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Nutrition
mypyramid.gov
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Many items can be downloaded and require Adobe
Acrobat.
Other items can be ordered through our
office. Just call us at 619-692-8858. |
| Breakfast
Cereal |
When you choose
a breakfast cereal, it is important to consider the fiber, iron,
sugar and salt content. Guidelines for these ingredients as well
as specific brand-name suggestions for a healthy choice.
Available
in English and Spanish
Please call 619-692-8858 to order or email us at contact@sharethecaredental.org |
| Breakfast: The Way To Start Your Day! |
A healthy breakfast may reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. This trifold brochure is packed with facts and tips for a healthy way to start your day!
Available
in English and Spanish
 Download (English)
526K pdf
Download (Spanish)
557K pdf |
| Candy
is Dandy... But Tough on Teeth |
Did you know
that teeth are harmed from the amount of time that sugar is in the
mouth, not just the amount of sugar in the treat? This one-page
flyer explains why this is so and gives suggestions to help reduce
the risk of tooth decay when eating sweets. Also, suggestions for
less harmful treats are given.
Available in English and Spanish
Download (English) 60K pdf
Download (Spanish) 60K pdf |
| Food
Choices for Healthy Teeth |
Three-fold brochure
describes how the food you eat creates cavities and what you can
do to protect your teeth. Sample choices of food appropriate for
children and adults.
Available
in English and Spanish
Please call
619-692-8858 to order or email us at contact@sharethecaredental.org |
| Happy and Healthy Celebrations |
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Ever consider providing healthful snacks or party favors at your child's next school or child care celebration? Too many sweet snacks can contribute to obesity and cavities. This trifold brochure has many creative ideas on alternative snacks and party favors for your child's next school or child care party.
Available
in English
Download (English)
147K pdf
Download (Spanish)
167K pdf |
| Keep
Teeth Strong: Eat Less Sugar! |
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Even if you
don't add sugar to your food, it is still easy to get a lot because
many foods have sugar added as they are made. Also the sugars found
naturally in food such as fruit and honey are no better for teeth
than white table sugar. Easy-to-use table listing the sugar content
of some favorite foods.
Available
in English and Spanish
Download
103K pdf |
| Snacks
For Healthy Smiles and Healthy Bodies |
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This one page
flyer is a great guide for both adults and children. Contains suggestions
for low calorie, healthy-teeth snacks from four food groups.
Available
in English and Spanish
Download
(English) 272K pdf
Download
(Spanish) 323K pdf |
| Snacking...What's
in Your Cupboard? |
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Positive suggestions
for snacks that you can keep on hand that promote healthy teeth.
This
two-page flyer lists foods that your teeth would be better off without
and suggestions to minimize the risk if you do eat them.
Available in
English
Download
(English) 216K pdf |
| Tart:
Not So Smart... for Teeth |
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Sour treats
and drinks can be refreshing but like sweets, these foods can cause
cavities. This three-fold brochure explains how this can happen
and suggests ways to avoid damage from acidic food and drinks. Acid
and sugar content of some popular drinks are listed.
Available
in English and Spanish
Full
color brochure available in limited numbers. Original copy available
for black and white reproduction.
Please call 619-692-8858 to order or email us at contact@sharethecaredental.org |
| What's
In Your Cup? |
Do you really
know what is in that morning cup of java? Many coffee drinks are
DOUBLE TROUBLE with high sugar and fat. This trifold brochure let's
you know what's in a typical drink, alternatives and calorie saving
tips.
Available
in English and Spanish
Download (English)
551K pdf
Download (Spanish)
315K pdf |
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