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Session 3:
Strategies for healthy eating
Preparing for the Session
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the importance of choosing more healthful foods
Identify more healthful foods by reading food labels
Choose to incorporate healthier eating into daily routines
Materials, Supplies, Handouts, and Equipment
In addition to the general materials, supplies, and equipment listed on page and 2 of the
Program Leaders Guide, you will need the following:
Appendix J: GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker (one copy per participant)
Appendix K: Weekly Pledge form (one copy per participant)
NDEP Fat and Calorie Counters (one per participant, plus a few extras)
A few healthful food items, such as fresh fruits and vegetables or whole wheat bread. (You could
add lean meat if your meeting facility has a refrigerator, or if you bring a cooler with ice, to
keep the meat from spoiling.) Although you could simply show and talk about these food items,
discussing the nutritional value of these foods and then enjoying them as a snack provides a more
powerful experience.
Several packaged or canned food items with food labels, including healthful and less healthful
alternatives for comparison.
Pre-session and post-session questionnaires for Session 3 found in Appendix M (one copy per
participant, plus a few extras).
NOTE: Before administering the pre- and post-session questionnaires, check with your sponsoring organization
regarding its guidelines on data collection. Your organization or its funding agencies may require clearance of this
data collection and may have special processes for approval.
Appendix N: Read the Food Label to Choose Foods Lower in Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol
(one copy per participant).
Appendix O: Empower Yourself! Learn Your Cholesterol Number (one copy per participant).
See ordering information in the following section.
OPTIONAL: At least two helpers to assist participants with flling out questionnaires and other
tasks
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 3