Palos District 118

Wellness Resources

MyPyramid.gov

A wealth of information and tools on nutrition based on the newly revised Food Pyramid.  This site include MyPyramid Tracker, an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.

The “5 A Day for Better Health Program” is a national program to encourage all Americans to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day for good health. Don't miss the fact-filled reference center or the music, games & videos, or the 5 A Day Family Materials

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
Brochure based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines

How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition