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Developed by:
Huntington Beach Union High School District
Food and Nutrition Services
Network for a Healthy California
Leading Cause of Death in US
#1 Heart disease #2 Cancer #3 Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)
#4 Chronic lower respiratory diseases (emphysema)
#5 Accidents (unintentional injuries)
#6 Diabetes
Source: Centers for Disease Control: National Center for Health Statistics. March, 2009
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Key Messages – Balancing Calories
ENJOY your food, but eat less
Avoid oversized portions
Key Messages – Foods to Increase
Make ½ your plate fruits and
vegetables
Make at least ½ your grains whole grains
Switch to fat-free or low-fat dairy
products
Key Messages – Foods to Reduce
Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars and salt
Key Messages – Foods to Reduce
Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals – and choose foods with lower numbers
Key Messages -Foods to Reduce
Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Let’s Eat for the Health of it!
This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.