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Table 2 Healthy Living Information Program Packets and Topics

From: Childhood obesity prevention in rural settings: background, rationale, and study design of ‘4-Health,’ a parent-only intervention

Packet

Topic

1

Binder, welcome letter, and introduction to MyPlate brochure:

Build a healthy plate

Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt

Eat the right amount of calories for you

Be physically active your way

2

MyPlate “Ten Tips” Handouts:

Choose MyPlate

Add More Vegetables to Your Day

Focus on Fruits

Healthy Eating for Vegetarians

Be a Healthy Role Model for Children

Cut Back on Your Kid’s Sweet Treats

Make Half Your Grains Whole

Salt and Sodium

3

Focus on Vegetables:

What’s in the Vegetable Group?

How much is needed?

What counts as a cup?

Health benefits and nutrients

Tips to help you eat vegetables

4

Focus on Fruits:

What’s in the Fruit Group?

How much is needed?

What counts as a cup?

Health benefits and nutrients

Tips to help you eat fruits

5

Focus on Dairy:

What’s in the Dairy Group?

How much is needed?

What counts as a cup?

Health benefits and nutrients

Tips to for making wise choices in the dairy group

6

Focus on Grains:

What’s in the Grains Group?

How much is needed?

What counts as an ounce?

Health benefits and nutrients

Tips to help you eat whole grains

7

Focus on Protein:

What’s in the Protein Group?

How much is needed?

What counts as an ounce?

Nutrients and health implications

Vegetarian choices

Tips to help you make wise choices from the protein foods group

8

Focus on Oils:

What are “oils”?

How are oils different from solid fats?

Why is it important to consume oils?

9

Focus on Empty Calories:

What are “empty calories”?

What are “solid fats”?

What are “added sugars”?

10

Focus on Physical Activity and Body Image:

What is physical activity?

Why is it important?

How much is needed?

How many calories are used?

Tips for increasing physical activity

Tips for talking to your child about body image