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• Dietary
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Child Nutrition

Dietary

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion - USDA
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion works to improve the Health and well-being by developing dietary guidance that links scientific research to nutritional needs of consumers.

Dietary Health -USDA
USDA develops and promotes dietary guidance and nutritional recommendations aimed at improving the health and well-being of Americans.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - USDA
These guidelines are the cornerstone for Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities.

Dietary Supplements - USDA
USDA provides information on vitamins,minerals, botanicals and dietary supplements.

Eating Smart - USDA
A Nutrition Resource List for Consumers.

Food and Nutrition Service Assistance Program - USDA
For more information about USDA nutrition assistance programs.

Food Composition - USDA
For data on the nutrient content of specific foods.

Food Plans - USDA
USDA provides food plans for thrifty, low-cost, moderate-cost and liberal budgets.

Healthy Eating Index
This is a summary of overall diet quality.


MyPyramid - USDA
Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you make smart choices find the balance between food and physical activity get the most nutrition out of your calories.

How to Use MyPyramid
This is a lesson plan designed by Daniel McDonald at the University of Arizona.

MiPiramide: Pasos Hacia Una Mejor Salus - USDA
MyPyramid in Spanish language for Spanish learners.

National EFNEP
Questions (for coordinators) about upcoming events, marketing tools ( logo, toolbox, legislative blog, etc), curricula information, evaluation information (NEERS 5 updates, youth outcome, etc) and other communication among coordinators.

National Nutrient Database - USDA
This national on-line Nutrient Database is a searchable and authoritative version and available for download free of charge.

Food Labeling and Nutrition
An Overview of labeling requirements. Food labeling is required on most prepared food and is voluntary for raw produce and fish.

Nutrition.Gov
A service of the National Agricultural Library at the US Departmental of Agriculture and has listed various subjects such as smart nutrition, shopping, cooking, meal planning, Weight Management and others.

USDA Nutrition Education Materials
Consumer Information can be found as well as Nutrition Guidance, Child Care Nutrition Resources, Eat Smart Play Hard, Healthy School Meals, Nutrition Connection, Team Nutrition, WIC Works Resources, and other Studies, Reports and Plans.

Food Safety

Health