Pediatric Healthy Weight Research & Treatment Center – Handouts/Materials

Stoplight Food Guide (PDF) | El Semáforo de los Alimentos (PDF)
Handout that provides nutritional guidance for making healthier food choices.

The NOVA Food Classification System (PDF)
Interested in learning how to avoid Processed foods?  Use the the NOVA Food classification to choose Unprocessed/Minimally Processed foods healthiest for you and your family

The Plate Method (PDF) | Español (PDF)
Handout that provides a quick and easy visual for healthy portions and food choices.

10 Tips to Help Your Child and Teen Achieve a Healthy Weight (PDF)
Handout developed by the ECU Pediatric Healthy Weight Research & Treatment Center.

Have a Plant: your go-to guide for Fruit and Vegetables.
Get inspired by exploring types, prep, recipes + purchasing and storage tips to save time and money!

CalFresh Healthy Living (California Department of Public Health)
Excellent resource for HEALTHY EATING, RECIPES and ways to BE ACTIVE for families. There is a button to change the language (i.e Spanish) in upper right hand corner.

Best Bites: Off the Shelf (PDF)

Make a Healthy Meal and Snack Plan (PDF)

Build a Healthy Snack (PDF)

10 tips for picky (selective) eating
Until your child’s food preferences mature, consider these tips for preventing mealtime battles.

Tips for Stocking and Eating Fruits and Vegetables (PDF)

Produce Staples: Stock Smart (PDF)

Color Me Healthy Deluxe Cookbook (PDF)

Recipes Categorized (Color Me Healthy) (PDF)

Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day (PDF)

Lentils for Every Season (PDF)