SUPPLEMENTAL
RESOURCES
Module 1
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“What is 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count!” Video
Learn what each number in 5-2-1-0 represents and how they support healthy habits.5-2-1-0 Website
Provides resources and information to promote the 5-2-1-0 healthy living framework, which encourages eating 5 fruits and vegetables, limiting screen time to 2 hours, engaging in 1 hour of physical activity, and aiming for 0 sugary drinks daily. -
“What Does 5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Look Like?” Video
The “5” in 5-2-1-0 reminds us to aim for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This video covers what those servings actually look like for a variety of fruits and veggies.
USDA MyPlate “Focus on Fruits”
offers quick tips for adding fruits into your dietUSDA MyPlate “Vary Your Vegetables”
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“Creating SMART Goals” Video
Walk through the steps of setting a health goal. Big or small, goals help set us up for success for longterm health.
SMART Goal Setting Worksheet *PDF
Use this worksheet to help keep track of your goals.
Start Simple with MyPlate
simple tips and reminders to help gradually improve our eating habitsUSDA MyPlate App
helps users set and track personalized goals based on MyPlate guidelines
Module 2
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“Planning a Menu and Creating a Grocery List” Video
DescriptionSpend Smart 5 Day Meal Planning
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: website offers a worksheet and guidance for planning healthy, budget-friendly meals for five days.Planning Tools: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Spend Smart Eat Smart
Explore this site to find resources like a budget calculator, expense tracker, shopping tips, and tools and ideas for menu planning.USDA MyPlate Meal Planning Tips
offers quick tips on how to plan balanced, nutritious mealsProduce Basics
Click on individual fruits and veggies to learn how to store, clean, and prepare them, plus check out recipes starring your favorite produce with this Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Spend Smart Eat Smart resource.
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“Why and How to Shop in Season” Video
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Iowa Department of Agriculture Produce Calendar
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“Cleaning and Storing Fruits and Vegetables” Video
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Module 3
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“Roasted Vegetables” 5-2-1-0 Recipe Video
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“Slow Cooker Meals: Salsa Chicken” 5-2-1-0 Recipe Video
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“Seasoning and Adding Flavors” Video
Follow along to make at home seasonings including Taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, and a curry blend.
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Module 4
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“Everything you Need to Know About the Nutrition Fact Label” Video
FDA - "What's on the Nutrition Facts Label?: https://www.fda.gov/media/135197/down...
FDA - Interactive Nutrition Facts Label: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/script...
Cut Down on Sodium Fact Sheet: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sit...Description
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“Everything You Should Know About Added Sugar” Video
FDA Added Sugar on the Nutrition Facts Label: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-fa...
Cut Down On Added Sugar: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sit...
USDA MyPlate - Make Better Beverage Choices: https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sit...Description text goes here
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“Everything You Should Know About Fat in Your Food” Video
USDA MyPlate Rethink Fats: https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sit...
FDA - Highs and Lows of Percent Daily Value: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-fa...
Cut Down On Saturated Fat: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sit...Description text goes here
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“Everything You Should Know About Dietary Fiber” Video
USDA MyPlate - Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains: https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sit...
USDA Food Sources of Fiber: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sit...Item description
Module 5
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SpendSmart EatSmart App: https://spendsmart.extension.iastate.... USDA MyPlate - Shop Simple with MyPlate: https://www.myplate.gov/app/shopsimpl...
Spend Smart 5 Day Meal Planning Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: website offers a worksheet and guidance for planning healthy, budget-friendly meals for five days.
Planning Tools: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Spend Smart Eat Smart: offers tools and resources to help you plan nutritious meals, save money, and manage your food budget effectively
Meal Planning, USDA MyPlate provides practical strategies for meal planning, offering advice on how to create balanced, nutritious meals ahead of time while saving time and money.
Produce Basics, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Spend Smart Eat Smart: provides handouts and videos on how to store, clean, and prepare various fresh fruits and vegetables
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“Fresh, Frozen, or Canned?” Video
SpendSmart Basics - Vegetables: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/p... Spend Smart Basics - Fruit: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/p...
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Module 6
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DietaryGuidelines.gov nutrient-dense food swaps: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sit...
Spend Smart 5 Day Meal Planning Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: website offers a worksheet and guidance for planning healthy, budget-friendly meals for five days.
Planning Tools: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Spend Smart Eat Smart: offers tools and resources to help you plan nutritious meals, save money, and manage your food budget effectively
Meal Planning, USDA MyPlate provides practical strategies for meal planning, offering advice on how to create balanced, nutritious meals ahead of time while saving time and money.
Produce Basics, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Spend Smart Eat Smart: provides handouts and videos on how to store, clean, and prepare various fresh fruits and vegetables
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