The Center of Excellence for Training and Research Translation offers a variety of web-based trainings designed specifically for public health practitioners working in nutrition, physical activity, obesity and chronic disease prevention programs. 

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) launched the Interactive DRI for Healthcare Professionals, a new online tool that calculates an individual’s daily nutrient recommendations based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). This tool is intended to be used by healthcare professionals who may have an interest in using these values for dietary planning purposes. The Interactive DRI for Healthcare Professionals puts individual nutrient recommendations at the fingertips of those professionals who can help consumers interpret and use these DRI values to guide healthy dietary behaviors.

Body Basics: An Adolescent Provider Toolkit by the CA Dept. of Health Services offers information for adolescent healthcare providers on nutrition, physical activity, body image, overweight and eating disorders. Includes screening and assessment tools, office interventions and counseling guidelines, information and tip sheets, health education materials for teens and parents, and resources and referrals.

Child and Adolescent Obesity Provider Toolkit by the California Association of Health Plans & California Medical Association Foundation includes information on the prevention, assessment, early identification, weight management education and pre/post-bariatric surgery care of overweight and obese individuals.

Expert Committee Recommendations on the Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity by the American Medical Association. 

American Academy of Pediatrics' Obesity and Related Co-morbidities Coding Fact Sheet for Primary Care Pediatricians. 

Information for youth with diabetes.  Includes information on the big three nutrients you have to eat to stay healthy, meal planning, portion sizes, and the scoop on sugar for youth with diabetes.

National Dairy Council's online Nutrition Education Materials Catalog.  It features educational materials available for educators, health professionals, school foodservice professionals and consumers.  Please note that this catalog is browse only. To order materials or a free catalog, contact your local Dairy Council or National Dairy Council at 800-426-8271.

"The California Food Guide (CFG): Fulfilling the Dietary Guidelines for Americans" provides new information for health professionals on nutrition and physical activity. The CFG is primarily designed as a nutrition or training manual. It can be used by health professionals such as public health nutritionists, registered dietitians, physicians, nursing staff, health educators, and other community based health professionals. Since CFG is available on the web it can also be accessed by the general public. Food industry may also use CFG for new product development, promotional efforts, and consumer services. Academic organizations may also find the guide helpful as an educational tool.

Want more good information on how fruits and vegetables affect health and tips on getting them into your daily diet? Download free resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Start! movement is focused on motivating and encouraging all Americans to take up walking and other healthy habits as part of their daily routine all year around, and to live longer, stronger heart-healthy lives.  The Start! Wellness Program is free and has the tools to help employers make employee wellness a priority.  Please contact Lydia Kung at (415) 228-8416 if you have any questions.

CDC podcast called Finding a Balance on how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.  There is also information available from the Healthy Weight website.