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Printable Materials and Handouts

Find printable handouts and fact sheets that can be used for health fairs, classes, and other food or nutrition-related events.

  • Recipes

    Cook up something new in your kitchen with these healthy, delicious recipes.

  • Easy Steps to Prevent Food Waste

    View four tips to help you save money when food shopping and help the environment.

    • USDA

  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Consumer Resources

    View printable brochures and handouts with healthy eating tips based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, including:

    • USDA, HHS

  • MyPlate Print Materials

    Browse the MyPlate collection of printable tip sheets and resources. These materials are in the public domain.

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • MyPlate Activity Sheets for Kids

    Want your kids to learn how to build a healthy meal? Use these clever activity sheets to find ideas and tips!

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

    View this fact sheet with nutrition tips for breastfeeding moms. 

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

  • Food Safety Brochures & Publications

    View printable materials about food safety, including guides, activity books, and tip sheets.

    • USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service

  • Curricula and Lesson Plans

    View lessons, workshops, activities, and curricula for teachers. Topics include food, nutrition, physical activity, and food safety.

    • USDA, National Agricultural Library, Food and Nutrition Information Center

  • Food and Physical Activity Checklist

    Use this checklist to track healthy eating and exercise habits throughout your day!

    • USDA, SNAP-Ed Connection

  • Healthy Eating: Health Tips for Families

    View tips for building healthy eating habits in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This fact sheet is available in 13 languages.

    • HHS, Administration for Children and Families

  • Everyday Food Safety Resources for Health Educators

    FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition developed “Everyday Food Safety” resources to increase food safety awareness among young adults ages 18 – 29. Check out the materials available to use in your classroom, health expo, waiting room, or website.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

  • What's New with the Nutrition Facts Label

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages with a new design, making it easier to make informed choices towards healthy eating habits. 

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration

  • The New and Improved Nutrition Facts Label - Key Changes

    This one-page handout highlights the key changes being made to the new Nutrition Facts Label.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration

  • Tips to Reduce Food Waste - Print & Share

    Share these tips to reduce food waste, save money, and protect the environment.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration

  • NHLBI Publications and Resources: DASH Diet

    Browse handouts and recipes for the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet. Topics include getting more potassium, staying on track, and meal tracking for different calorie levels.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

  • Order Free Publications

    Looking for materials about healthy aging for older adults? Download or order these free handouts and booklets on exercise, nutrition, and other health topics.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

  • Advanced Health Information Search: Patient Education and Outreach Materials

    View science-based fact sheets and handouts for health fairs and community events. 

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  • Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better Program Guide

    The Sisters Together program encourages Black women ages 18 and older to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Learn how to bring the program to your community.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network

  • Eating Disorders: About More Than Food Brochure

    Download, print,or order a free copy of this brochure on eating disorders. Also available in Spanish.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health

  • Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets

    Access vitamin and mineral supplement fact sheets for the consumer or health professional. Available in PDF format, and in Spanish.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

  • Dietary Guidelines Toolkit for Professionals

    Find handouts that teach how to build a healthy eating routine, cut down on added sugars, cut down on sodium, and cut down on saturated fat.

    • HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

  • Move Your Way Fact Sheets and Posters

    Print and share these fact sheets and posters to help people learn key recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines. Find materials for adults, older adults, parents and kids, and during and after pregnancy.

    • HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

  • Patient Materials

    Browse by health topic or resource type to find 1-page printable fact sheets written at the 6th- to 8th-grade reading level in English or Spanish.

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • 30-Day Fruit and Veggie Challenge

    Challenge yourself to eating fruits and vegetables in new ways by following along to this 30-day calendar.

    • Department of Defense, Navy Medicine, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  • Mastering Healthy and Flavorful Cooking

    What are healthy cooking methods, and what equipment do you need for each method? Read this handout to find out.

    • Department of Defense, Navy Medicine, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  • One Day at a Time: 31-Day Challenge for a Healthier Life

    Use this 31-day calendar to challenge yourself to one choice for a healthy weight each day.

    • Department of Defense, Navy Medicine, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  • Spice It Up!

    View a table of spices to learn about their flavors and uses.

    • Department of Defense, Navy Medicine, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  • How to Use a Hunger Scale for Healthier Habits

    Use this handout to measure your hunger level on a scale of 1 to 10.

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • MOVE! Weight Management Program

    Find handouts to help you manage your weight with healthy eating and physical activity. Also available in Spanish.

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Weekly Menu Planner

    Use this handout to plan weekly meals and create a grocery list.

    • Utah State University Extension