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Nutrient-Rich Foods. Rahmina Mutlib Monica Durham. Nutrient-Rich Food Coalition It is a partnership that brings together leading scientific researchers, communications experts and agricultural commodities.
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Nutrient-Rich Foods Rahmina Mutlib Monica Durham
Nutrient-Rich Food Coalition It is a partnership that brings together leading scientific researchers, communications experts and agricultural commodities. Dedicated to advancing scientific and market research to develop tools that make it easier for people to understand and incorporate nutrient-dense foods into their healthy lifestyle.
What is it? • They are foods and beverages that provide a high amount of beneficial nutrients • Colorful fruits and beverages • Colorful vegetables • Enriched and whole grains • Lean meats • Low fat and fat-free dairy foods
Food sources • Low fat or fat-free milk • Fresh fruits • Fresh vegetables • Chicken or fish • Whole wheat breads • Brown rice • 100% fruit juices
Recipe Ideas • Steam vegetables • Grill or bake meats • Use whole wheat pastas
Recipe Ideas • Use cooking spray • Substitute oil for butter • Use low fat or fat-free dressings • Use low fat dairy products
Nutrient-Rich Lunch Ideas • Sandwiches with whole grain bread and lean meat • Small containers of cut fruit or sliced vegetables • Thermos of soup or other nutrient-rich favorites
Nutrient-Rich Lunch Ideas • Squeezable yogurts • Crisp carrot sticks or cherry tomatoes with a packet of low-fat ranch dressing • Slices apples and low-fat string cheese
Benefits of Nutrient-Rich Foods • Practical: Offers simple tips and tools to help people eat healthfully • Convenient: Based on wholesome foods that are familiar and easy to find • Feel confident: Takes the guesswork and stress out of eating healthy
Benefits of Nutrient-Rich Foods • Flexible: Lets people choose from a wide variety of food and beverages • Nutrient-packed: Based on a foundation of wholesome foods that provide more nutrition per bite/more nutrition per calorie • Achieve more: Fuels active, healthy lifestyles • Feel fulfilled: Helps people choose healthier foods that satisfy
Nutrient- Rich Foods is not… A diet A fad About good foods and bad foods Complicated/stressful Rigid or limiting About counting calories A quick fix
Resources MyPyramid.gov Nutrientrichfoods.org Eatright.org Nationaldairycouncil.org