General Nutrition

GENERAL NUTRITION

When you and your family members eat nutrient-dense foods (whole grains, lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products), it helps everyone to maintain their health and reduce their risk of developing certain diseases.

The resources provided here can help Sailors and Marines reduce your their risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and several types of cancer, as well as help you them maintain a healthy body weight. Health professionals can use these resources with Sailors and Marines to encourage proper nutrition.

General Nutrition

For Consumers

• Tools & Techniques for Healthy Eating (NMCPHC HPW)
• Size Up Your Servings (NMCPHC HPW)
• Your Guide to Better Health Series (+)
  • Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure With DASH
  • Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC
  • Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Hear (NHLBI)
  • Your Guide to Living Well With Heart Disease (NHLBI)
• Smart Nutrition 101 (Nutrition.gov)
• Nutrition (HPRC)
• National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (USDA)
• Nutrition (Medline Plus)
• Dietary Guidance-Interactive Tools (USDA)
• Interactive Menu Planner (NHLBI)
• Portion Distortion Interactive Quiz (NHLBI)
• Navy Nutrition Resource Guide (Supplement to OPNAV 6110.1J)
• Health and Wellness Coaching Program (Military OneSource)

For Professionals 

• Nutrition-related National Health Observances (NMCPHC HPW)
• Eat Healthy Be Active Community Workshops (ODPHP)  
• National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (CDC) 
• Nutrition CME-free Online CME (Nutrition CME) 
• Web-based Training: Nutrition and Health (Center TRT) 

For Consumers

For Professionals

ChooseMyPlate

For Consumers

• ChooseMyPlate - For General Population (USDA)

For Professionals

• ChooseMyPlate - For Professionals (USDA)

Fruits & Vegetables

For Consumers

• 30-Day Fruit and Veggie Challenge (NMCPHC HPW)
• 10 Ways to Increase Your Fruits and Vegetables Intake (NMCPHC HPW)
• Eat the Rainbow: A Colorful Approach to Healthy Eating (NMCPHC HPW)
• Fruits and Vegetables are Budget Friendly (NMCPHC HPW)
• Farmers Markets and Community Gardens 101 (NMCPHC HPW)
• Living Healthy for As Long As We Live: The Importance of Fruits and Vegetables (NMCPHC HPW)
• Fruits & Veggies - More Matters™" (Produce for Better Health Foundation)
• Accessing Your Local Farmers Market (USDA)

• DoN "Fruits & Veggies: More DOES Matter" Video (NMCPHC HPW)
  • Order the DVD of the video
  • View the video (NMCPHC)
  • View the video (DVIDS)
• ASD Farmer's Market Memo
• Can Eating Fruits and Vegetables Help People to Manage their Weight?