Men: Eat 9 A Day for Better Health
Black men are at high risk for many serious and potentially fatal diseases including many cancers, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Black men are also more likely to die or suffer hea... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
FAQ - About Food, Nutrition, and Cosmetics
This site contains over 100 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 |
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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 |
Interactive Healthy Eating Index and Physical Activity Tool
The Interactive Healthy Eating Index (IHEI) is an online dietary assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, related nutrition messages and links to nutrient information. The Physi... Details >
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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, U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health |
Action Guide for Healthy Eating
This booklet is designed to make it easy to fit low-fat, high-fiber eating into busy schedules.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
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, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Alaska Traditional Knowledge and Native Foods Database
This database provides the nutrition value of native foods.... Details >
Alaska Native Science Commission |
Alphabet Maze
Print out this maze and follow the alphabet from start to finish. The answers are available online.... Details >
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
American School Food Service Association Recipe Database
School meals aren't just for school anymore -- they can be delicious dinners at home, too. Search the ASFSA Recipe Database for your favorite quantity-size and family-size recipes with nutrients per s... Details >
American School Food Service Association |
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
Also available in: Spanish
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 |
Ask The Nutritionist (American School Food Service Association)
Do you have a question about Child Nutrition Programs? Are you looking for information on nutrition? The American School Food Service Association can help you find the answers and resources you need.... Details >
American School Food Service Association |
Calcium Word Search
Girls 9 to 14 can use their "Girl Power!" for this nutrition word game. See if you can identify the 17calcium foods listed at this web site. Get the answers to the puzzle here too.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information |
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 |
Cholesterol Information for Patients and General Public
If you have CHD, that's the bad news. But the good news is that by lowering your cholesterol you can reduce your risk of having a heart attack. These booklets were written to help you make healthy cha... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
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 |
Delicious Decisions -- American Heart Association's Nutrition Web Site
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 |
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 Supplements: More is Not Always Better
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 5 a Day for Better Health
The national 5 A Day for Better Health Program gives Americans a simple, positive message—eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health. The program is jointly sponsored ... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
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 |
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Also available in: Spanish
This easy-to-read consumer education brochure discusses dietary changes that can lower the risk for heart disease.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Eating Right the Girl Power! Way
Girls learn about good nutrition, choosing healthy foods and using food labels to make smart snack choices. Dieting advice and word games are included.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information |
Elderly Nutrition Program
The Administration on Aging’s (AoA) Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) provides grants to support nutrition services to older people throughout the country. The ENP is authorized under Title III, Grants ... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Family Nutrition
Healthy nutrition is not just about diet. Here are some things you should know about what makes a balanced diet. ... Details >
Native Hawaiian Health |
FAQ - About the Child Nutrition Programs
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding USDA food and nutrition programs. The questions cover recommended daily allowances, obtaining nutritional information for various foods, and useful tele... Details >
Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Fascinating Egg Facts
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 |
Federal Food Programs
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 |
Feed the Monster
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 |
Feeding Your Newborn
This electronic brochure provides parents with guidance and advice on infant feeding. It reviews the advantages and limitations of both breast feeding and bottle feeding, overfeeding and underfeedi... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Find A Dietitian
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 |
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 Research Information: Alaska Native Science Commission
This page links to food and nutrition research projects specific to Alaska Native and American Indian populations.... Details >
Alaska Native Science Commission |
Food Guide Pyramid
Take a tour of the Food Guide Pyramid, learn about the five food groups and nutrition that keeps you healthy and strong! ... Details >
National Dairy Council |
Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children: A Daily Guide for 2 to 6 Year Olds
This food and nutrition guide presents a fun way for 2 to 6 year olds to learn about how good nutrition and daily physically active will help them grow up strong and healthy.... Details >
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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 |
Glossary of Food-Related Terms
This glossary defines some basic and scientific terms associated with food and nutrition.... Details >
International Food Information Council Foundation |
Good Nutrition – Kids’ Recipes
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 |
Guidance on How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels
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 |
Healthy Kids Word Puzzle
There are 11 words hidden in this word game that help make your day a healthier one. Print out the puzzle and find the words.... Details >
U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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 |
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 |
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
Fun nutritious snack receipts that you can practically make by yourself.... Details >
National Dairy Council |
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 |
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 Guide
A guide to healthy eating designed especially for Native American peoples that combines foods that are recommendations of the US Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid and traditional Northwes... Details >
Association of American Indian Physicians |
Native American Nutrition Education Database
Search by keyword or by nutrition topics for information on Native American nutrition.... Details >
Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
New American Plate: Meals for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Life
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 |
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
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 |
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 Health Checklist
The warning signs of poor nutritional health are often overlooked. Use this checklist to find out if you or someone you know is at nutritional risk.... Details >
Nutrition Screening Initiative |
Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements for Good Health
This report discusses physical inactivity and unhealthy eating as major health risk behaviors with critical impact on health, and CDC's programs that pursue changes to the community environment and en... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Physical Activity and Nutrition: Administration on Aging
Inactivity often increases with age. Surveys show that by age 75, one-in-three men and one-in-two women are not physically active. Physical activity can help older adults prolong their independence an... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Portion Distortion Interactive Quiz
Take this short quiz to see if you know how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago.
... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Promoting Good Health Through Diet and Lifestyle
Also available in: Vietnamese
This series of five booklets is designed to focus on the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle for the prevention of chronic diseases.... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
School Health Index is a tool designed to assist schools to: identify the strengths and weaknesses of their physical activity and nutrition policies and programs; develop an action plan for improving ... 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 |
Soy Foods and Health
Foods that contain whole soy are a good source of protein ... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
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 |
Team Nutrition Resources
This Web site contains nutrition resources for students and teachers. Topics include the food guide pyramid and healthy eating at home and at school.... 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 |
The Milk Maze
Help LaMilka Bones deliver delicious Milk Group foods to the Food Guide Pyramid.... Details >
National Dairy Council |
Using the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children 2 to 6 Years Old
This new Pyramid for children ages 2 to 6 years old is meant to help parents start their children off on the right track nutritionally and is based on actual eating patterns of young children. Visit t... Details >
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Vegetarian Nutrition Resource List
This publication is a compilation of resources on vegetarian nutrition for the consumer. The resources are in a variety of information formats: articles, pamphlets, books and full-text materials on th... Details >
Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Weight Realities Division, Society for Nutrition Education
This page links to numerous organizations and web sites that focus on weight and weight control.... Details >
Society for Nutrition Education |
What Does It Take To Be Healthy? Rate Your Health Habits
Fill out the chart and questions to see how your habits stack up. ... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
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)
The WIC Program mission is 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 ... Details >
Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
