Why is a Regional
Food Guide Necessary?
Who Should Use This Guide?
For information about the Northeast Regional Food Guide, contact: Jennifer L. Wilkins, Ph.D., R.D.
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The Northeast Regional Food Guide is a new nutrition education
tool that helps consumers in the Northeastern United States choose a nutritious diet that promotes health and supports an active life. In addition to these nutrition and health goals, the Northeast Regional Food Guide encourages Northeasterners to eat foods grown in their region. By eating more of the foods grown and processed closer to home, consumers can help the local economy, support local farmers, and promote a sustainable, local food system, while enjoying a varied and delicious diet. The Guide is available through Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
The Northeast Regional Food Guide consists of a full color information poster, a seasonal produce guide, and a set of eight fact sheets.The poster, with its food pyramid and seasonal lists, will help consumers learn more about eating a healthy, seasonal diet of northeastern foods. The fact
sheets provide additional information related to nutrition, tips on using
seasonal produce, information about northeast food production, a seasonal
regional quiz, and ideas for nutritional educators and food
service managers.
The Northeast Regional Food Guide was developed by Jennifer L.Wilkins PhD. R.D. and Jennifer Boaker-Smith M.S.with consultation from a
multidisciplinary advisory team from the 12-state Northeast region.
Food Pyramid | Seasonal
Produce Lists | Poster
Fact Sheets | Ordering
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