Nutrition Resources and Publications
The following are some resources that are available from the DHEC Educational Materials Library. For order procedure, call 803-898-3803. Links are included for preview.
- African Americans Eat 5 to 9 A Day for Better Health
- Choosing Healthy Meals When Eating Out
- Eat Less Salt
- 5 – 9 a Day For Better Health
- Season without Salt
- Snack the Smart Way
- SC Fruit & Vegetable Fun Facts coloring book
- Win the 5-9 a Day Challenge
- Fruit and Vegetable Costumes
- Fruit and Vegetable Exhibit Board
Color Me Healthy: Preschoolers Moving & Eating Healthy
Color Me Healthy is a program designed to reach children ages four and five. It provides fun, innovative, interactive learning opportunities on physical activity and healthy eating. Color Me Healthy uses color, music, and exploration of the senses to teach children that healthy food and physical activity are fun! For information on Color Me Healthy Training please contact the state coordinator, Karen Graham at grahamkt@dhec.sc.gov.
Other Nutrition Links
- National Institutes of Health, Division of Nutrition Research Coordination
- Clemson University Nutrition Information and Resource Center. A good place to begin searching for information on any nutrition-related topic.
- We Can! Program providing resources for parents/caregivers to help children ages 8-13 maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
- National Cancer Institute’s Body and Soul wellness program for African-American Churches empowering members to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
- Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Americans
- Food Guide Pyramid: Steps to a Healthier You