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A Guide to Physical Activity: 3.7 Dietary Resources

A Guide to Physical Activity
3.7 Dietary Resources
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table of contents
  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Table Of Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Chapter 1: Physical Activity Foundations
    1. 1.1 An Introduction to Physical Activity Foundations
    2. 1.2 Physical Activity Terminology
    3. 1.3 Measures of Physical Activity
    4. 1.4 Exploring the Benefits of Physical Activity
    5. 1.5 Physical Activity Guidelines and Recommendations
    6. 1.6 Physical Activity in the United States: Trends
    7. 1.7 Components of Physical Fitness
    8. 1.8 Training Principles
    9. 1.9 Conclusion
  7. Chapter 2: The Benefits of Physical Activity
    1. 2.1 An Introduction to the Benefits of Physical Activity
    2. 2.2 Physiological Benefits
    3. 2.3 Cognitive Benefits
    4. 2.4 Psychological Benefits
    5. 2.5 Barriers to Physical Activity
    6. 2.6 Engaging in Healthy Behavior Change
    7. 2.7 Conclusion
  8. Chapter 3: Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
    1. 3.1 An Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
    2. 3.2 Nutrition 101
    3. 3.3 Energy Requirements and Dietary Health
    4. 3.4 Dietary Recommendations and Nutrition Labels
    5. 3.5 Nutrition for Physical Activity
    6. 3.6 Barriers to Healthy Nutrition
    7. 3.7 Dietary Resources
    8. 3.8 Conclusion

3.7 Dietary Resources

Numerous resources are available for the interested individual regarding healthy nutritional choices, and meal planning. Below is a non-comprehensive list of several of these helpful resources, and links to online tools.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Planning and Prep
http://www.eatright.org/resources/food/planning-and-prep

Centers for Disease Control – Healthy Eating
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/

Centers for Disease Control – Nutrition
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture – Choose My Plate
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/

United States Department of Agriculture – My Plate Tip Sheets
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips

Image of the MyPlate.gov layout indicating the portion sizes for fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy on a plate.
Online resources (such as “Choose My Plate” pictured above) are available to help individuals better understand nutritional recommendations and guidelines.

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