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Dietary Guidance
Dietary Assessment
Physical activityFind MyPyramid Tracker and other tools related to dietary assessment, including calorie calculators and the National Cancer Institute's Diet History Questionnaire. Also find a link to the Dietary Assessment Calibration/Validation Register, a registry of validation studies and publications.
Dietary Guidelines
Collage of Dietary Guidelines ImagesIncludes 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines, background information and international dietary guidance systems.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Comprehensive listing of reference values used for planning and assessing nutrient intake. Includes information on specific nutrients and history of DRI development.
5 A Day Resources
Handful of broccoliLinks to many resources for 5 A Day for Better Health Program, a national initiative to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables and promote good health. Includes links geared to children, parents and teachers as well as Spanish resources.
Food Guide Pyramid
MyPyramidIncludes 2005 MyPyramid (MyPyramid.gov) food guidance system, past Food Guide Pyramid materials, reports, graphics and ethnic/cultural food pyramids from a range of organizations.
Fraud and Nutrition Misinformation
Sound too good to be true? Find out tips for spotting suspicious health claims and links for checking out myths and misinformation.
General Nutrition and Health Information
Find links to organizations and programs such as Healthfinder, Arbor Nutrition Guide, Mayo Clinic, and more, that provide credible and current food and nutrition information for professionals and consumers.
Interactive Tools
Nutrition Analysis Tools and System logoThese websites help consumers and professionals with dietary assessment and planning, checking personal health risks, testing knowledge, and evaluating needs.

Last Modified: Mar 20, 2008  
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