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Cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke are among the leading causes
of death in Alaska, and almost a third of all heart disease and cancer
deaths can be attributed to what people eat. Current research shows
that good nutrition lowers people's risk for obesity and many other
chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis
and some types of cancer.
The 2005
Dietary Guidelines for all Americans, published in January 2005
by the U.S. Department of Health and Social Services, encourages a diet
rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy and lean
protein foods.
What to eat if I want to use the Dietary Guidelines? Click
here for a week of menus!
Test your nutrition IQ with a Nutrition
Quiz.
Make the Gold Rush Salad … or other easy nutritious recipes.
Tell us what you are doing to
promote Alaska Nutrition Month.
- PowerPoint
Slide Presentation (or
PDF
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on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Download a sample Press Release
around Nutrition Month activities
- Download a Fact Sheet
on the health benefits of fruits and vegetables
- Offer a PSA on the benefits of
canned, fresh, and frozen produce
- Attend a Brown Bag lunch or plan one in your own community
Links to
Additional Nutrition Resources
Do you have a question or need
more information?
Janelle
R. Gomez, MS, RD
Community and Family Nutritionist
Office of Children's Services, Family Nutrition
(907) 269-8446
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