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• ChooseMyPlate.gov

  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)

• MyFoodAdvisor

  Registration Required

  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)

• Rethink Your Drink

  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)

• The Good Health Club

  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

• Tips for Teens with Diabetes: Get Active

  This easy-to-read, bilingual Spanish and English tip sheet encourages teens to be more physically active to better manage their diabetes. En español

  National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

• Weight Watchers

  Cost Associated

  Registration Required

  This program can help you lose weight by forming helpful habits, eating smarter, getting more exercise, and providing support through in-person meetings and online resources. En español

  Weight Watchers