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Eat Healthy: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

A healthy diet can help protect you from heart disease, bone loss, colorectal cancer, and diabetes. If you eat a healthy diet and exercise, you can keep your body strong and fit.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005

The Dietary Guidelines provide easily understood, science-based information on how Americans can choose diets that promote good health. These guidelines are user-friendly, specific in citing good food... Details >

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Food Distribution Program: FAQs for Schools/CN Commodity Programs

This page provides a list of frequently asked questions about the Child Nutrition (CN) Commodity Programs and how they work. CN Commodity Programs are a food distribution program of the U.S. Departmen... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food, Nutrition, and Cosmetics Questions and Answers

This site contains over 300 food safety, nutrition and cosmetic questions that consumers frequently ask. The answers are from material prepared by the federal public health and regulatory agencies res... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Healthy Dining Finder  External Link

Search for restaurants offering healthy dining choices and nutrition information nationwide. These restaurants support the health and dietary goals of Americans. ... Details >

Healthy Dining  External Link

Primary Prevention Focus Areas: Nutrition

The Indian Health Service is working both to improve the health of patients with nutrition related diseases, and to prevent these illnesses in future generations through interventions in schools, comm... Details >

Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report

This report will serve as the basis for the sixth edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which HHS and USDA expect to publish in January 2005.... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

4 Girls Health

This site, part of HHS' National Women's Health Information Center, provides girls ages 10-16 with information on fitness, nutrition, stress management, disabilities, chronic illness, relationships wi... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods

This publication is a collection of Native American recipes from tribes across North America. Traditional recipes include bison recipes, blue corn recipes, and traditional breads.... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Action Guide for Healthy Eating

This booklet is designed to make it easy to fit low-fat, high-fiber eating into busy schedules.... Details >

Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration

Alaska Traditional Diet Project

In collaboration with key partner organizations in Alaska, the ATSDR Alaska Traditional Diet Project assists consumers of Alaskan traditional foods to make informed dietary decisions to prevent advers... Details >

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Information Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Alaska Traditional Knowledge and Native Foods Database  External Link

This database provides the nutrition value of native foods.... Details >

Alaska Native Science Commission  External Link

An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for American Indian and Alaska Native Families

This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently as... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Asian-American Cuisine

Dietary exchange list for Asian American Cuisine for controlling weight and diabetes.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Ask NOAH About: Nutrition  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This Web page provides general nutrition information and more specific information about nutrition and a variety of diseases and conditions.... Details >

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health  External Link

Ask The Nutritionist: Frequently Asked Questions (School Nutrition Association)  External Link

Do you have a question about Child Nutrition Programs? Are you looking for information on nutrition? The School Nutrition Association can help you find the answers and resources you need.... Details >

School Nutrition Association  External Link

At A Glance 2007 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity

Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of disease in 2002 in the United States. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, inclu... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Better Health and You: Tips for Adults

Also available in: Spanish 

This site provides a variety of information including tips for healthy eating, quick breakfast ideas, easy snack ideas, and more to help you keep a healthy weight.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Body and Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living

Body and Soul is a health program developed for African American churches. The program encourages church members to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables every day for better health.... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Carbohydrate Calculator  External Link

Find the right amount of carbohydrates recommended for your diet.... Details >

University of Maryland Medical Center  External Link

Child and Adult Care Food Program Home Page

This USDA program was established to provide healthy meals and snacks in child and adult day care facilities. The CACFP reimburses participating day care operators for their meal costs and provides th... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Child Care Nutrition Resource System

The mission of the Child Care Nutrition Resource System is to provide resources, recipes, and information on preparing nutritious meals as well as food safety to those who participate in the USDA's Ch... Details >

National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Child Nutrition Home Page

This page provides links to information about the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program, and the Summer Food Service Program.... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Consumer Advice and Publications on Food Safety, Nutrition, and Cosmetics

This page provide links to consumer advice and publications on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.Topics include food borne illness, food preparation, food labeling, women's health, seniors, and mo... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Consumer Corner--Food and Nutrition Information Center

Developed by the Food and Nutrition Information Center of the National Agricultural Library, Consumer Corner is for members of the public and professionals who work with them. It provides reliable an... Details >

Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Consumer.gov: Food

From this page users can link to Food and Drug Administration fact sheets, policy, and regulations on fish, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, nutrition, product recalls, and safety. Special in... Details >

General Government Agency

Cook It Safely Crossword

First read the facts, then see how much you remember when you do the crossword puzzle. Ask your family to join you in solving the crossword.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Cut Down on Fat - Not on Taste

Also available in: Spanish 

This publication is part of a set of booklets that present key steps that Latinos can take to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Written in a friendly English/Spanish side-by-sid... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Cut Down on Salt and Sodium

Also available in: Spanish 

This publication is part of a set of booklets that present key steps that Latinos can take to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Written in a friendly English/Spanish side-by-sid... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Daily calorie calculator  External Link

Daily calorie calculator. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Dairy's Role in African-American Health  External Link

Currently, only 10 percent of African-Americans meet the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended 3 servings of dairy foods per day. According to the recently published National Medical Assoc... Details >

National Dairy Council  External Link

Delicious Decisions -- American Heart Association's Nutrition Web Site  External Link

The information on this web site is designed to show you how to enjoy delicious meals and have the benefit of good nutrition all at the same time. Includes AHA nutrition recommendations and guidelines... Details >

American Heart Association  External Link

Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes

Learn to cook some of your favorite, traditional Latino dishes in a heart-healthy way. This bilingual cookbook contains 23 tested recipes that cut down on fat, cholesterol, and sodium but not on taste... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Dietary intakes of nutrients thought to modify cardiovascular risk from three groups of American Indians

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among American Indians.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Dietary Supplements: More is Not Always Better  External Link

Depending on the supplement, your age, and your health, taking more than the recommended 100% DV (daily value) could be harmful to your health. This document provides a general introduction to dietary... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Eat Smart. Play Hard.

EAT SMART. PLAY HARD.TM is a national nutrition education and promotion campaign. It is designed to convey science-based, behavior-focused and motivational messages about healthy eating and physical ... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Family Nutrition: Native Hawaiian Healthcare  External Link

Healthy nutrition is not just about diet. Here are some things you should know about what makes a balanced diet. ... Details >

Native Hawaiian Health  External Link

Fascinating Egg Facts  External Link

Some important facts about the egg and answers to some egg questions -- which came first, the chicken or the egg? how long do you think it takes a hen to make an egg and lay it? New egg recipes; fun ... Details >

American Egg Board  External Link

Fast Food & Soft Drinks: How to Make Healthier Choices   External Link

Also available in: Korean  Vietnamese   External Link

Food at fast food resturants are high in calories, fat and salt.... Details >

Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Federal Food Programs  External Link

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) works to reduce hunger nationwide and provides this list of Federal Food Programs available to help children grow and learn.... Details >

Food Research and Action Center  External Link

Feed the Monster  External Link

Kids, play this game and see how much you know about nutrition and eating smart so you can grow up strong and healthy.... Details >

National Dairy Council  External Link

Feeding Your Newborn  External Link

How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed decision... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

Fiber and Your Child   External Link

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Nemours Foundation  External Link

Fiber Calculator  External Link

A balanced diet needs to contain a proper mix of carbohydrates, fat, fiber and protein. Use this calculator to find out how many calories from fiber you should be eating daily.... Details >

University of Maryland Medical Center  External Link

Find a Nutrition Professional: Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians  External Link

Visit this national referral service if you are searching for a registered dietitian close to your home or business. Consumers, professionals, restaurant owners, and food distributors alike will find ... Details >

American Dietetic Association  External Link

Fit for Two: Tips for Pregnancy

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet provides ideas and tips for pregnant women to help them improve eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after their pregnancy.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Fit Source: Physical Activity and Nutrition Resources for Child Care Providers

Also available in: Spanish 

Fit Source links child care and afterschool providers to a wide variety of physical activity and nutrition resources that can be used to incorporate physical activity and nutrition into child care and... Details >

National Child Care Information Center, Administration for Children and Families

Folic Acid IQ  External Link

Folic Acid can increase your odds of having a healthy pregnancy by preventing certain birth defects. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about folic acid.... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Folic Acid Quiz

How much do you know about folic acid? Try your hand at this quiz.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Food & Nutrition Publications

A list of publications about food and nutrition available online and from the Consumer Information Center (CIC), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)... Details >

Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration

Food and Nutrition Information Center Databases

This page enables users to search FNIC databases simultaneously (except FSRIO and IBIDS). ... Details >

Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Information Center Resource Lists

Food and Nutrition Information Center resource lists are subject-specific bibliographies for consumers and professionals. They cover the following topics: child nutrition and health, dietary supplemen... Details >

Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Information Center: Food and Nutrition Topics A - Z

This page links to information on a variety of food and nutrition topics arranged alphabetically.... Details >

Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Information Page  External Link

The American Dietetic Association (ADA)’s Knowledge Center provides food and nutrition information for consumers, health professionals, and ADA members. The resources on this page can help consumers a... Details >

American Dietetic Association  External Link

Food and Nutrition Research Information: Alaska Native Science Commission  External Link

This page links to food and nutrition research projects specific to Alaska Native and American Indian populations.... Details >

Alaska Native Science Commission  External Link

Food Labeling and Nutrition

These FDA Food Labeling web pages address the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. Food labeling is required for most prepared foods, such a... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Food Sovereignty Assessment Tool for First Nations   External Link

Traditional food systems such as hunting, fishing and gathering have declined and there has been an increased reliance on purchased foods and Federal food program commodities... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Food: Safety and Nutrition Page  External Link

This page from the National Consumers League links to food safety and nutrition resources, including publications and press releases.... Details >

National Consumers League  External Link

For Kids: Alliance for a Healthier Generation  External Link

This site provides interactive games, flyers of information available for print, and clips intended for kids to prevent obesity and maintain a healthy lifestyle. ... Details >

Alliance for a Healthier Generation  External Link

For Parents: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation  External Link

This site provides obesity prevention tools and resources for parents to use on the front lines--when eating out, at home, at school, and at the doctor's. ... Details >

Alliance for a Healthier Generation  External Link

For Teens: Alliance for a Healthier Generation  External Link

This site contains valuable information intended for kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices; provides information on foods that are good and taste good, ideas to get involved in the issue a... Details >

Alliance for a Healthier Generation  External Link

Frequently Asked Questions: Tools for Living Better on Home IV and Tube Feedings  External Link

This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about IV and Tube feeding, including a link to contact the largest nutrition support centers in the US.... Details >

Oley Foundation  External Link

Fruits & Veggies — More Matters™ Campaign

The Fruits & Veggies—More Matters health initiative suggests simple ways to add more fruits and vegetables to every eating occasion. It also offers expert cooking advice, nutrition information, and sh... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FTC's Health Page

Facts and free publications on evaluating diet drugs, supplements and weight loss programs.... Details >

Federal Trade Commission

Give the Gift of Good Nutrition

Also available in: Vietnamese 

Serve Up a Healthy Life--Give the Gift of Good Nutrition talks about the heart health benefits of proper nutrition. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Glossary of Food-Related Terms  External Link

This glossary defines some basic and scientific terms associated with food and nutrition.... Details >

International Food Information Council Foundation  External Link

Good Nutrition – Kids’ Recipes  External Link

This web site offers easy recipes for nutritious meals that kids can make and a link to a kids' contest page where young people can enter to win the American Heart Association Kids’ Cookbook and learn... Details >

Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Good Nutrition Reading List  External Link

The consumer market overflows with publications on nutrition, fitness and health. The publications listed on this page represent resources covering a broad range of nutrition and health topics and pro... Details >

American Dietetic Association  External Link

Guide to the Nutrition Facts Label - American Institute for Cancer Research  External Link

Nutrition facts labels are on the side of everything you eat, and you can even find nutritional information for most recipes. Use this online guide to help you make the best choices about what you eat... Details >

American Institute for Cancer Research  External Link

HealthierUS.Gov

HealthierUS.Gov is a Web site supporting the President's HealthierUS initiative by providing links to credible, accurate information from the Federal Government that can help Americans choose to live ... Details >

The White House

Healthy Dining: Nutrition Criteria  External Link

Healthy Dining's expert staff of registered dietitians and master's level health/nutrition professionals consults with restaurants to find menu items that meet healthy nutrition criteria. Find out abo... Details >

Healthy Dining  External Link

Healthy Eating: Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure

Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Healthy Foods Crossword Puzzle

Have fun finishing this crossword puzzle! Grab a pencil and test your knowledge of healthy foods.... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Healthy People 2010 Nutrition and Overweight Objectives

Healthy People 2010 is the prevention agenda for the nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish na... Details >

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy School Meals Resource System

The mission of the Healthy School Meals Resource System (HSMRS) is to provide access to resources and training materials for child nutrition personnel, to facilitate dissemination of pertinent informa... Details >

National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style

This recipe book brings together many African American favorite recipes, prepared in a heart-healthy way lower in fat, especially saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium! It shows how to prepare dishes... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Helping your Child: Tips for Parents

Also available in: Spanish 

This site provides tips for parents to help their child-and the whole family-learn healthy eating and physical activity habits.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label

Also available in: Spanish 

This guidance from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is intended to make it easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Human Nutrition Research - Agricultural Research Service

This page provides links to pages hosted by ARS, including the National Agricultural Library. It also has "Related Links" to web sites of other USDA agencies and other organizations.... Details >

Agricultural Research Service

Improving Your Health: Tips for African American Men and Women

This consumer publication suggests steps to take to change eating and exercise habits for healthier living. A substitution list provides lowfat alternatives to traditional African American foods. Tips... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Infant Formula Overview

This site contains information about infant formula including FDA's standards as it relates to the composition of these products, and how infant formula rates as an alternative to breastfeeding.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Information for Women on Food Safety, Nutrition and Cosmetics

This Web site presents information on women's health by categories -- women who are pregnant, adolescents, working women, the elderly, women with infants, toddlers and pre-school children. A variety... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Interactive Menu Planner  External Link

Use this tool to plan your meal choices based on the total number of calories you need in one day.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition  External Link

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition studies the growing connection and interdependence between the environment, food, nutrition, and health. It comprehensively examines local, national and... Details >

Commercial Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly  External Link

This peer-reviewed professional journal studies the growing elderly population from the standpoint of nutrition—the single most important environmental determinant of health. It comprehensively examin... Details >

Commercial Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes

Here's proof that what's good for your heart can be great for your taste buds. As the recipes in this special collection show, you don't have to lose flavor to gain heart health and keep the beat. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Kids Kitchen  External Link

Fun nutritious snack receipts that you can practically make by yourself.... Details >

National Dairy Council  External Link

LifelineLetter Newsletter: Tools for Living Better on Home IV and Tube Feedings  External Link

This site provides a list of newsletter produced bi-monthly by the foundation to help consumers live with home parenteral and/or enteral nutrition.... Details >

Oley Foundation  External Link

Make Your Calories Count Interactive Program

Make Your Calories Count is an interactive online learning program that is designed to help consumers understand and use the Nutrition Facts label to plan a healthy diet while managing calorie intake.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Meal Planning Tools  External Link

Healthy meals can be prepared in a short amount of time if you’re organized. The Meal Planner helps you balance your diet over the course of each week.... Details >

Meals Matter  External Link

Milk Matters Campaign -- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

This site addresses the growing problem of inadequate calcium consumption among children and adolescents. It provides information and resources for the general public and health care professionals tha... Details >

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health

Milk Matters Games for Kids and Teens

This new games site features children's animated action games, puzzles, and mazes that are designed to be fun while teaching them about the importance of calcium. ... Details >

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health

My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Adult Women

Also available in: Spanish 

This guide offers tips and tools for including healthy eating and physical activity in your daily life. Find out how your health care provider can help you set and achieve goals that are right for yo... Details >

Office of Women's Health, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Young Women

Also available in: Spanish 

This guide offers tips and tools for including healthy eating and physical activity in your daily life. Find out how your health care provider can help you set and achieve goals that are right for yo... Details >

Office of Women's Health, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

MyPyramid Tracker - Assess Your Food Intake and Physical Activity

MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient... Details >

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture

MyPyramid.gov

Also available in: Spanish 

MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice. People can tailor their caloric needs to their physical activity and find tips ... Details >

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

A survey report containing nutrition monitoring data that are used for food fortification policy, establishing dietary guidelines, and assessing government programs and initiatives.... Details >

National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Native American Food Pyramid

This pictorial image of the food pyramid highlights Native American foods.... Details >

National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture

New American Plate: Meals for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Life   External Link

The New American Plate emphasizes the kinds of foods that can significantly reduce our risk for disease. It also shows how to enjoy all foods in sensible portions. That is, it promotes a healthy weigh... Details >

American Institute for Cancer Research  External Link

Nutrition

This document provides a list of nutrition services and programs for older adults.... Details >

U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition - National Center on Physical Activity and Disability   External Link

This page has information on diet, nutrition, reading food labels, serving sizes for people with medical conditions and disabilities.... Details >

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability  External Link

Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers To Common Questions  External Link

Cancer survivors often seek information and advice from their health care providers about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use to improve their quality of life and survival. The... Details >

American Cancer Society  External Link

Nutrition Assistance Programs

Links to information on Federal nutrition assistance programs -- WIC, food stamps, school nutrition, food distribution -- administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The mission of FNS is to... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nutrition Education Materials for Schools

This Web page includes nutrition programs and curricula for both elementary and middle school children.... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nutrition Explorations: The Fun and Easy Way to Teach Nutrition  External Link

This interactive web site was developed by National Dairy Council® for use by nutrition educators, parents and children to teach children about nutritious food and a healthy diet. ... Details >

National Dairy Council  External Link

Nutrition Fact Sheet: African-American Health and Dairy Foods  External Link

Eating at least 3 servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt a day has benefits beyond helping you meet your calcium needs. They may play an important role in reducing your risk for high blood pressure, obes... Details >

National Dairy Council  External Link

Nutrition Fact Sheets A-Z Index  External Link

This page links to nutrition related fact sheets on various topics, including dairy foods, dietary fats, fiber, diets, and more.... Details >

American Dietetic Association  External Link

Nutrition Facts for Cooked Seafood

This poster lists nutrition information on 20 most frequently consumed types of cooked seafood in the United States. Consumers can use this printable poster to help when making plans for a healthy mea... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nutrition Facts for Raw Vegetables

This poster lists nutrition information for the 20 most frequently consumed raw vegetables in the United States. Consumers can use this printable poster to help when making plans for a healthy meal.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nutrition Facts Label

This brochure describes how consumers can use the Nutrition Facts label as they shop and plan meals. The brochure includes information that will help consumers understand the relationship between calo... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nutrition for Everyone: Quick Tips: Fruits and Vegetables

This page provides quick tips and recipes to help you eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables everyday.... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nutrition for Everyone: Quick Tips: Healthy Children, Healthy Choices

As a parent, your responsibility is to buy healthy groceries and serve nutritious food to your growing children. This page offers advice and tips for parents to promote healthy weight in growing child... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nutrition for Everyone: Quick Tips: Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance

If your goal is to lose weight or maintain your current healthy weight, here are some tips to help you achieve that goal. Remember, to maintain weight, you must balance calorie intake with calories bu... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nutrition Information for Raw Fruits

This poster lists nutrition information for the 20 most frequently consumed raw fruits in the United States. Consumers can use this printable poster to help when making plans for a healthy meal.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nutrition.gov

A federal resource that provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition -- including healthy eating and food safety. This information is intended to be used in the treat... Details >

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nutritional Risks Among Native American Elders  External Link

This publication discusses nutritional risk of Native American elders. The publication provides information on social factors that relate to nutritional risk and chronic diseases that impact on nutrit... Details >

National Resource Center on Native American Aging  External Link

Obesity, Activity and Nutrition  External Link

Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions among Americans and result in an enormous toll of death, disease, disability, and reduced quality of life. This page presents facts and resourc... Details >

Partnership for Prevention  External Link

Personal Nutrition Planner  External Link

This tool helps you plan your food choices using the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA MyPyramid.... Details >

Meals Matter  External Link

Portion Distortion Interactive Quiz

Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten larger. To see if you know how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago, quiz your... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls: Games and Fun

Choose the crazy calcium caper or the powerful girl calendar. Have fun and learn about how calcium helps you build strong bones.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Promoting Traditional Foods and Better Health  External Link

Physicial health and wellness is a traditional value of Native peoples. The mainstay of their cultural heritage.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Protein Calculator  External Link

Find the right amount of protein recommended for your diet.... Details >

University of Maryland Medical Center  External Link

Research: National Programs - Agricultural Research Service

This page has links to the ARS Research National Programs. These programs serve to bring coordination, communication and empowerment to the more than 1200 research projects carried out by ARS.... Details >

Agricultural Research Service

Restoring Traditional Food Systems  External Link

Indigenous people have witnessed a steady erosion of their traditional food systems, food sovereignty, health security and livelihood security since contact with non-native settlers. ... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

School Health Index (SHI): A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide

The School Health Index (SHI) is a self-assessment and planning guide that enables schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their school health promotion policies and programs; develop an a... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Search the USDA National Nutrient Database

Users may search this database by keyword or by nutrient lists.... Details >

National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Serve Up a Healthy Life--Give the Gift of Good Nutrition

Also available in: Vietnamese 

Information on good nutrition for a healthy life.... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Shape Up America! Fitness Center  External Link

Being active means different things to different people. This page links to fitness resources, including tools for assessing your readiness to fit physical activity, nutrition requirements of active p... Details >

Shape Up America!  External Link

SmallStep.Gov

Also available in: Spanish 

Today's lifestyle doesn't allow much room for health. And that's where Small Steps comes in. Explore this section further to get more in-depth facts about health, diet, and activity. ... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Snack Attack!

You're hungry, again! Your stomach is grumbling. You reach for the only thing that will quiet the rumbling--a snack. You're growing. Your body needs extra energy and nutrients from food. Read these ti... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Society for Nutrition Education, Resource and Relationships  External Link

This page links to numerous organizations and web sites that focus on weight and weight control.... Details >

Society for Nutrition Education  External Link

Soy Foods and Health  External Link

Foods that contain whole soy are a good source of protein ... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

Spot the Block: Using the Nutrional Facts Label to Make Healthy Food Choices

The program offers simple, actionable information for tweens, encouraging them to seek out the Nutrition Facts on the food label, understand the information it provides, and use it for making healthfu... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Summer Food Service Program

This federal program was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to school lunch or ... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Test Your Food Label Knowledge!

Test how well you read food labels for nutrition facts.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition

We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Weight Loss for Life

There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep ... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Weight-loss and Nutrition Myths

This publication dispels weight-loss and nutrition related common myths about diet, meal, physical activity, and food.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes

Also available in: Spanish 

Healthful eating helps keep your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, in your target range. You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target. ... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

What's a Serving, Anyway?

How do your servings measure up? You might be surprised. Here's a helping of information to put you in the know. ... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Why Fruits & Vegetables?  External Link

Learn about the potential benefits associated with eating more fruits and vegetables.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

WIC Works Resource System

This WIC site features an online discussion group, a sharing center for materials developed by states, a learning center, reports and studies, and additional topics.... Details >

Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program

The mission of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritiona... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture