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Top 12 Hot Nutrition Education Topics for 2021
Are you looking for a hot topic for your next class, workshop, or client consultation? Or for Nutrition Month (R)? As much as consumers want a magic bullet for their health, teachers want a magic topic that will engage, educate, and motivate their audience. Here we have assembled all of the best and hottest topic […] -
Class Certificates – Nutrition – Kids – Weight Loss – Wellness
We often get requests and searches for certificates of completion for various nutrition classes and programs. Here is a selection of free nutrition class certificates in 2 formats: Word and Clipart. Your use of these images means you agree with our license statement at the bottom of the site. Thank you! Word Files: Wellness class […] -
Nutrition Basic Pre and Post Test for Classes
Basic nutrition pre/post-test A healthy, balanced diet includes these three major nutrients (macronutrients):a. calories, fat, carbohydrateb. carbohydrate, protein, fatc. protein, fiber, fatd. calories, water, fibere. I don’t know Which foods provide more of the essential nutrients that we’re often lacking?a. fruit, vegetables, and protein shakesb. seafood, whole grains, and gluten-free foodsc. fruit, vegetables, whole grains […] -
Happy Birthday, MyPlate!
MyPlate turns 10 in June. Celebrate with these 10 tips for teaching with MyPlate, using materials from NutritionEducationStore.com and MyPlate.gov: One look says it all. MyPlate is so successful because one glance tells you what you need to know about healthy eating. Get the MyPlate graphic in 22 languages here. Use the App. With the […] -
Summer of Salad
Never underestimate the power of a simple cooking demo! I recently had the opportunity to watch a virtual cooking demo by my friend and colleague Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD (you can view it here). She prepared a simple fruit salad with a lime juice dressing and a quinoa salad with fresh baby spinach and chickpeas. The […] -
Let’s Talk About Sleep!
Nutrition and wellness educators talk a lot about eating right and staying active, but we can’t forget about the importance of sleep. Inadequate sleep is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, heart disease, mental distress, and even early death. Here are some ways to incorporate some sleep education into […] -
Vacation Right, Vacation Light
It seems like everyone in America is taking or planning a vacation – or at the very least, talking about how much they want to get away! With COVID vaccinations, it’s getting safer for many of us to take a vacation. But whether it’s a road trip or a cross-country flight, vacations tend to interfere […] -
Gentle Nudges to Healthy Change
The American Psychological Association recently released the 2021 Stress in America poll. No surprise – the past year has been hard on us. The pandemic has had a negative impact on: Physical activity Weight Sleep Stress Alcohol intake Mental health As people get vaccinated and begin to think about life after COVID-19, many will be ready to […]
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New Year, New Dietary Guidelines
Last week, I watched the virtual release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Here are some highlights for you: There are four over-arching guidelines: Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations. Focus on meeting food […] -
2019 Catalog and Handout Is Here
The 2019 Nutrition Education Catalog is here! It features over 50 new products along with a great winter salad recipe and handout. All of our current customers who have purchased items from us will receive one and you can download one here. Some of our new products include: Related PostsBe Carb Smart Teach the […] -
Easy Health Fair and Nutrition Presentation Theme Chooser Introduced By Nutrition Education Store
Nutrition Education Store has launched a “Theme Chooser” in the online store navigation. The theme chooser allows customers to view health fair and nutrition education materials by theme. The theme chooser makes it easy to choose the perfect theme by topic and then have an entire display or presentation that matches with exciting, professionally designed […] -
45 is the New 50
When it comes to screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), 45 is the new 50. That’s because CRC rates have increased for people under the age of 50, prompting experts to lower the recommended age to begin screening for those at average risk for the disease. As nutrition and health educators, we can teach diet- and […] -
Two-Pronged Approach to Healthy Retirement
When planning for retirement, most people don’t think about healthcare expenses. Yet, healthcare expenditures increase dramatically for people age 65 and older. We’re talking an average of $12,411/year compared to $5,644/year for someone age 18-64.* Medicare helps, but it doesn’t cover all medical costs. And some medications and procedures may not be covered at all, leaving […] -
Learn to Love Vegetables
Americans do not have a good relationship with vegetables. Almost 90 percent of us don’t meet intake recommendations for vegetables (2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines). And even more of us fail to eat enough from the five vegetable subgroups: dark green; red and orange; beans, peas, and lentils; starchy; and other. Yet, plant-based eating is a hot […] -
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring is in the air! Farmers markets are opening back up. We’re moving on from hearty soups and stews and looking forward to light, fresh salads and grilled vegetables. Now is the time to plan some education and engagement to get your clients, students, or employees excited about the new bounty of healthy produce that […] -
5 Steps to a Healthy Dietary Pattern
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could do away with the word diet and replace it with a healthy dietary pattern? Rather than focusing on individual nutrients, foods, or food groups in isolation, a dietary pattern refers to what we eat and drink over time and how this affects our health. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines […]