A Better Diet Has More Fiber and Less Fat

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Any adult who needs a lower-fat, higher fiber diet

Strongly recommends a preventive approach to lifelong eating. Explains cholesterol, HDLs, LDLs, clogged arteries, etc. Opens to a large chart with food advice.

All The Food We Eat Counts - even the one-third we eat away from home

8th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: All adults

Americans eat a large percentage of food outside of the home. Teaches how this food can be healthy.

An Easy Guide To Lower Cholesterol

6th grade reading level, 7 panels

Code: D

Language: English

Indications: Those with lower reading levels who need to cut down on cholesterol

Answers commonly asked question: "How can smoking hurt my arteries?" "What does exercise do to cholesterol?", etc. Lists foods to eat, to avoid and to go easy on.

Choose More Low-Calorie Foods

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Anyone who needs to cut calories

Makes the food pyramid meaningful! Lists calories of common foods, foods that are good sources of fiber and warns against high-fat foods.

Cutting Down on Fat and Salt

7th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: B

Language: English

Indications: All adults who need to learn more about fat or sodium

Specific, constructive advice about cutting down on fat and salt, including which foods to buy and which to leave at the store. Gives recipes as teaching tools.

Eat Less Fat

7th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Any adult who needs less fat

A clear explanation gives specific advice on selecting lower-fat choices for all food groups. Opens to a large helpful chart.

Eat More Fiber

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Any adult who needs more fiber

This pamphlet explain the benefits of fiber, offers suggestions of high fiber food choices and folds out to a chart of high fiber foods.

Eat Well During Pregnancy

4th grade reading level, 5 panels

Code: D

Language: English, Vietnamese, Spanish

Indications: All pregnant women

Based on the food groups, dietary advice is clear and direct. Discusses morning sickness, food cravings and good weight gains. Emphasizes the need to avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Food Poisoning and You

9th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: All adults

G-I symptoms (cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite) are often symptoms of food poisoning. Teaches how to prevent food poisoning.

Giving Up the Salt Shaker is a Good First Step - but salt is hidden in many other foods

8th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Anyone who needs to restrict sodium

Processed American foods hide salt. The large inside chart gives salt contents of common foods to help decrease sodium intake.

How to Have a Nice Healthy Baby

2nd grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Pregnant women with low reading levels

Explains how dependent the unborn baby is on the mother. Includes information on dietary needs of pregnant women. Teaches the need to avoid smoking, drinking and other drugs, STDs and domestic violence.

Hypoglycemia

5th grade reading level, 15 panels

Code: C

Language: English

Indications: All adults who need to learn about hypoglycemia

Explains how hypoglycemia happens, symptoms of low blood sugar, glucose tolerance tests, use of appropriate diet and the glycemic index of foods.

Lowering Your Cholesterol

7th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Anyone who needs to lower their cholesterol

Contains invaluable charts with common foods and their caloric content, fat content and ratio of unsaturated fat. Also has a sample menu and an explanation of terms.

Lowering Your Triglyceride Levels

8th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: People with elevated triglyceride levels

Clear advice on how to lower triglyceride level by losing weight and choosing appropriate foods. Discusses saturated fats, sugar and alcohol.

Retrain Your Eating Habits for the Rest of Your Life

5th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: B

Language: English

Indications: Anyone with a tendency to being overweight

Goes beyond a "dry" sample menu. Encourages the reader to become more insightful into his/her own eating habits.

Two Food Charts That Tell You Which Are High And Low In Sodium

8th grade reading level, 5 panels

Code: A

Language: English

Indications: Anyone who needs to cut down on sodium

An easy-to-follow approach to sodium restriction. Two food circles help people recognize high-sodium foods and seasonings.

What's For Dinner

5th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: B

Language: English

Indications: Anyone who needs better eating habits

Introduces the food pyramid. Explains how to make low-fat and/or low-sodium eating practical - for breakfast, lunch and dinner.