1. EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION Family & Consumer Sciences Healthy People | Healthy Relationships | Healthy Finances Planning Healthy Meals

2. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Dietary habits are associated with 4 of the 10 leading causes of death: Coronary heart disease Some types of cancers Stroke Type 2 diabetes -Center for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

3. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Health conditions related to dietary habits cost society an estimated $200 billion each year in medical expenses and lost productivity. - Medicine & Health, 19-Sep-05

4. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Eat Heart-Healthy foods Be physically active every day Eliminate tobacco products Control diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol Follow healthcare professionals’ recommendations Reduce risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke:

5. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Why Plan Healthy Meals? Healthy meal choices and physical activity make meeting participants more energetic and attentive. Healthy employees: –keep health care costs down –are more productive and take fewer sick days –feel better and live longer

6. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Commit to Choosing Healthy Meals Identify healthy eating opportunities. Promote healthy choices with co-workers. Work with caterers in purchasing healthy foods. Provide healthy portion sizes. Encourage employees and model healthy food behaviors.

7. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Use MyPyramid as a Guide

8. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Fruits and Vegetables Fruits –Choose fresh, frozen, and canned (in natural juices), dried, and 100% fruit juice –Recommended serving: ½ cup portion Vegetables –Choose fresh, frozen or canned (no salt added) –Recommended serving = ½ cup portion –Recommended 1 cup portion of fresh salad greens

9. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Dairy Products Skim, 1%, or 2% Milk –Portion size: 8 oz. Low Fat or Fat Free Yogurt –Portion size: 4-6 oz. Low Fat or Reduced Fat Cheese –Portion size: 1 oz. Low Fat or Low Sugar Ice Cream –Portion size: ½ cup

10. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Meat and Protein Foods Choose lean meat, poultry, fish and beans –Lean deli ham, roast beef and turkey –Portion size: 3 oz. –Bean soups such as black bean and minestrone –Portion Size: 1 cup –Baked, broiled, or roasted instead of fried –Choose Au Jus rather than gravy and heavy sauces

11. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Grain Foods Choose whole grain breads, crackers, rice and pasta –Whole wheat bread –Whole grain wraps –Smaller sized muffins and bagels or have them cut in half –Thin crust and whole wheat pizza

12. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Beverages Choose water Low-fat and flavored milk in 8 oz containers Diet and low-calorie soft drinks in moderation, choose 8-12 oz instead of 20 oz servings Unsweetened ice tea with sweetener options 100% fruit juices in single serving containers

13. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Physical Activity If your meeting is longer than 1 hour, plan time for a 10 minute stretch break or incorporate physical activity. Give participants some examples of ways they can move their bodies…

14. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Top 10 Meal Planning Questions 1.Are portion sizes reasonable? 2.Are fruits and vegetables offered? 3.Are low-fat milk and dairy products available? 4.Are low-fat protein foods available? 5.Are whole grain choices available?

15. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s 6. Is water offered as a beverage? 7. Are lower-fat, salt and sugar options available? 8. Are choices available for indicated special needs and preferences? 9. Is safe food handling practiced? 10. Are enough breaks offered with opportunities for physical activity?

16. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Commit to healthy meals at your next meeting!

17. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES H e a l t h y P e o p l e | H e a l t h y R e l a t i o n s h i p s | H e a l t h y F i n a n c e s Resources: Mypyramid.gov Extension Healthy Meeting Team Developed by: Linnette Goard, M.S., CFCS Extension Educator OSU Extension, Lorain County Edited by: Doris Herringshaw, Ed.D.; Marcia Jess, M.Ed.; Heather Jenkins