Eat Healthy 

Take Action!

Be a healthy family.
If you have children, you are a role model for making good food choices. Many kids like to help with grocery shopping and cooking, so let them help out!

• Use this chart to help you and your family shop for healthy foods [PDF - 136 KB]. Explain your choices at the grocery store.
• Let your child help with these kitchen tasks for young children [PDF - 12 KB].
• Check out these quick tips for making healthy snacks.
• Get more ideas on how to be a healthy role model for your kids [PDF - 459 KB].

Do you have a family member who has a hard time eating healthy? Use these tips to start a conversation about how you can help.

Eat healthy away from home.
It’s important to make smart food choices wherever you are – at work, in your favorite restaurant, or running errands. Try these tips:

• At lunch, have a sandwich on whole-grain bread.
• Choose fat-free or low-fat milk, water, or 100% fruit juice.
• In a restaurant, choose steamed, broiled, or grilled dishes instead of fried foods.
• On a long drive or shopping trip, pack fresh fruit, unsalted nuts, or fat-free or low-fat string cheese sticks to snack on.

Get more tips for eating healthy when dining out.