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.
Consumers
All About FoodGet 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.
Eating for HealthGet 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.
Ages & StagesInformation 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.
DIY - Do It YourselfInteractive tools to help you check and plan your diet. Also test your knowledge of food safety and nutrition.
Cant Find What You WantFind answers to commonly asked questions, guidance on searching the site as well as contact information for asking questions or giving us feedback.
DisclaimerThe 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 Web site 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.