| Nutrition & Health Assoc. Rock County WIC |
| Beloit - 46 Eclipse Center Beloit, WI 53511 608.362.1566 |
| Janesville - 32 E. Racine St. Janesville, WI 53545 608.754.3722 |
Nutrition Links and Community Resources
For the latest in flu information:
Nutrition and Fitness Links
The Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Program (of WI)
Get Active! in Rock County-a family guide providing fun, local physical activity ideas
Get Active! in Rock County-(Spanish)
MyPyramid.gov- outlines steps for a healthier you!
Get Active! in Rock County-a family guide providing fun, local physical activity ideas
Get Active! in Rock County-(Spanish)
MyPyramid.gov- outlines steps for a healthier you!
For Kids! MyPyramid for Kids- games, coloring pages, worksheets and tips for families MyPyramid.gov- (Spanish)-Pasos hacia una mejor salud!
American Dietetic Association-
resources to achieve a healthy lifestyle; answers food and nutrition
questions, provides accurate and objective food and nutrition
information for consumers, and health professionals.
Cooking for Fun and Health at Home- suggestions for how to lower the fat and calories in meals and snacks.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. They are jointly issued by USDA and DHHS and updated every 5 years.
5aday campaign- eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables everyday!
Food and Health Communications- a food and health blog containing fun stories about shopping, food prep, cooking and eating adventures.
Healthy Lifestyle- Provides parents and other caregivers with tools for healthy living, and provides tasty, low cost menus and recipes
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center- a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.
Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan- a statewide focus for obesity prevention, management and health promotion through nutrition and physical activity
"Got Dirt"?- a WI Physical Activity and Nutrition program designed to assist with the implementation of school, community, and child care gardens. Send for a free toolkit to provide simple, step-by-step plans for starting a garden.
Calories Burned Estimator- calculates approximate number of calories burned for common sports and daily activities
Center for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC's division of nutrition and physical activity; promotes the health benefits of daily physical activity
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. They are jointly issued by USDA and DHHS and updated every 5 years.
5aday campaign- eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables everyday!
Food and Health Communications- a food and health blog containing fun stories about shopping, food prep, cooking and eating adventures.
Healthy Lifestyle- Provides parents and other caregivers with tools for healthy living, and provides tasty, low cost menus and recipes
For Kids! Eat Smart.Play Hard.- Connects kids to healthy eating and physical activity experiences within the community
Nutrition Matters Newsletter- nutrition
newsletters written in a fun, friendly and easy to read format.
Current, scientifically based nutrition education is compiled by a
Registered Dietitian with over 23 years of experience in Public Health
NutritionUSDA Food and Nutrition Information Center- a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.
Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan- a statewide focus for obesity prevention, management and health promotion through nutrition and physical activity
"Got Dirt"?- a WI Physical Activity and Nutrition program designed to assist with the implementation of school, community, and child care gardens. Send for a free toolkit to provide simple, step-by-step plans for starting a garden.
Calories Burned Estimator- calculates approximate number of calories burned for common sports and daily activities
Center for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC's division of nutrition and physical activity; promotes the health benefits of daily physical activity
Breastfeeding
Community Food and Nutrition Resources
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)- Information on the federal program that provides foods to low-income families.
ECHO- charity organization that provides temporary housing, food, clothing, health, transporation and emergency needs for low income families (Janesville)
Exchange Family Resource Center- center devoted to building, enhancing and sustaining a nurturing environment for Wisconsin's children.
UW Extension: Just In Time Parenting- promotes every child arriving at school healthy and ready for success.
Caritas- food pantry and clothing distribution (Beloit)
UW Extension Nutrition Education Program- community-based nutrition education program that helps limited resourced families and individuals choose healthy diets, purchase and prepare healthful food, practice food safety, and become more food secure by spending food dollars wisely.
Rock County Health Department- provides health promotion and prevention in for residents of Rock County
Share-a volunteer-run, non-profit food buying club
ECHO- charity organization that provides temporary housing, food, clothing, health, transporation and emergency needs for low income families (Janesville)
Exchange Family Resource Center- center devoted to building, enhancing and sustaining a nurturing environment for Wisconsin's children.
UW Extension: Just In Time Parenting- promotes every child arriving at school healthy and ready for success.
Caritas- food pantry and clothing distribution (Beloit)
UW Extension Nutrition Education Program- community-based nutrition education program that helps limited resourced families and individuals choose healthy diets, purchase and prepare healthful food, practice food safety, and become more food secure by spending food dollars wisely.
Rock County Health Department- provides health promotion and prevention in for residents of Rock County
Share-a volunteer-run, non-profit food buying club
First Call Rock Co.- A referral service connecting those in need to over 1800 community programs and services
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern WI
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern WI
Links to General Health Information
March of Dimes- information and answers about pregnancy, folic acid, prematurity, and infants.
American Cancer Society
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control
Centers for Disease Control (Spanish)
American Heart Association- tips and resources for living heart-healthy
WebMD- The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
Flu Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control
Centers for Disease Control (Spanish)
American Heart Association- tips and resources for living heart-healthy
WebMD- The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
Flu Information
WI State Agencies
Wisconsin WIC
WI Department of Health Services
WI Dept of Workforce Development
Nutrition Analysis Tool-
contains a large database of a variety of food items, including fast
food and specific brand name products. Enter the foods from your diet
and find out how what you eat measures up to the nutrients your body
actually requires
Menu Planner- use your daily calorie allowance to guide your daily food choices and plan your trips to the grocery store
The Food Label- how to understand and use the nutrition facts label
Calculate your BMI- the body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
Calculate your BMI- the body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
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