Developed by:

Huntington Beach Union High School District

Food and Nutrition Services

Network for a Healthy California

Leading Cause of Death in US

#1 Heart disease #2 Cancer #3 Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)

#4 Chronic lower respiratory diseases (emphysema)

#5 Accidents (unintentional injuries)

#6 Diabetes

Source: Centers for Disease Control: National Center for Health Statistics. March, 2009

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Key Messages – Balancing Calories

ENJOY your food, but eat less

Avoid oversized portions

Key Messages – Foods to Increase

Make ½ your plate fruits and

vegetables

Make at least ½ your grains whole grains

Switch to fat-free or low-fat dairy

products

Key Messages – Foods to Reduce

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

Key Messages – Foods to Reduce

Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals – and choose foods with lower numbers

Key Messages -Foods to Reduce

Drink water instead of sugary drinks

Let’s Eat for the Health of it!

This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.