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Eating Smarter

Balance is the key to eating smarter. Making healthier choices when it comes to snacks and meals can start you on the way to maintaining a healthy body weight. Here are some Web sites to visit with information on how to improve your eating habits.

American Heart Association

Search and check out the delicious and nutritious recipes from the American Heart Association.

The New Food Pyramid

Twelve versions of the new pyramid are available depending on one’s activity level and caloric needs. Visit the MyPyramid Web site to design a personalized plan based on your individual needs.

Understanding Trans Fats

Understanding trans fats will help you make healthier food choices.

Nutrition Nuggets

Fast food is often high in calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol, but you should know it's not very high in nutritional value.

Portion Distortion Quiz

Super Size me. Find out what today's large portions are doing to your health. Take the portion distortion quiz.