Choose predominantly whole, plant-based foods that are rich in fiber and nutrient dense: vegetables, fruit, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
NOURISH Resources
Educator Tools
Download the Big Picture Living Conversation Cards
The Big Picture Living Conversation Cards are designed as a way for schools/programs to introduce Lifestyle Medicine through discussion and activities for each of the 6 Measures.
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Reflect & Consider Cards: 4 discussion prompts with information to guide the conversation. The Reflect & Consider Cards are designed to be printed double sided and cut into 4 separate cards. Each card includes a Quick Bite, a short extension activity inspired by the discussion.
Activities: 4 activities to personalize the measure and activate community engagement.
Big Picture Living Teacher/Advisor Guide
The Big Picture Living Teacher/Advisor Guide is intended for advisors and teachers to use with their advisory, for learning plan meetings, Who Am I projects, student-driven real-world projects, and at student exhibitions. This guide incorporates the great work students from all over the world have done in around ACLM’s 6 Measures to other students, schools, their families, and communities.
The Big Picture Living Challenge
Click on the link to download the Big Picture Living Challenge. Fill out the page, snap a photo and share your answer on social media using #BigPictureLivingChallenge.
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Big Picture Living Personal Health Plan
Encourage your students to fill out a personal health plan
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Big Picture Living Lesson Plans (Google Slides)
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Students at The MET in Rhode Island have worked with a local nutritionist to learn about nutrition. They've also worked to collect their favorite recipes in a school cookbook
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Plant-Based Recipes from College Unbound
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Big Picture Living Healthy Recipes Ideas
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ACLM Resources
6 Ways to Take Control of Your Life
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Check out these awesome tips on 6 ways you can take control of your life RIGHT NOW and create a healthier lifestyle for yourself!
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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Lifestyle Choices to Boost Immune System
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Having a strong immune system is super important, especially NOW. We need to take care of our bodies more than ever!
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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Family Approach to Wellbeing
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Share the benefits of living a balanced lifestyle with your family! Here are some tips to help you get started.
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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ACLM's 6 Measure Guides
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Take a deeper dive into each of ACLM's 6 measures by downloading these lifestyle PDFS. You can use them for yourself, your class room or even to share with your friends and family.
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ACLM's 6 Measure Assessments
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Track your healthy lifestyle changes and progress by downloading these self assessment questionnaires for each of the 6 measures!
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Eating on a Budget
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Ready to start a plant-based diet? This guide from ACLM is filled with a week's worth of meals, a shopping list and more! Who is ready for a bean burger with fries?!?
Click on the image to download the PDF.
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A Whole Food Plant Based Plate Guide
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Need some ideas on what kinds of whole plant-based food you should eat? We got you covered!
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