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  • ChooseMyPlate.gov External Web Site Policy

    ChooseMyPlate.gov from the USDA illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet and provides tools for diet/calorie tracking and information on weight management, physical activity, and healthy eating. Some materials available in Spanish.

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • dLife TV External Web Site Policy

    This weekly television series is dedicated to empowering the millions of Americans living with diabetes, featuring real people, real stories, celebrities, advice, and diabetes-friendly cooking.

    dLife TV

  • Go Meals External Web Site Policy

    This application for the iPhone and iPad provides users with instant access to diabetes nutrition facts for making healthy eating choices.

    Go Meals

  • Make Your Calories Count External Web Site Policy

    This interactive learning program helps you plan a healthful diet using nutrition labels while managing calorie intake.

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  • MyFoodAdvisor External Web Site Policy

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    This online tracking tool lets you track what you eat to manage your diabetes and prevent the onset of complications.  Explore nearly 5,000 foods and find recipes and healthy alternatives to improve your meals. En español

    American Diabetes Association (ADA)

  • MyPlate External Web Site Policy

    Registration Required

    This online calorie counter and food journal allows you to set your weight loss goals, track your daily caloric intake, and log your fitness activities.

    Livestrong

  • MyPlate D External Web Site Policy

    Registration Required

    This online tracking tool will help you manage your diabetes by tracking your nutritional intake and monitoring your blood glucose and insulin usage.  It also provides nutritionist-approved diabetic recipes and support from other members.

    Livestrong

  • Rethink Your Drink External Web Site Policy

    On this website you'll find suggestions for reducing the number of calories in what you drink and help deciphering nutrition facts labels. En español

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • Spark Teens External Web Site Policy

    Registration Required

    This website offers teens free nutrition, health, and fitness tools, along with support and resources that help teens achieve their health goals.

    SparkPeople

  • The Good Health Club External Web Site Policy

    This toolkit helps educate parents and children on ways to change to a healthier lifestyle and diet through a 5-2-1-0 message. The Good Health Club campaign promotes healthy choices and behaviors in children through fun, effective, age-appropriate communications. Some materials are available in Spanish.

    BlueCross and BlueShield Association

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