Digital Literacy Class
Nutrition & Health
Program
Spring 2011
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
MEA 4/15/11
[Pick the date]
University of Illinois Extension Cook County
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TITLE: Introduction to My Pyramid
PRESENTER: Michele Crawford-Program Assistant
Perspectives High School of Technology
DATE: April 28, 2011
TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm
Have you heard the saying “you are what you eat”? It’s true! Let My Pyramid be your
guide to eating right, staying fit and growing up healthy. Want to know the amount of
each food group you need daily? Enter your personal information to find out and
receive a customized Daily Food Plan. Learn more about MyFoodapedia and access
to food information such as food groups, calories & comparisons.
TITLE: My Pyramid Tracker & Build a Personal Profile
PRESENTER: Michele Crawford-Program Assistant
Perspectives High School of Technology
DATE: May 3, 2011
TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm
My Pyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that
provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition
messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information. The Food
Calories/Energy Balance feature automatically calculates your energy balance by
subtracting the energy you expend from physical activity from your food
calories/energy intake. Use of this tool helps you better understand your energy
balance status and enhances the link between good nutrition and regular physical
activity.
TITLE: How To Understand & Use Nutrition Food Labels
PRESENTER: Michele Crawford-Program Assistant
Perspectives High School of Technology
DATE: May 5, 2011
TIME: 6:00 -7:00 pm
How do you know if a food item is high or low in sugar? Trans fat? Salt? Through this
tool, you will learn how to read the label to assure that they are selecting healthy foods
which provide a good source of vitamins, and minerals and are low in fat, salt and
sugar. Knowing how to read the label is key to making healthier food choices.
TITLE: Analyze My Plate
PRESENTER: Michele Crawford, Program Assistant
Perspectives High School of Technology
Date: May 10, 2011
Time: 6:00 -7:00pm
Use this tool to examine what you eat. Learn how to create healthy meals and add a
variety of colorful vegetables and fruits. This tool addresses breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
TITLE: Budget Tips
PRESENTER: Sonja Henson, Program Assistant
Perspectives High School of Technology
Date: May 12, 2011
Time: 6:00 -7:00 pm
Learn to calculate an appropriate healthy food budget for your family, based on
USDA’s low- cost food plan. This easy-to-use calculator, offered by Iowa State
University Extension, helps to create a budget for what is a reasonable amount to
spend to feed your family healthy meals.
TITLE: Food Safety
PRESENTER: Sonja Henson, Program Assistant
Perspectives High School of Technology
Date: May 19, 2011
Time: 6:00 -7:00 pm
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) continues to work on improving the way it
provides and delivers recall information. When there is a food recall, many people will
want more information. Learn how to access this information and subscribe to receive
all the updates on food recalls.
For further information please contact:
University of Illinois Extension
SNAP-Ed/Family Nutrition Program
8751 S. Greenwood Avenue Suite 112-122
Chicago. IL 60619
P: 773-768-7779 F: 773-768-4818
Maria E. Araiza-Program Coordinator
Email: maraiza@illinois.edu
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