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The Department of Agriculture introduces the new food icon, MyPlate, to replace the MyPyramid image as the government's primary food group symbol. An easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits, MyPlate is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

ACD's Potpourri Nutrition Quizzes are now available on our website to download and print!

Simply follow these steps:

1.  Once you are on our website, click "Potpourri" in the top red title bar.

2.  Next, select "Potpourri Quizzes" on the left menu bar.

3.  Select the month, and language of the nutrition quiz you wish to download and print!

The Kid's Fest is a wonderful live and fast paced outdoor extravaganza. It is a very large outdoor expo where families learn about boating, camping and fishing. There are dozens of vendor booths, learning stations, and activi

Not getting enough physical activity is a problem for many of us – and, a study finds, especially for obese people with arthritis.

IMPORTANT: The Illinois Office is currently closed today, June 22, 2011 due to a power outage in the area. We apologize for the inconvenience. ACD will continue to post updates as they are received.

Trainings on the new Chicago Department of Public Health child care standards for prevention of childhood obesity.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Please check out USDA's website regarding MyPlate.gov!

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Para Español, oprima el link debajo para la nueva version de la pyramide de comida de USDA!

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/sp-index.html

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