We all remember that MyPlate's anniversary is in June, but the anniversary of MiPlato, the Spanish edition of MyPlate, can sometimes get forgotten during the back-to-school hustle and bustle. Well, here at Food and Health, we're not about to let that happen. September marks the second anniversary of MiPlato, and we're here to celebrate it!

Last month, we brought you an award-winning idea for children's wellness classes. This week, we thought we would share another amazing idea from the same contest. This one is all about worksite wellness, and we've included tons of resources that could help make the course a snap!

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that adults who sat for more than 11 hours a day had a 40% chance of dying within 3 years from any cause, compared to those who sat for less than 4 hours a day. The chances increase by 15% fot those who sat for 8 to 11 hours a day, as compared to those who sat for less than 5.

It's been far too long since we cracked the vault to give you a sneak peek at the resources that our Communicating Food for Health members enjoy every day. Today's post is all about diabetes and how to eat healthful snacks that are good for your blood sugar...

I'm back with more of my favorite new resources that are making an appearance in our Nutrition Education Store this summer. Which are you most excited about?

This summer has been an especially busy one here at Food and Health Communications, and I want to make sure that you don't miss a single thing that could make your life easier! We've been researching, recipe testing, and starting new projects all summer long, devoting ourselves to exciting products that can breathe new life into nutrition education. So, what have we been up to?

MyPlate is a fantastic guide to balanced eating, but did you know that it can help with portion control too? Yes, balancing your plate is important, but if that plate is the size of a football field, the meal won't be as healthful. It's just too much food. Serving size matters, and moderation is key.

Take a tour down the yogurt aisle of the grocery store and it will remind you of a showroom. I bet you will be surprised at how many new styles of products and choices you can buy.

"Priceless .... all you wanted to know about diabetes but were afraid to ask ..... The 12 Lessons of Diabetes is the ultimate reference for health practitioners in their quest for optimal diabetic teaching resource materials." -- Barbara Hart, MS, RD.

You asked, we delivered! We are so excited to introduce our new book, the 12 Lessons of Diabetes. In this book, you'll find everything you need to know about diabetes management and prevention, all in one handy place. The book is full of tips and tricks from researchers and dietitians, resources from the CDC, The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, MyPlate, and much more! So what are you waiting for? Check it out!

It's Running and Fitness Week! To celebrate, we're posting an article about the impact of exercise on heart health. Where did we find such an amazing article, you ask? Why, it's from our comprehensive member library! Read on for a sneak peek at our exclusive content...

In today's post, Jill Weisenberger, MS, RD, CDE, debunks fad diet claims. So get ready Sensa, Master Cleanse, Wheat Belly, and Magic Weight Loss Tea -- we're bringing science to the table!

Nutrition Month is winding down, but we're still going strong! Today we bring you a list of 8 danger zones that can throw off a healthful eating plan when dining out. But don't worry, we don't stop there. We also offer creative and simple solutions that will help you steer clear of each danger zone.

We love Nutrition Month almost as much as we love our readers. That's why we put together this guide to portion sizes. Feel free to print it out and distribute it to your clients.

Our Nutrition Month celebration continues with a scientific guide to snacking. The guide was crafted by James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN. Though originally written solely for our member library, part of this article is now available here -- just for you.

This week, we continue our celebration of Nutrition Month with a very special guide to cooking light. Now, up until today, this guide was only available to members of our Nutrition Education Library, but today we decided to unlock it just for you...

Packing a lunch can be great for your health! Choosing and preparing exactly what you want to eat gives you more control over calorie and nutrient content than you would have in a restaurant or when eating packaged foods. So how can you pack a healthful and satisfying lunch without slaving in the kitchen all day? Try these tips!

Fitting exercise into a busy schedule can be difficult, but just because you don't have a 90 minute block of free time to go to the gym doesn't mean that you have to totally give up on getting fit. In fact, lunch breaks offer a great way to burn calories, and this post will show you how!

While everyone is talking about exciting new buzzwords like sustainability, local sourcing, and many flavor trends, there is one huge consumer trend we cannot ignore that is changing many industries and consumer habits. And that is the mobile use of the internet!

Today we're taking an excerpt from one of our most popular PowerPoint shows and bringing you the basics of cholesterol education. Learn about the types of cholesterol, the health risks it can pose, and ways to reduce your cholesterol levels...