Hard Hats with Heart - Nutrition Resources
One out of four construction workers is obese. Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. We want to help you live a longer, healthier life by giving you all the resources you need to make healthy changes to your diet.
Videos:
Hydration [3:28] A local nutritionist teaches importance of hydration and shares tips and tricks to get the most from you drink
Chef Lauren Chandler - Making a Healthy Jobsite Lunch
Eat Smart [2:55] Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. Nicole Darabi, a local nutritionist, gives you tips on how to cut down on the bad stuff but still eat deliciously.
Rethink Your Drink [2:30] Nutritionist Nicole Darabi discusses dangers of sugar sweetened beverages, and healthy alternatives to sip smart.
Toolbox Talks:
- Artificial Sweeteners in the Real World (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Change Your Salty Ways in 21 Days (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- Get the Scoop on Sodium & Salt (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- How Much Sodium Should I Eat in a Day (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- How Too Much Sugar Affects Your Health (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- Meal Prepping (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Read the Label & Choose Wisely (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- Reducing Sugary Drinks In Your Diet (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- Seasons of Eating (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Sneaky Sugar (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Staying Hydrated (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- Sugar-Free vs. No Added Sugar (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
- Too Much Sugar Isn't So Sweet for Your Health (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Where Does All the Sodium Come From (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)
Printable Resources:
- Checklist evaluation for meetings/catered meals (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Cut Out Added Sugars Poster 11x17 (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Easy Ways to Eat Healthy Table Tent – for use with Avery template 5309 (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Eat the Rainbow Table Tent – for use with Avery template 5309 (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Heart Check Mark Poster 11x17 (PDF)(link opens in new window), (link opens in new window)Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- How to Read Nutrition Labels 11x17 (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- How to Spot Added Sugar Table Tent – for use with Avery template 5309 (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Protein Serving Sizes Poster 11x17 (PDF)(link opens in new window), Spanish Version (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Shop Smart and Save Infographic (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Sip Smarter Infographic (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Sip Smarter Poster 11x17 (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Sip Smarter Table Tent – for use with Avery template 5309 (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Vending machine inventory worksheets (XLS)(link opens in new window)
- Vending machine inventory worksheet- beverage (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Vending machine inventory worksheet- food (PDF)(link opens in new window)
- Watch Out for Added Sugars Infographic (PDF)(link opens in new window)
Trainings:
The American Heart Association has a suite of resources on heart.org, explore our high blood pressure topic for more information. If you are interested in industry-specific messaging around this topic, please contact [email protected] to discuss ways we can partner.
Return to the Chattanooga Hard Hats with Heart homepage for more resources.
