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Nutrition: Dietary Recommendations:
USDA Food Guide Pyramids - Adults

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My Pyramid Plan for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Moms - Create a personalized pyramid

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• SHIP School Lunch Menu: Moving Forward presentation (pptx 7.3mb)
  
  
• First Lady's Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest
  The winner is South Education Center Alternative in Richfield, Minn for its Porcupine Sliders!
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• Health In My Hometown
  How communities influence our health and the health of our youth is the subject of the Health In My Hometown photovoice project from MDH. Thirteen communities gave cameras to youth to document what helps them be healthy and what was holds them back regarding healthy eating, active living, and staying tobacco free. Two videos and a photo book are available online at Health In My Hometown www.healthinmyhometown.org.
  
  
• Choosemyplate.gov
  On June 2, 2011, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled a new food icon that will serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
  
  
• LANA Preschool Program - helping young children learn to taste, eat and enjoy more fruits and vegetables

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