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Be Healthy PA is a social marketing campaign launched by the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network (PA NEN) in 2019 to improve diets and increase the levels of physical activity of SNAP-Ed participants across the state. Our mission is to ensure everyone can access the information and tools they need to improve their lives. Our website is a helpful resource, offering dietary information, fun exercises, and nutritious recipes.

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We are an equal opportunity provider. Funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services.

Healthy eating is important at every age, and rese Healthy eating is important at every age, and research suggests that kids who eat breakfast regularly tend to be more alert in school and are able to learn better. To ensure that students are well-nourished and prepared to enter the classroom, visit BeHealthyPA.org for nutritious breakfast ideas.
November features winter squash as the Pennsylvani November features winter squash as the Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month!  Winter squashes are a good source of vitamin A and C, and the varieties include acorn, butternut delicata, spaghetti, buttercup, hubbard squashes, or pumpkin. Find recipes featuring squash at BeHealthyPA.org
Happy Native American Heritage Month! This month p Happy Native American Heritage Month! This month provides an opportunity for us to reflect and learn about the cultures and traditions recognized by Tribal Nations. Celebrate by viewing collections of Native American art and history, learning about cultural foods, or trying recipes that combine traditional Native American ingredients like corn and squash. Find recipes that use traditional Native American ingredients at BeHealthyPA.org
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Grocery lists are important because they can help Grocery lists are important because they can help you limit food waste, stay within budget, and save time while shopping. When writing a grocery list, start by checking what's already in the pantry and then create a meal plan. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for recipe and meal plan ideas.
Grocery lists are important because they can help Grocery lists are important because they can help you limit food waste, stay within budget, and save time while shopping. When writing a grocery list, start by checking what's already in the pantry and then create a meal plan. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for recipe and meal plan ideas.
Protect your health on Halloween. Make sure treats Protect your health on Halloween. Make sure treats are safe to eat by avoiding allergens and eating only commercially wrapped products that have not been tampered with. By waiting until you get home to start snacking you can help to avoid unwanted bacteria and contamination.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends li The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting calories from added sugars to less than 10 percent of total calories per day. Consuming too much added sugars can make it difficult to meet nutrient needs while staying within calorie limits. Added sugars are listed on the Nutrition Facts label so that you can make informed choices, based on your individual needs and preferences. Learn more about Nutrition Facts Label at BeHealthyPA.org
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS).