| Action Guide for Healthy Eating.
Eating healthy foods may require you to make only a few minor changes in your lifestyle. This guide gives helpful hints to help you include more low fat, high-fiber foods in your diet.
16 pp. (1995.
NCI) 530F. Free. |
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| Bulking Up Fiber's Healthful Reputation.
Explains how fiber is associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers, diabetes, digestive disorders, and heart disease and lists recommended sources.
5 pp. (1997.
FDA) 531F. Free. |
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| Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?.
Take the 10-point quiz on food storage, handling, and cooking to protect your family from foodborne illnesses.
4 pp. (1996.
FDA) 532F. Free. |
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| Consumer's Guide to Fats.
Describes the different types of fats and cholesterol and their effects on your health.
5 pp. (1999.
FDA) 623F. Free. |
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| Critical Steps Toward Safer Seafood.
Discusses how the FDA helps keep seafood safe and gives tips on safe food handling practices and selecting wholesome seafood.
5 pp. (1998.
FDA) 533F. Free. |
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| Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
How to choose a diet that will taste good, be nutritious, and reduce chronic disease risks.
43 pp. (1995.
USDA/HHS) 325F. 50¢. |
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| Eat Right to Help Lower Your High Blood Pressure.
Lists menu ideas and recipes to help you control your weight and high blood pressure.
30 pp. (1995.
NIH) 114F. $2.75. |
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| Eating for Life.
Eating right may reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer. This booklet helps you learn to make healthy, appetizing food choices.
23 pp. (1993.
NIH) 115F. $1.25. |
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| FDA Guide to Dietary Supplements.
This informative guide can help you make educated decisions regarding these products and determine if their claims, such as improving memory or energy, are true.
8 pp. (1998.
FDA) 603F. Free. A pdf version is available. |
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| Fight BACT: Four Simple Steps to Food Safety.
...gives advice on how to handle food safely so you, your family and friends don't become ill.
5 pp. (1998.
USDA/FDA/CDC) 534F. Free. |
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| Food Guide Pyramid.
This easy guide can help you select the nutrients you need (without too many calories) and to reduce the fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium, or alcohol in your diet.
29 pp. (1996.
USDA) 116F. $1.00. |
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| Fresh Look At Food Preservatives.
Describes how and why food preservstives are used and what safety standards are followed. Includes a list of foods and bevarages that contain various amounts of sulfites.
5 pp. (1994.
FDA) 535F. Free. |
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| Fruits & Vegetables: Eating Your Way to 5 A Day.
Eating fruits and vegetables cuts calories and reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer. Gives ideas to help you meet the 5 A Day goal with a chart showing the best nutrient sources.
8 pp. (1997.
FDA) 536F. Free. |
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| Growing Older, Eating Better.
Good nutrition is a must to help lessen the effects of diseases prevalent in older Americans. Learn about programs that can help.
5 pp. (1997.
FDA) 604F. Free. |
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| How to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the Home.
Easy but essential tips that will keep your food free from the four most common and dangerous bacteria.
8 pp. (1997.
USDA) 537F. Free. |
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| Irradiation: A Safe Measure for Safer Food.
Learn how irradiation helps control foodborne illnesses without making food radioactive.
6 pp. (1998.
FDA) 538F. Free. |
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| Making Healthy Food Choices.
A healthy diet is essential for everyone. Learn how to choose and prepare healthy foods for your family with this booklet.
16 pp. (1998.
USDA) 144F. $2.75. |
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| Pesticides and Food: What You and Your Family Need to Know.
Certain levels of exposure to pesticides can cause health problems, especially in infants and children. Here is the information you need to keep you and your family safe.
4 pp. (1999.
EPA/FDA/USDA) 376F. 50¢. A pdf version is available. |
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| Pinch of Controversy Shakes Up Dietary Salt.
Discusses the effects of hidden salt in your diet and gives tips on reducing salt intake to prevent the risk of high blood pressure.
6 pp. (1997.
FDA) 539F. Free. |
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| Safer Eggs: Laying the Groundwork.
We all like to taste the dough when making chocolate chip cookies. But if there are eggs in the batter, this may not be the best idea. Eggs can carry the Salmonella bacteria, which can lead to serious illness. Find out how to handle eggs safely with this guide.
5 pp. (1998.
FDA) 605F. Free. |
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| Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth.
Tips on choosing the right snacks to prevent tooth decay and promote healthy eating, with a list of suggested items from the five basic food groups.
4 pp. (1997.
NIH) 326F. 50¢. |
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