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About these Nutrition Resources
Let's face it. When you are managing and balancing a busy life of
work, family, fun, and other responsibilities, who has time to think
about what you are going to eat three to six times a day? However,
the fact is a good diet filled with nutrient-rich foods is beneficial,
not just for your health, but also for your well-being. Eating a wide
variety of healthy foods within moderation helps increase your energy
and stamina, and also helps decrease your health risk for chronic
diseases such as cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and
obesity. The following resources and links can help you get started
on the road to good eating!
Related Services at Tang Center
For Students:
- Appointments with the UHS Nutritionist requires a referral from
a UHS primary care clinician. Call (510) 642-2000 if you have been
given a referral.
- Self Care Resource Center: (510) 642-7202
For Faculty and Staff:
- Alive! A Lifestyle
Intervention via Email
Alive! is a free email intervention designed to help you make simple
and effective changes in your eating and exercise habits. Complete
a nutrition assessment prior to enrolling to receive 12 weekly email
messages tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. You can enroll
anytime.
- Eat
Smart, Get Fit!
This behavioral change program is designed to promote good health
and well-being through new lifestyle habits. Learn how to incorporate
a healthful diet and exercise into your life. Nutrition and fitness
assessments, a pedometer and free 6-week pass to RSF included. Enroll
on ICE or call
(510) 643-4646 for more information.
Instructors: Helen Pak, RD; and Kristl Buluran, MPH, ACSM Health/Fitness
Instructor
- Health*Matters offers a selection of nutrition workshops each
semester. See the workshop
calendar or enroll
on ICE.
- Healthier
Habits at Work
A mini-poster to use as a daily reminder to be active and eat well.
Print and post it in a visible spot.
- Healthy
Meetings webpage, including the UC Berkeley Guide to Healthy
Meetings and Events and other resources for campus event planners.
Online Resources
Healthy Lifestyle and Eating Well Resources
- MyPyramid.gov
The new food pyramid released by the USDA replaces the one old one.
It follows the new dietary guidelines that were released earlier
this year. People can tailor their caloric needs to their physical
activity and find tips about how to incorporate nutritious foods
into their meals.
- U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services
The newest edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, a joint publication of the Departments of Health
and Human Services and Agriculture, was released on January 2005
and is now available online.
- Foundations
of Wellness
A collection of articles on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle from
the UC Berkeley
Wellness Letter.
- 5 A Day - For Better Health
This website provides a wide variety of recipes and tips on how
to incorporate an average of 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables
into your diet each day.
- American Dietetic
Association
Information about healthy lifestyles, nutrition fact sheets, and
daily nutrition tips and eating guides. This website also provides
a list of available nutrition resources and books.
- Mayo
Clinic Food and Nutrition Center
Diet plays a significant role in diseases such as cancer, heart
disease and diabetes. The Food & Nutrition Center features the latest
in nutrition research and comprehensive articles on eating well.
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Meal Planning
- UC Berkeley Guide to Healthy Meetings and Events
Print the UC
Berkeley Guide to Healthy Meetings and Events (pdf), or
you may request a printed copy from Health*Matters by calling (510)
643-4646.
The UC Berkeley Guide for Healthy Meetings and Events provides
recommendations and implementation tips to ensure faculty, staff
and students have access to healthy food and beverage choices at
all campus-supported events serving refreshments. See the Healthy
Meetings webpage for more information.
- Meals Matter
This is a free online tool to help you achieve good health and balanced
nutrition, sponsored by the Dairy
Council of California. You can find recipes, exchange meal planning
ideas with other professionals, and more.
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Nutrition Search Engines
- Healthfinder
This website provides a search engine to a comprehensive list of
web resources and organizations focusing on nutrition and healthy
living.
- Nutrition.gov
The federal web site is filled with information on nutrition and
healthy lifestyles.
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Cancer
- American
Cancer Society
Read the American Cancer Society's scientific report for guidelines
on diet, nutrition, and cancer prevention.
- American Institute
for Cancer Research
Scientific-based Information and recommendations for cancer prevention
through diet and nutrition.
- National Cancer
Institute
Downloadable publications and fact sheets about nutrition and cancer
prevention, including high fiber, low fat recipes for your favorite
foods.
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Cholesterol
- American
Heart Association
A low-fat diet can help lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk
for a heart attack. Included on this website are dietary recommendations
plus heart-healthy recipes.
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Diabetes
- American
Diabetes Association
This website provides information on nutrition guidelines for those
with diabetes, as well as healthy recipes and tips for healthy restaurant
eating.
- Diabetic Lifestyle
Online Magazine
An online monthly magazine for people who want to better understand
diabetes and learn how to live well while caring for this chronic
disease. This site, sponsored by Diabetes
Digest , provides up-to-date health information, recipe ideas,
and a supply center featuring items and services to help you take
better control of your health.
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Affiliated with Harvard Medical Schook, Joslin Diabetes Center focuses
on the research, care, and education of diabetes prevention and
management.
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Heart Disease & Stroke
- American
Heart Association
Assess your risk for a heart attack or stroke and find information
about prevention. Site also includes an A-Z reference guide containing
topical information and explanations of medical terminology.
- National
Stroke Association
Comprehensive information about strokes, including the most common
signs and symptoms of having a stroke, treatment, rehabilitation
and recovering, prevention, and caring for family members who have
suffered from stroke. Also includes links to professional resources,
clinical trial information, and other prevention programs.
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Hypertension
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Osteoporosis
- Foundation for Osteoporosis
Research & Education
A non-profit resource center dedicated to preventing osteoporosis
through research and education of the public and medical community
to increase awareness of risk, detection, prevention and treatment.
Education programs include lectures, conferences, and newsletters,
available on this website. The Foundation is also provides "state
of the art" bone
density testing.
- National Institutes of
Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource
Center
The NIH ORBD~NRC mission is to provide patients, health professionals,
and the public with an important link to resources and information
on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease
of the bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and hyperparathyroidism.
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is the leading nonprofit, voluntary
health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health
in order to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and
associated fractures, while working to find a cure for the disease
through programs of research, education and advocacy.
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Pregnancy & Lactation
- La Leche League International
La Leche League International's mission is to help mothers worldwide
to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information
and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding
as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and
the mother.
- The National
Women's Health Information Center
As part of the Office on Women's Health and the Department of Health
and Human Services, this website offers downloadable educational
materials and publications free of charge to the public about breastfeeding,
including how-to's, FAQ sheets, and current medical information.
Also includes links to other online resources and agencies for breastfeeding.
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Vegetarian
- Vegetarian Resource
Group
A comprehensive website for vegetarians and vegans alike! Lots of
vegetarian and vegan recipes, plus resource lists, tips for traveling
and eating vegetarian, and nutrition information. Also includes
helpful tips on how to start eating a vegetarian diet as well as
information about children and eating vegetarian.
- Veggies Unite!
A resource guide for vegetarians, and includes recipes and a book
list. This site also includes a Nutrition Analysis Tool to help
you figure out a recipe's total gram analysis as well as a breakdown
for specific foods.
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Vitamins & Supplements (Including
Herbs)
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Weight Management
- Aim
for a Healthy Weight
These guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
present a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity
and a set of steps for safe and effective weight loss.
- American Heart Association's
Choose to Move!
This is a free 12-week physical activity program geared towards
women. The program shows women ways to build regular exercise into
their daily lives and choosing a healthier, active lifestyle. The
site also contains tools to help you improve your eating habits
by making better nutritional food choices.
- American
Heart Association's Start!
A national campaign that calls on all Americans and their employers
to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer,
heart-healthy lives through walking. On this site, you can register
to use a free tracking tool, and log in your daily activity and
nutrition. You’ll also receive weekly and monthly newsletters
filled with tips and motivation to keep moving.
- Calorie Control Council
Calculate your calories, receive tips for eating habit changes,
read exercise information, and find healthy recipes all on this
site. Also included are answers to frequently asked questions and
links to other relevant sources.
- Cyberdiet
A comprehensive website for the health conscious. Receive information
regarding vitamins and minerals, dining out, and exercise tips.
Also chart your own eating habits with a daily food planner, receive
support and motivation, and do your own self-assessment of your
fitness and eating habits.
- Aerobics & Fitness Association
of America (AFAA)
Create your own personal exercise program on this site and find
a trainer near you for support and motivation. Also included on
this site are excerpts from the American Fitness Magazine.
- ExRx (Exercise Prescription)
An online resource for the exercise professional or fitness enthusiast,
with over 1500 pages of information about exercise, weight management,
and diet and nutrition. Also contains interactive pages that demonstrate
proper form for various weight training and stretching exercises.
Users will also find tools to calculate body fat percentage, body
mass index, and creating and tracking your own exercise program.
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Related Topics
- Eating Disorders
- Exercise
Combining a regular exercise routine with a healthy, nutritious
diet is the best way to go if your goals include losing or maintaining
a healthy weight in addition to reducing the risk of high cholesterol,
high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic health problems.
Below are two ways you can fit fitness in to your daily life of
juggling work and family responsibilities, in addition to some exercise
tools to help you set up a fitness routine for yourself.
- Health*Matters
Walking Group
Join the Health*Matters Walking Group for an energizing and refreshing
way to fit exercise into your busy schedule. No enrollment necessary.
The Walking Group meets year-round every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 12:10 pm at the Campanile. Enjoy the benefits of walking
by taking a 30-35 minute walk through campus with some of your peers.
For more information, please contact Health*Matters at (510) 643-4646.
- Recreational Sports Facility
(RSF)
Located on Bancroft Way, the RSF features an Olympic-size pool,
basketball courts, racquetball courts, squash courts, handball courts,
badminton, volleyball courts, a weight room, fitness machines, table
tennis, and locker rooms with towel service. CalFIT also offer a
wide variety of classes in fitness, sports, dance, aerobics, and
martial arts. Membership programs and fees are available to students,
staff, faculty, and the community at discounted rates. Check the
website or call (510) 642-7796 for more information.
- Exercise Tools:
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Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to diagnose,
treat or provide a second opinion on any health problem or disease.
It is meant to support, not replace, the relationship that exists
between an individual and his/her clinician.
Last reviewed: July 2007
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