NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT --OVERSTOCK SALE-- Significantly reduced list price Six one-hour workshops were developed, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Each workshop includes a lesson plan, learning objectives, talking points, hands-on activities, videos, and handouts. The workshops are designed for community educators, health promoters, dietitians/nutritionists, cooperative extension agents, and others to teach to adults in a wide variety of community settings. Other related products El Camino Hacia una Vida Saludable Basada en las Guias Alimenticias para los Estadounidenses = The Road to a Healthy Life Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Bilingual Spanish and English) can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/017-001-00564-9 Healthy People 2010, Midcourse Review can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/017-001-00563-1 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/001-000-04747-7 Living a Balanced Life With Diabetes: A Toolkit Addressing Psychosocial Issues for American Indian and Alaska Native Populations (Kit) can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/017-023-00226-1

This book is a B&W copy of the government agency publication.Executive Summary The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce obesity and risk for major chronic diseases. Together, these two important publications provide guidance on the importance of being physically active and selecting nutritious foods for living a long and healthy life. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide advice for making food choices that promote good health and a healthy weight and help prevent disease. The two main themes of these guidelines are balancing calories to manage body weight and focusing on foods and beverages that are high in nutrients (while controlling calorie and sodium intake). They encourage Americans to eat more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood and to consume less sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and refined grains. The guidelines also emphasize a flexible approach to eating patterns where individual tastes and food preferences are considered. There is also a stronger emphasis on balancing calorie intake with physical activity. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations on the amount, types, and level of intensity of physical activity needed to achieve and maintain good health. These guidelines stress the importance of creating a physical activity plan that includes moderate- and/or vigorous-intensity aerobic activities and muscle-strengthening activities that are tailored to a person's specific interests, lifestyle, and goals. The two guidelines go hand-in-hand and together provide important information for developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They are the basis for the Eat Healthy . Be Active Community Workshops. Community Leader's Role in Promoting Recommendations From the Guidelines and Implementing the Workshop Series You play an active and important role in helping people attain and maintain a healthy weight, reduce their risk of chronic disease, and live a healthy lifestyle. The Dietary Guidelines provide these selected consumer messages. More information about the messages can be found at http://www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. Balancing Calories . Enjoy your food, but eat less. . Avoid oversized portions. Foods to Increase . Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. . Make at least half your grains whole grains. . Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to Decrease . Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals—and choose foods with lower numbers. . Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Healthy eating and physical activity work hand in hand to help us live healthier lives. The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults be physically active for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week—children need 60 minutes each day. . You can stay physically active by doing activities such as walking, dancing, bicycling, or gardening and by reducing the amount of time you spend sitting. The Eat Healthy . Be Active Community Workshop Series builds on these concepts by providing detailed tips for how to put these recommended behaviors into practice. The workshops are designed to move participants from the “thinking” phase to taking desired health actions. The workshops and corresponding materials are suitable for all groups of adults, including busy people with limited time and those with low health literacy. Health literacy is the degree to which people have the capacity to find, understand, and use basic health information. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to making the information from the Dietary Guidelines and Physical Activity Guidelines accessible to the majority of the U.S. adult population.

Eat Healthy, Be Active is a series of one-hour workshops created by the US Department of Health and Human and Office of Disease Prevention to encourage better overall health in the community and at home. Based on recent nutrition and physical activity guidelines, this handbook provides instructors everything they need to create interactive, engaging, and effective workshops in the following areas: 1. Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great 2. Quick, Healthy Meals and Snacks 3. Eating Healthy on a Budget 4. Tips for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off 5. Making Healthy Eating Part of Your Total Lifestyle 6. Physical Activity Is Key to Living Well This handbook provides a lesson plan with step by step instructions, learning objectives and activities, and educational materials for each workshop, allowing anyone to become an instructor. In addition, materials are created to be inclusive of all literacy levels, making healthy living accessible for anyone and everyone.

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides science-based guidance to help Americans aged 6 and older improve their health through appropriate physical activity. The primary audiences for the Physical Activity Guidelines are policymakers and health professionals.

This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective. Evidence of humanity's detrimental impact on the environment is mounting. As Americans, we are confronted daily with news stories, blogs, and social media commentary about the necessity of practicing green behaviors to offset environmental damage. This essential reference is a fascinating review of the issues surrounding green living, including the impact of this lifestyle on Americans' time and money, the information needed to adhere to green principles in the 21st century, and case studies and examples of successful implementation. America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States examines this gripping topic through 3 volumes organized by A–Z entries across 11 themes; state-by-state essays grouped by region; and references including primary source documents, bibliography, glossary, and green resources. This timely encyclopedia explores the development of an eco-friendly culture in America, and entries present the debates, viewpoints, and challenges of green living.

Eat Healthy, Be Active is a series of one-hour workshops created by the US Department of Health and Human and Office of Disease Prevention to encourage better overall health in the community and at home. Based on recent nutrition and physical activity guidelines, this handbook provides instructors everything they need to create interactive, engaging, and effective workshops in the following areas: 1. Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great 2. Quick, Healthy Meals and Snacks 3. Eating Healthy on a Budget 4. Tips for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off 5. Making Healthy Eating Part of Your Total Lifestyle 6. Physical Activity Is Key to Living Well This handbook provides a lesson plan with step by step instructions, learning objectives and activities, and educational materials for each workshop, allowing anyone to become an instructor. In addition, materials are created to be inclusive of all literacy levels, making healthy living accessible for anyone and everyone.

Discovering Nutrition, Fourth Edition is a student-friendly introduction to nutrition on a non-majors level. Coverage of material such as digestion, metabolism, chemistry, and life cycle nutrition is clearly written, accessible, and engaging to undergraduate students. Includes new section on diet and health, including obesity and physical activity.