Healthcare Providers: Food and Nutrition Referral Resoures
Food and Nutrition for Black Female Adolescents
Nutrition is a significant part of managing our health and wellness as people. When managing obesity, access to nutritious food options is crucial for patient success.
In a 2017 Brief on Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that:
It is essential to address the root causes of health inequality by looking at the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) that play a role in obesity and its treatment. These root causes of health disparities must be addressed to achieve health equity.
Food Supports
Nutrition and Whole Body Wellness
making Food & Nutrition Choices
Plate-by-plate
The Plate-By-Plate-Approach
A Method created by a Registered Dietitian
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Key Components:
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50% Grains/Starches: Bread, rice, pasta, or potatoes.
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25% Protein: Meat, fish, tofu, beans, or eggs.
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25% Fruits/Vegetables: Raw or cooked.
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Add-ons: A serving of dairy (milk, yogurt) and healthy fats (avocado, oils, nuts) are included.​​
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Making Food & Nutrition Choice: Nutrition guide
​Nutrition and Health Guides for Teens
A guide for teenagers from a division of the National Institute of Health.
making Food & Nutrition Choices - choose my plate
​​Choose My Plate
​Create a Personalised Plate for yourself based on your individual factors/background
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*REMEMBER these are estimates; please consult your healthcare team about your individual needs,​
Black Girls eat
This site seeks to be a supportive space for Black adolescents and women of all body types and sizes.
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Black Girls Eat
Provides Plant-Based recipes, shopping ideas, and advice to help families transition to a healthier lifestyle.​