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Curriculum

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Collaborative Group Nutrition Education Series - [1 page; 22 KB]
Brief summary of the NEW program and a list of available lesson packages.

Lesson Package 1: FOOD AND MONEY BASICS

A Food Guide - Foods for Wellness: Choices for Healthy Eating [6 pages; 492 KB]
Take a closer look at the Food Guide Pyramid.

Safe Food Handling [4 pages; 329 KB]
Here are some tips on handling and storing your foods safely.

Spending Less, Eating Better [6 pages - including insert; 415 KB]
Learn how to eat healthier foods while stretching your dollar.

Mirrors: Who Am I? [4 pages; 267 KB]
A simple activity booklet to help you evaluate your personal values in life.

Goal Setting [4 pages; 260 KB]
A simplified way of learning how to achieve your goals by setting a plan of action.

Balancing Act [4 pages; 295 KB]
Use this activity booklet to help you make the best use of your available resources to achieve your goals.

Lesson Package 2: PLANNING MEALS AND FOOD SHOPPING

A Food Guide - Foods for Wellness: Choices for Healthy Eating [6 pages; 492 KB]

Safe Food Handling [4 pages; 329 KB]
Here are some tips on handling and storing your foods safely.

Meal Planning [6 pages - including insert; 401 KB]

Spending Less, Eating Better [6 pages - including insert; 415 KB]
Learn how to eat healthier foods while stretching your dollar.

Lesson Package 3: FOOD PREPARATION AND METHODS

A Food Guide - Foods for Wellness: Choices for Healthy Eating [6 pages; 492 KB]
Foods for Wellness: Choices for Healthy Eating

Safe Food Handling [4 pages; 329 KB]
Here are some tips on handling and storing your foods safely.

Winning Ways in the Kitchen [4 pages; 555 KB]

Kitchen Safety [4 pages; 456 KB]

Microwave Cooking [4 pages; 549 KB]
An information guide to cooking with the microwave oven.

Food Keeper [12 pages; 965 KB]
A Consumer Guide to Food Quality and Safe Handling

Lesson Package 4: FOOD CHOICES

A Food Guide [6 pages; 492 KB]
Foods for Wellness: Choices for Healthy Eating

Safe Food Handling [4 pages; 329KB]
Here are some tips on handling and storing your foods safely.

Making Healthy Choices [6 pages; 671 KB]

Vegetables and Fruits [4 pages; 473 KB]
A basic guide to preparing and storing vegetables and fruits.

Herbs [4 pages; 512 KB]
A basic guide to herbs, which includes a few herb recipes.

Additional Lesson Sheets

Sauces, Dips and Dressing [4 pages; 336 KB]

Be Safe: A Home Guide to Help Keep Food Safe [4 pages; 385 KB]
A home guide with recommendations on how to prevent foodborne illness.

Family Time in the Kitchen [4 pages; 546 KB]

Meals in Minutes [4 pages; 374 KB]

Guide to Fast Foods [10 pages; 540 KB]
A guide to the caloric, sodium, and fiber content in common fast foods.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

"Produce" Snacks [4 pages; 392 KB]

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College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Updated December 20, 2007