Food and Nutrition

Your Food Is Trying To Tell You Something

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Animated video short for kids focuses on using the Nutrition Facts Label to make healthy dietary choices.

The Dangers of Unpasteurized Milk

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Unpasteurized milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms that can pose serious health risks to you and your family.

Advice About Eating Fish and Shellfish

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Serving guidelines fish and shellfish once your seafood is cooked and ready to be enjoyed can contribute to heart health and aid in children's proper growth and development.

Safe Handling of Raw Produce

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Family safety and handling fresh produce and fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices products safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness.

Grilling Tips for Food Safety

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Watch this video for some simple food safety tips on keeping bacteria at bay when eating outdoors.

The Game Day Food Action of Two Parties

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Video highlighting the importance of using the nutrition facts label to control portions, fat, calories and percent daily value.

Safe and Nutritious Cooking

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

All fruits and vegetables should be rinsed under running water and dried. Raw meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and flour should be stored and handled separately from produce.

Food Safety in the Kitchen Tools

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Get tips on how to help prevent food poisoning by proper use of refrigerators, microwaves, cutting boards and more.

Keep Foods Separate

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Anybody can get food poisoning, but some people are more likely to get seriously ill. Learn what causes food poisoning and who is more likely to get a foodborne illness.

Say No to Raw Dough!

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Flour is typically a raw agricultural product. This means it hasn’t been treated to kill germs like Escherichia coli (E. coli). Follow these safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay healthy when handling raw dough.

Anyone Can Get Food Poisoning

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Animated video shows four groups that are at higher risk of getting food poisoning. Prevent Food Poisoning - clean, separate, cook, and chill.

Food Safety - Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill!

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Make sure to keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold. Handling and preparing common foods, and what to avoid and how to make better choices to prevent food poisoning.

Food Safety - Smart Kids Fight BAC!

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Kids learn about food safety don't cross contaminate by using the same utensils on raw meat and cooked meat or raw vegetables

Prevent Food Poisoning

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:09:02 +0000

Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill for safe food handling! Fight foodborne bacteria and reduce the risk of foodborne illness for you and your family.

MyPlate Nutrition Guide

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

Tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.

Make Healthy Food Choices

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

Everything we eat and drink — the food and beverage choices we make day to day and over our lifetime — matters.
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The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

Kids, ages 8-12, in collaboration with a parent or guardian, to create an original lunch recipe that is healthy, affordable, and tasty.

Kids State Dinner

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama host the annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to promote cooking and healthy eating among young people across the nation.
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Inside the White House: The Kitchen Garden

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama and White House chef Sam Kass tell the story of the first garden on White House grounds since Eleanor Roosevelt's Victory Garden during World War II. This new garden was planted in the Spring of 2009 with the help of local elementary school children and has yielded a constant supply fresh produce for the First Family and White House events.
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Maya and Miguel

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

Maya and Miguel demonstrate the fun you can have with exercise and healthy eating
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Elmo Visits the White House Kitchen

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

Elmo joins White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass in White House kitchen to talk about the importance of healthy and delicious school meals following President Obama's signing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
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BAM! Body and Mind

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

G.A.M.E. Bring Out the Action Hero in You! Follow Secret Agent Kid X and the Action Hero Alliance as they overcome obstacles to save the world from evil mastermind Lethargo and his ultimate weapon, the Energy Vacuum! BAM! Body and Mind (CDC) gives students information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. Read More
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Let’s Move! Achievements

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

The physical and emotional health narrated by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Let's Move! Move Your Body Music Video with Beyoncé

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:16:55 +0000

In partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation
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