EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

Nutrition Services has developed a series of nutrition education curricula for train-the-trainer workshops. Check out the education modules that are designed for you to present to your clients, at the worksite to staff, or even at a family reunion…

FAT AND SUGAR

Fat & Sugar Curriculum
Fat Content - Popular Foods

THE SKINNY ON TRANS FAT

Trans Fat Presentation Guide: English | Spanish
Artery Diagram
Celeste Product Label and Nutrition Facts
Ritz Product Label and Nutrition Facts
Honey Maid Product Label and Nutrition Facts
Doritos Product Label and Nutrition Facts
Pop Secret Product Label and Nutrition Facts

SECRETS OF SODIUM

Ice Breaker: English | Spanish
Secrets of Sodium (PowerPoint Presentation): English
Secrets of Sodium Presentation Guide: English | Spanish
Sample Menu & Graphics (Color): English | Spanish
Sample Menue & Graphics (B/W): English | Spanish
Sodium Food Label: English | Spanish
Low Sodium Food: English
High Sodium Food: English
Tips to Cut Down on Sodium: English | Spanish
Seasoning Instead of Salt: English | Spanish
FAQs: English | Spanish
Fresh Herb Activity: English | Spanish
Fresh Herb Activity Answers: English | Spanish

BE SUGAR SAVVY

The Importance of Being Sugar Savvy (PowerPoint): English
Ice Breaker Game: English
Be Sugar Savvy Presentation Guide: English | Spanish
Sugar Calculation: English | Spanish
Sugar Shockers: English | Spanish
Show Me the Sugar: English | Spanish
Sugar FAQs: English | Spanish
S-O-D-A Song: English

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG?

What's in Your Bag - Presentation Guide
What's In Your Bag – Breakfast: English | Spanish
What's In Your Bag – Breakfast & Lunch: English | Spanish
Build a Better Bag at McDonald's
Build a Better Bag Worksheet
Fast Food Tips
Nutrition Facts for Popular Fast Food Meals

THE 3Ps OF HEALTHY EATING...ON A BUDGET

3Ps Healthy Meal Planner: English
3Ps Healthy Meal Planner Worksheet: English | Spanish
3Ps Smart Shopper Comparison: English | Spanish
3Ps What's on the Shelf: English | Spanish
3Ps Icebreaker Puzzle: English | Spanish
The 3Ps of Healthy Eating...On a Budget Presentation Guide: English | Spanish

FILL UP WITH FIBER

Presentation Guide: English | Spanish
What is a Whole Grain: English | Spanish
Facts About Fiber: English | Spanish
Fiber in Foods: English | Spanish
Fill Up With Fiber Worksheet: English | Spanish
High Fiber Recipe: English
Raisin Bran Label: English
Ritz Label: English
Trix Label: English

California Nutrition Network Materials

Nutrition Services has a host of materials to assist you. Additionally, partners can order select Network materials at cost, visit www.championsforchangematerials.net

TOOLKITS

Nutrition Services provides several tool kits for loan. The kits contain curriculum, camera-ready handouts, and visual aides that can be used to teach family, friends and students about a variety of nutrition-related topics.

Call Nutrition Services at 510.595.6454 to check on tool kit availability. If the tool kit you want to borrow is available, stop by Nutrition Services at 3600 Telegraph, Oakland, and simply complete the required check out form. Please review Nutrition Services Tool Kits.

COOKBOOKs

Nutrition Services has the following cookbooks available to help you in planning meals for your family:

Healthy Latino Recipes – English/Spanish
Everyday Healthy Meals – English/Spanish
Kids Get Cooking
Soulful Recipes - Building Healthy Traditions
Chinese Cookbook

Also check out the Healthy Eating...for life cookbook, a collection of favorite recipes from participants in Healthy Living Councils held at Senior Centers in Oakland.

Food assistance programs

The Alameda County Nutrition Action Partners (CNAP) offers food assistance information for local USDA Programs, including CalFresh (formally Food Stamps), Emergency Foods, School Meals, and WIC (download details in English / Spanish). These Programs increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income individuals and families’ access to healthy foods.