Tools to take action

Best for: People who want a visual and practical way to stay consistent with a new habit.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “What habit would be most useful for me to track, and how will we know if it is helping?” to your next visit.

Important: Use tracking to learn, not to judge yourself. Missing a day does not erase your progress.

Best for: People who want an easy way to understand and discuss their personal health measures.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Which health measures should I follow, what is my target range, and how often should they be checked?” to your next visit.

Important: A single measurement does not tell the whole story. Review trends, targets, and next steps with your healthcare team.

Best for: People who have a health goal but need help deciding exactly where and how to begin.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Can you help me make this goal realistic, measurable, and appropriate for my health?” to your next visit.

Important: Start with a goal small enough to complete consistently, then adjust it as you learn what works.

Best for: People and families who want healthy eating guidance that respects their culture, identity, and traditions.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “How can I adapt familiar foods to support my health while preserving the traditions that matter to me?” to your next visit.

Important: Healthy eating does not require abandoning cultural foods. Build on familiar ingredients, preparation methods, and shared traditions.

Best for: Parents and caregivers who want to help children build healthy eating habits.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “What snacks are appropriate for my child’s age, nutritional needs, allergies, and activity level?” to your next visit.

Important: Offer age-appropriate choices without labeling foods or bodies as “good” or “bad.” Consider choking risks and food allergies when selecting snacks.

Best for: Kids who want to build a healthy habit and need help choosing a good place to start.

Work on it together: Ask a parent, caregiver or healthcare professional to help you choose a goal that feels doable and works for you.

Important: Small steps count! Keep practicing, notice your progress and adjust your goal when you need to.

Best for: People who want to stay connected socially without feeling that healthy eating separates them from others.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “How can I adapt shared meals to support my health without making them overly restrictive?” to your next visit.

Important: Shared meals should support both health and connection. Aim for flexible, sustainable choices rather than perfection.

Best for: People who want a simple starting point for improving their health.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Which of these six areas should I focus on first?” to your next visit.

Important: You do not need to change everything at once. Choose one meaningful and manageable next step.

Best for: People ready to take an active role in preventing, treating, or potentially improving a chronic condition.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “What is the safest and most meaningful first step for improving my health?” to your next visit.

Important: Lifestyle changes can affect symptoms, blood pressure, blood sugar, and medication needs. Work with your healthcare team as your health changes.

Best for: People who want easier shopping decisions and need to balance nutrition, convenience, and cost.

Use with your clinician: Bring questions like, “Which affordable staple foods would best support my specific health needs?” to your next visit.

Important: Healthy eating can include fresh, frozen, canned, and shelf-stable foods. Choose options that fit your budget, access, and household needs.