Partnership for a

Healthy Community

~Nutrition~

Only 25% of Maine adults eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

Only 25% of Maine high school students eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

56% of Maine adults are either overweight or obese.

10% of Maine high school students are overweight and 15% are at risk for becoming overweight.

In 1999, Aroostook County had 329 deaths due to cardiovascular disease; 152 men and 177 women.

The goal of the Partnership for a Healthy Community is to change attitudes about nutrition and to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Click on the links below for more information on healthy eating and good nutrition.

New Food Pyramid - information and resources on new food pyramid.

Health & Human Services - tips on eating healthier, getting active, or sign up for their newsletter.

The Maine Nutrition Network - recipes, school & children programs, internet kids, as well as some neat stuff on Maine food.

The Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion - works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.

The American Dietetic Association - recipes, tips and information on how to eat right.

Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council - source for recipes, tips and health expert advice, new product updates and fun freebies to get you on the way to 3-a-day of dairy.

Nutrition For Kids -  handouts, stickers, teaching kits, as well as recipes and tips.

Eat Smart and Move More - A great link for educators and community. New ideas and tips on how to eat smart and move more.

Cooking Light - will help plan a menu, weekly newsletter and recipes.

National Cancer Institute - goals are to increase the average consumption of fruits and vegetables to 5 servings daily with specific information and by increasing the public awareness.

Nutrition Explorations - a fun and easy way to teach and learn nutrition.
 

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Last modified: 01/27/07 

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