Healthy Families

There is a lot of nutrition information on the internet; some of it may be misleading or not true. Our team of UConn registered dietitians provides fact-based food and nutrition information to help you make informed choices, and stay healthy! Below are tip sheets that offer trustworthy information on health and nutrition for adults. Our information is provided in pdf format, in both English and Spanish.


Family Health

Winter Health

Healthy Families in the Winter handout

PDF available in English. Click image to view and download.

Healthy Habits

Handout on how to build healthy habits

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Boost Your Immune System

Boost Immune System handout

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Iron Needs

iron benefits and food sources

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Healthy Holiday Tips

Healthy Holiday Tips

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Family Meals

Family Meals #1

Family meals tip sheet

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Cooking with Family

Cooking with Family tip sheet

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Family Meals #2

Family meals tip sheet

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Family Meals #3

Family meals tip sheet

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Family Meals #4

Family meals tip sheet

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Hydration

Drink More Water tip sheet

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Portions/Weight Management

All About Calories

information on calories and image of a food label

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Added Sugar

go easy on added sugar handout

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Your Portion Guide

Guide to Portion Sizes Handout

PDF available in English. Click image to view and download.

Go Easy on Sweets

handout with tips on how to reduce added sugar during the holidays

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Avoid Weight Gain

handout on how to avoid weight gain during the holidays

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Sugar Terms

handout on terms that mean sugar on a food label

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

BMI Guide

BMI guide handout

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Heart Health

Choose Fats Wisely!

yellow background and text with picture of avocado

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Mediterranean Diet

yellow background and text with picture of avocado

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Coconut vs Olive Oil

pictures of coconut and olive oil and white text on a brown background

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Omega-3 Fats

Omega-3 Fats

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Salt/Sugar/Cholesterol

Sugar Salt Cholesterol

PDF available in English. Click image to view and download.

How Much Sodium

how much sodium handout

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Heart Health Tips

Take Care of Your Heart Handout

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Sodium Chart

list of common foods and sodium content listed in milligrams

PDF available in English and Spanish. Click image to view and download.

Healthy Recipes

Healthy Recipes

Cooking Videos

Videos on Cooking