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Balancing Good Eats - Featuring. The "NJ Youth Transition Tip Challenge"

There needs to be a set plan when it comes to healthy eating. There are unique factors to consider when planning a balanced meal, such as the type of food, the amount of said food, your body type, allergies, lactose intolerance, etc. Knowing all these bits of information is valuable to anyone picking the right, healthy meals for themselves. Let's discuss balancing meals and test your knowledge for the Jeopardy fans on "good eats."

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Healthy Eating Plate

There's an excellent guide on the website www.hsph.harvard.edu, helpful to anyone looking to make delicious healthy meals. The interactive picture displays how a healthy meal plan is divided into several categories: vegetables, healthy oils, whole grains, and more. These category amounts can also be modified based on allergies, diabetes, or other factors.

For lovers of Jeopardy! Fans, this following resource is for you! This customized Jeopardy game is like its TV counterpart, full of unique and detailed questions tailored to healthy eating. Feel free to play the game yourself or with friends and family; the questions can be tricky, but the game is accessible to everyone.

What are your thoughts on healthy eating? Are there any foods you'd like to recommend for the healthy eaters among us? Let us know in the comments below!


Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726


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The "NJ Youth Transition Tip Challenge"

The 2023 NJ Youth Transition Conference Planning Committee invites you to share the newly released "NJ Youth Transition Tip Challenge" with your network.

Created for self-advocates who experience a disability, ages 14-21, or recently graduated from high school. The " NJ Youth Transition Tip Challenge" asks for submissions to be shared by May 31st, 2023. The first 25 participants can receive a $25 Visa Gift Card.

More information can be found on our website: www.njyouthtransition.life.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions: njyouthtransition@gmail.com

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