Eat Smart, Live Strong Activity Kit

Eat Smart, Live Strong mosiac graphic

The Eat Smart, Live Strong Activity Kit promotes two key behaviors: increase fruit and vegetable consumption to 3 1/2 cups per day (1 1/2 cups of fruits and 2 cups of vegetables), and participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. The Activity Kit includes a Leader's Guide and four sessions designed to reinforce these behaviors.

The new Activity Kit materials are available to download using the links below.

See the Project Overview (PDF|1.3MB) for more information about development of the intervention and conducting demonstration projects.



Welcome Letter (PDF | 72KB)

Welcome to Eat Smart, Live Strong! This letter introduces the materials found in the Activity Kit.


Leader's guide for Eat Smart Live Strong Leader's Guide (PDF | 2 MB)

The Leader's Guide provides an overview of the nutrition and physical activity needs of older adults, as well as providing educators with tips and suggestions for using the Eat Smart, Live Strong Activity Kit and working with older adults.


Thumbnail of Session 1 Guide book. Session One: Reach Your Goals, Step by Step

Session two guide book thumbnail. Session Two: Challenges and Solutions

Thumbnail of session 3 guide. Session Three: Colorful and Classic Favorites

Thumbnail of session 4 guide book. Session Four: Eat Smart, Spend Less

thumbnail of an Eat Smart, Live Strong marketing flyer. Eat Smart, Live Strong Marketing Flyers (PDF | 572KB)

The two marketing flyers can be used to help promote sessions and recruit participants. For more information on how to market and promote Eat Smart, Live Strong, see page 16 of the Leader's Guide (PDF|2MB).