Nutrient-Rich Foods

Nutrient-rich foods offer the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for the fewest calories and are important in fueling a healthy lifestyle. These foods include low-fat and fat-free dairy products, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats and beans. Encourage patients and clients to live well, by getting the most nutrition, taste and enjoyment out of life with nutrient-rich foods. 

Achieve Better Health with Nutrient Rich Foods Resource Guide


Educational Materials

Nutrient Rich Foods Shopping List

Nutrient Rich Foods Weekly Tracker

Guide to Good Eating

Guide to Good Eating (Spanish)

Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be

Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be (Spanish)

Enjoying Nutrient-Rich Foods First

Improve Diet Quality with Dairy

Other Resources

Nutrient-Rich Foods Approach Fact Sheet

Nutrient-Rich Foods Coalition Fact Sheet

Dairy Council Digest - Nutrient-Rich Foods: A Positive Approach to Building Healthier Diets

Presentation: Nutrient Density and the Evolving Nutrition Profiling Environment

The Importance of Nutrient Rich Foods for Children







Download the "Live Well! Enjoy Nutrient-Rich Foods" Tool Kit with practical tips to help you work with clients to build more nutrient-rich diets based on the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid. 

 

Visit the Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition website for fast and reliable information about eating the nutrient-rich way.

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