Guidelines and Standards

Find the AND stance on interventions for preventing and treating overweight and obesity in children.

Clinical guidelines discuss key considerations for nutrition support in the pediatric intensive care units.

Clinical guidelines discuss important clinical characteristics and considerations for providing nutrition care to children with HIV.

Clinical guidelines provide recommendations for nutrition support during hospitalization of the obese child.

Find evidence-based guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease by managing risk factors. Order a free copy of the Full Report or Summary Report from the NHLBI Online Catalog.

See also:

• Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (PDF|11 MB)
• Food Allergy Guidelines FAQs (PDF|234 KB)

Find regulation, policy memos, technical assistance, and guidance materials, all of which provide guidance on the nutrition standards for school meals.

The Menu Planner for School Meals: School Year 2018-2019 (Menu Planner) is a comprehensive guide for local school nutrition professionals to assist them with developing healthy, safe, affordable, and appealing school meals and snacks that meet the meal pattern requirements.