Healthy Eating
Top 10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market
Why shop at a farmers market? Fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables are just a few reasons. See what this Nutrition.gov registered dietitian has to say to shoppers and farmers.
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
This practical tool lets you track and score your eating and activity habits. Gives tips for making healthy changes. MyPlate SuperTracker replaces the MyPyramid Tracker and Menu Planner.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010
U.S. Department of Agriculture; Department of Health and Human Services.
Provides science-based nutrition guidance for Americans ages 2 and older to promote healthy lifestyles and dietary habits. Also in PDF|3 MB.
- Executive Summary (Includes Key Recommendations). (PDF|227 KB)
- Backgrounder. (PDF|40 KB)
- Questions and Answers. (PDF|358 KB)
- Selected Messages for Consumers. (PDF|165 KB)
10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Provides consumers and professionals easy-to-follow food and nutrition tips on a specific topic in a convenient, printable format.
Let's Eat for the Health of It (PDF | 1 MB)
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, brochure provides tips for building a healthy plate, eating the right amount of calories for you, being physically active, and more.
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Learn about some basic nutrition concepts to help you sort through nutrition research and dietary advice.
USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPyramid replaced the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid and associated materials. In 2010, MyPyramid was replaced by MyPlate. MyPyramid incorporated recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January, 2005.
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Links to a brochure that discusses the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan which can lead to better control of high blood pressure.
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Specifically designed for parents and caregivers to provide information to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
Consumer Corner
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Contains information about food and nutrition topics the public frequently asks about.
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
This publication is a compilation of resources on general nutrition and healthy eating for the consumer. The resources are in a variety of formats, including books, newsletters, and materials on the World Wide Web.
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Every body is different. Enter your age, sex, and level of physical activity to find the amount that's right for you with this interactive fruit and vegetable calculator.
Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Highlights the importance of keeping teeth healthy and provides a listing of healthy snacks that help promote healthy teeth and gums.
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Article summarizes a study that showed that eating fast food is associated with higher odds of being overweight as well as a greater chance of missing important nutrients.
