Western Dairy Association

A colorful and easy-to-use resource which provides a personal introduction to
MyPyramid. This four-page step-by-step tool takes individuals from goal setting to
determining personal food recommendations and menu planning.

Ages: high school and adult

This brochure targets young women and it provides the latest facts on osteoporosis, offers practical strategies for prevention using diet and exercise, and shows easy ways to include 3-A-Day of dairy for stronger bones.

Brochure: 10 pages, 9” x 4”

Breaking News On Your Child’s Bones. This sheet gives adults the how and why of building strong bones in children.

Assess your current calcium consumption and improve your intake. Also available in Spanish.
Ages: high school and adult

This two-sided handout includes information on serving sizes, health benefits of each food group and helpful hints for food selection. Plus sample menu and activity suggestions.

This colorful interactive handout helps 1st-through 5th-grade students learn key nutrition concepts.

Handout: 2-sided, 8 1/2” x 11”

Also available at www.nutritionexplorations.org

These materials support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and MyPyramid food guidance system.

This two-sided handout includes information on serving sizes, health benefits of each food group and helpful hints for food selection. Plus sample menu and activity suggestions.

This interactive seven-step assessment tool helps adults discover how daily food choices influence health. Use for one-on-one counseling sessions, presentations, group activities and consumer handouts.

Ages: adult

Nutrition tips for the fitness conscious adult.

14 pages

Life-size cardboard photographs of 200 commonly-eaten foods.  They are an ideal tool for teaching nutrition and complement the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and the MyPyramid.gov food guidance system.

200 models on 54 cards

DUE TO LIMITED SUPPLY, THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF COLORADO, WYOMING OR MONTANA.

This handout features photographs of foods in each of the Five Food Groups. The reverse side provides a handy pictorial chart showing suggested serving sizes.  The GTGE addresses 4 key nutrition concepts:

• 1. Five Food Groups
• 2. Balance
• 3. Variety
• 4. Serving Sizes

Handout: 2-sided, 8 ½” x 11”
Also available in Spanish

Addresses the importance of a healthy balance between nutrition and activity for adults. This is a revised version and is also available in Spanish.

Your daily food choices impact your health and wellness – how you look, feel, and perform. As you fill your plate at each meal, follow MyPlate’s guidance to help you be your best and feel great.

Enjoy Foods From All Five Food Groups

This tool provides a way for people to track their nutrient-rich achievements as they strive to meet the MyPyramid food group recommendations.

Handout: 8 ½” x 11”

A ready-made grocery store list that puts nutrient-rich food and beverage ideas at your patients’ and clients’ fingertips.

Handout: 8 ½” x 11”

Enjoying Nutrient-Rich Foods First

Eating the nutrient-rich way means getting the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients – but not too many calories – from foods. Boost the nutrient-richness of your meals and snacks – both at home and on the go – with these quick, easy and tasty tips.

Handout: 2-sided, 8 ½” x 11”

Smart Eating And Active Play For A Healthier Tomorrow. Includes information on the healthy balance between children’s nutrition and physical activity. This is a revised version, and is also available in Spanish.

For a limited time, purchase a set of See the Difference Nutrient Rich Bar Graph Cards and get a second set FREE!

This set of 50 sturdy, colorful cards uses bar graphs to visually represent 10 nutrients found on the Nutrition Facts food labels. The Leader’s Guide offers creative activity ideas to spot nutrient-rich foods at a glance, compare the unique nutrient combinations of each food group, and demonstrates that a healthful diet incorporates foods from each food group. Set includes foods from all five food groups as well as combination foods. Perfect companion tool for our Food Models and Guide to Good Eating.

Set includes: 50 full-color cards on cardstock and 8-page Leader’s Guide.

Please note that the annual $10 discount cannot be applied to this item

See the Difference Nutrient Bar Graph Cards & Food Model Combo

Our newest tool resembles National Dairy Council’s “Comparison Cards,” which were widely used and enjoyed by health educators. “See the Difference” cards help teach the nutrient-rich foods concept to audiences of many ages by providing a visual comparison of the nutrient composition of foods. Each set includes an eight-page Leader Guide and 50 bar graph cards. These cards complement our “Food Models” — life-size cardboard photographs of 200 commonly-eaten foods with Nutrition Facts information. See the Difference cards sell for $15; Food Models sell for $20. Order both for only $25!

Combo includes: 50 full-color See the Difference cards on cardstock and 8-page Leader’s Guide PLUS 200 Food Models on 54 cards and 8-page Leader’s Guide

DUE TO LIMITED SUPPLY, THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF COLORADO, WYOMING OR MONTANA.

Osteoporosis prevention tips for adults.

Compare the nutrients of favorite drinks.

This handout features nutrient bar graphs of eight popular beverages. These charts help teens and adults make healthy choices by comparing the nutrient pluses and minuses of their favorite drinks.

Comparing the nutrients and cost of eight different beverages, this 31×24″ poster is perfect for school nutrition, classsroom and parent education programs.

A colorful tool, complete with a nutrient comparison of eight popular beverages.

Healthy bodies come in many shapes and sizes. Poster and teaching activities include evaluating food and activity choices, and media impact on self-esteem and body image.
Ages: middle and high school

This colorful poster featuring kids’ comments reminds students to eat breakfast every day. The poster illustrates well-balanced breakfasts that can be eaten at home, school or on-the-go!

Ages: elementary school

This seven-step diet assessment tool is colorful, interactive and packed with
nutrition information. This program encourages teens to set personal goals and complete a ‘reality check’ to help them accomplish their goals.

Ages: high school