| Government Resources |
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America's Eating Habits: Changes and Consequences - provides different
perspectives on the nutrition problems in the United States: what are the economic costs associated with unhealthy
eating patterns; how do dietary patterns compare with dietary recommendations; and a lot more |
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Consumer Advice - Information available to the public about food safety and food products. |
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Eating Smart: A Nutrition Resource List for Consumers - By the Food
and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), reliable general nutrition and healthy eating resources for consumers. Includes
books, newsletters, and WWW materials. |
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FNS - Women, Infants
and Children Program - has a mission to safeguard the health of low-income
women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets,
information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. |
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FNS Online - Child Nutrition
Programs - provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to the nation’s children.
Through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, school children have access to healthy
meals. Through the Special Milk Program, school children who do not have access to other meal programs can
supplement their day with a serving of milk. |
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FNS Online - Food Stamp
Program - Provides good service and helps food stamp customers get informational
materials; the Food Stamp Program (FSP) provides a toll free 800 number (1-800-221-5689). Customers who want
easy, 24-hour a day, 7 days a week, access to information about the FSP can take advantage of this
service. |
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FNS Online - Nutrition
Assistance Programs - increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership
with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and
nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. |
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Food and Nutrition Information
Center (FNIC) - FNIC's web site provides links to credible, up-to-date, and practical
resources for use by consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government agencies. Exclusive to
the FNIC web site content, are extensive resource lists on specific food and nutrition topics. |
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Food, Nutrition and
Consumer Services - ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all
Americans. Through food assistance and nutrition education for consumers, FNCS encourages consumers to make
healthful food choices. Today, rather than simply providing food, FNCS works to empower consumers with knowledge
of the link between diet and health, providing dietary guidance based on research. |
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Life Stages - Nutrition.Gov - Find great information about
nutrition and healthy eating for infants, children, adolescents, men, women and seniors. |
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Steps to a Healthier You - One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can
help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. |
| Private Resources |
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US Dry Bean Council - More than 100 recipies to help include beans in your daily diet, tips on cooking, soaking, and
preparing beans. |
