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Government Resources |
America's Eating Habits: Changes and Consequences - provides different perspectives on the nutrition
problems in the United States: what are the economic costs associated with unhealthy eating patterns; how do dietary
patterns compare with dietary recommendations; and a lot more |
Consumer Advice - Information
available to the public about food safety and food products. |
FNS - Women, Infants
and Children Program - has a mission to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants and children up to
age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and
referrals to health care. |
FNS Online - Child Nutrition
Programs - provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to the nation’s children. Through the National School
Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, school children have access to healthy meals. Through the Special Milk
Program, school children who do not have access to other meal programs can supplement their day with a serving of
milk. |
FNS Online - Food Stamp
Program - Provides good service and helps food stamp customers get informational materials; the Food
Stamp Program (FSP) provides a toll free 800 number (1-800-221-5689). Customers who want easy, 24-hour a day, 7
days a week, access to information about the FSP can take advantage of this service. |
FNS Online - Nutrition
Assistance Programs - increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership with cooperating
organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a
manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. |
Food and Nutrition
Information Center (FNIC) - FNIC's web site provides links to credible, up-to-date, and practical resources for
use by consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government agencies. Exclusive to the FNIC web
site content, are extensive resource lists on specific food and nutrition topics. |
Food, Nutrition and
Consumer Services - ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. Through food assistance
and nutrition education for consumers, FNCS encourages consumers to make healthful food choices. Today, rather than
simply providing food, FNCS works to empower consumers with knowledge of the link between diet and health,
providing dietary guidance based on research. |
Nutrition.Gov - provides easy
access to all online federal government information on nutrition. This national resource makes obtaining government
information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety, easily accessible in one place for many
Americans. |
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