Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Improving the nutrition and well-being of Americans

The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. CNPP is an agency of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.


	MyPyramid The original Food Guide Pyramid is replaced by MyPyramid. Also available in Spanish. Read about the development of MyPyramid from the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

	Dietary Guidelines for Americans The basic guidelines for eating a healthy diet and being physically active.

	MyPyramid Menu Planner This tool helps you to determine your personal MyPyramid goals. Then you can start planning menus by searching for foods and beverages you plan to eat and drink.

	Cost of Raising a Child Calculator With the Calculator, you can estimate how much it will cost to raise a child.

	MyPyramid for Preschoolers MyPyramid for Preschoolers is for children 2 to 5 years of age. Get your child's personalized MyPyramid Plan today!

	MyPyramid Tracker This Interactive tool provides valuable feedback on the user's dietary intake and physical activity levels.

	MyPyramid for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding This section of MyPyramid.gov is designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women to help them and their babies stay healthy.

	MyPyramid for Kids Eat Right. Exercise. Have Fun. Play the MyPyramid Blast Off Game.


	The Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost, and Liberal Food Plans, 2007 Administrative Report These food plans represent a nutritious diet at three different cost levels.


	Expenditures on Children by Families, 2006 This report presents the most recent estimates for the cost of raising children.

Last Modified: February 05, 2009 11:49 AM

•	January 20, 2009. Washington, DC: Tom Vilsack confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture under President Barack Obama's Administration.
•	January 14, 2009. Alexandria, VA: USDA releases the USDA Cost of Raising a Child Calculator to help families plan better.
•	January 8, 2009. Washington, DC: USDA and HHS announce dates for the 2nd Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting, Invitation for Oral Testimony, and Solicitation of Written Comments.
•	December 31, 2008. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases 29 MyPyramid Audio Podcasts to help people take small steps that can add up to real changes in health & weight
•	December 1, 2008. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 42: Diet Quality of Low-Income and Higher Income Americans in 2003-04 as Measured by the Healthy Eating Index-2005.
•	November 20, 2008. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 41: Diet Quality of Older Americans in 1994-96 and 2001-02 as Measured by the Healthy Eating Index-2005.
•	November 19, 2008. Alexandria, VA: New MyPyramid PodCast: Holiday Parties... Made Healthy
•	October 26, 2008. Chicago, IL: USDA launches the MyPyramid for Preschoolers website and print materials at the American Dietetic Association's conference.
•	October 24, 2008. Washington, DC: USDA and HHS announce the appointment of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
•	October 23, 2008. Alexandria, VA: New MyPyramid PodCast: Are We There Yet?
•	October 14, 2008. Washington, DC: USDA and HHS announce the 1st meeting of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
•	October 9, 2008. Alexandria, VA: New MyPyramid PodCast: Visit a Farmers Market
•	August 8, 2008. Alexandria, VA: New MyPyramid PodCast: Have a Safe Picnic!


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