King County Eat Smart Program
Eat Smart Program — Education
You may be like many other people, you want to improve your diet and want to make smarter food choices but just don’t have the right information to get started. You are unsure of what to believe from all of the information that is available. In this section you will find information from trusted sources on making smart food choices.
You can educate yourself about topics ranging from eating fruits and vegetables, to how to eat smart on a budget and even how to help kids eat smart. Information is provided from Public Health- Seattle& King County website.
2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/
With Fruits and Veggies, More Matters: So you've been trying to eat right, working to fit in your "5 a day" servings of fruit and vegetables. Well, the government has some news for you: Forget five a day. More is better.
9 steps to a healthy diet: Simple steps to incorporate a healthy diet into your lifestyle. Anyone can do it. It is never too late. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/nutrition/diet.htm
Eat Smart with limited money: Do you think that you can’t afford to Eat Smart and that healthy foods are more expensive? Find suggestions on how to cut costs and make smart food choices; http://www.metrokc.gov/health/nutrition/cutcosts.htm
Eat Smart for kids: Children need good nutrition at all stages of development. Find information on how to make smart food choices for your child’s stage of development. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/nutrition/kids.htm
Eat Smart for vegetarians: Plant based diets may be high in fruit and vegetable content but may lack adequate protein and other nutrients. Learn how to make smart food choices as a vegetarian. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/nutrition/vegetarian.htm
Eat smart meal planning tips: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/nutrition/easyfix.htm
How to pack a healthy lunch? Packing lunches isn’t just for kids. Many employees bring lunch from home on at least some days of the week. Learn how to make smart food choices. www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/325/20831.html