohydrates are on the Food Guide Pyramid and how much carbohydrate you should eat each day.

The USDA Food Guide is a tool designed to promote the concepts of variety, moderation and balance in the diet.

Coloring page with new food guide pyramid

information on 8 Steps for Health program, food facts and jump roping for exercising.

Information on 2005 Dietary Guidelines and exercise hints.

Food tips and goals for a 2,000-calorie diet.

Find your balance between food and physical activity. Know your limits on fats, sugars and salt.

MyPyramid for Kids reminds you to be physically active every day, or most days, and to make healthy food choices. Use this fact sheet to help you figure out the symbols of the new food guide pyramid.