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Meals Matter

Source: http://www.mealsmatter.org/

Meals Matter is a non-commercial website developed and supported by the Dairy Council of California, a not-for-profit organization funded by California dairy processors and producers. Meals Matter is a free site and does not include any advertising.

Their programs teach healthful eating habits based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and USDA's MyPyramid food guidance system.

Meals Matter strives to assist the family meal preparer in overseeing the family's meal and snack choices by making informed decisions that lead to optimal health. Registered dietitians who are skilled in education create practical and nutritionally accurate tools customizable to your family's unique needs and interests.

Nutrition Philosophy
Meals Matter value individual choice and recognize that taste, the enjoyment of foods, and family and cultural traditions are important factors in healthy food decisions.

Meals Matter believes that making healthy food choices from all food groups leads to lifelong health and wellness. All foods can be part of healthful eating when managed for variety, moderation, and proportionality. Meals Matter encourages a core of low-fat choices, based on USDA's MyPyramid.

Meals Matter Features
Registering and completing the family food profile allows you to participate more meaningfully on the site and it enables Meals Matter to provide personalized nutrition information to you. Registration on the website and use of the online tools and recipes is FREE.

Interactive tools
The Meal Planning Tools — Cookbook, Meal Planner, Meal Suggestions, Pantry, Recipes and Shopping List — provide a range of useful features to make planning healthy meals easier.
•Meal Planner helps you to plan ahead for quick and healthy meals  
•Shopping list saves you time and helps limit impulse buys at the grocery store  
•Build your Pantry helps you build a well-stocked kitchen  
•Cookbook helps you organize your favorite family recipes.  
•Recipe database provides thousands of options for creative family meals. 
•Personalized Interactive Tools help you make healthy food and activity choices. 


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