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Graphic for printable pageFor more information on diet and related topics, try these links to other Federal government and partner websites:

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005
For the 70 page scientific document
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/

For the consumer brochure “Finding Your Way to a Healthier You”
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/brochure.htm

For more information about the Guidelines
http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/

fruits & veggies more mattersFruits and Veggies—More Matters
Offering expert cooking advice, nutrition information, and shopping tips, the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters campaign demonstrates that eating MORE fruits and vegetables does matter to all of us. The Fruits & Veggies—More Matters campaign replaces the 5 A Day for Better Health Program. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/



Food and nutrition information
For access to more Federal government food and nutrition information
http://www.nutrition.gov

Farmers markets
To find a farmers market in your state
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/

Nutrition Facts label
A Guide to Federal Food Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Labeling_Requirements_Guide.pdf

For more information about understanding and using the Nutrition Facts label on food products
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html

For information about Qualified Health Claims on food product labels
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/lab-qhc.html

Food and Nutrition Service Assistance Program
For more information about USDA nutrition assistance programs
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/

Food safety information
For information about keeping food safe to eat
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/Food_Safety_Education_Programs/index.asp

For access to more Federal government food safety information
http://www.foodsafety.gov/

For information about mercury in fish
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/admehg3.html
Physical activity

www.fitness.gov is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.




For information about physical activity and health
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm

Food composition
For data on the nutrient content of specific foods
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/

Coronary heart disease/cardio-vascular disease
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm#chol

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