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Welcome to Consumer Corner!
Consumer Corner is for the public and educators who work with them, and is a sub-site of the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC). Our goal is to help you find information on food and nutrition topics consumers most frequently ask about and link you to the most trustworthy and up-to-date information from both government and non-government sources.

Navigating Consumer Corner
To find information in Consumer Corner, use the menu box on the right. (The left-side menu takes you to the main FNIC web site, which is primarily for professionals.) To find the best consumer-friendly information, we recommend staying within Consumer Corner using the right side menu topics.

If you want more technical information, use the "I Want To...See Professional & Other Resources" link on the right side of selected topic pages. This will take you to the main FNIC web page containing professional-level information on this same topic.


			Get resources on cooking, recipes and food storage. Find food facts and history, including definitions of food and cooking terms. Want to learn the carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral or calorie content of a food? Check out our section on nutrition composition.


			Get smart about balanced eating. Find nutrtition resources on medical and health conditions like food allergies, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn about weight control. Explore information on fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. And learn how to evaluate the health information you find online.


			Information geared to different age groups, infants to seniors. Also has section for families that want to eat smart and be active. The Special Needs Kids section covers common nutrition challenges faced by children with special needs and their caregivers.


			Interactive tools to help you check and plan your diet. Also test your knowledge of food safety and nutrition.


			Find answers to commonly asked questions, guidance on searching the site as well as contact information for asking questions or giving us feedback.


	The FNIC Web site provides information about food and human nutrition. The materials found in this Web site are not intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed health professional. The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in this Web site (or in Web site pages) is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by USDA or the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable. Likewise, some databases available on the FNIC website include resources from "non-government entities." Inclusion of these materials in a database does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by FNIC or the U.S. Government. National Agricultural Library Disclaimers

Last Modified: Sep 20, 2007


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