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Basic InformationLatest NewsThe Latest on Caffeine LimitsThe Great Fat Debate: How Much Is Unhealthy?AHA News: Know the Flax: A Little Seed May Be What Your Diet NeedsDelicious, Do-It-Yourself Cauliflower RiceIs Caffeine Fueling Your Anxieties?How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your DietWake Up Your Breakfast With Delicious Whole GrainsHealthy, Delicious Cooking With Summer's Peaches, PlumsTiming Is Everything When It Comes to Calorie IntakeAdopt a Diet That's Good for Your GutMake the Most of Summer's Sweet Treat: Delicious CornHealth Tip: Foods With LactoseA Healthy Twist on a Classic Eggplant RecipeMore Evidence Fried Food Ups Heart Disease, Stroke RiskSugary Sodas, Juices Tied to Higher Cancer RiskHave Kids, Buy More Produce?More Americans Are Eating Whole Grains, But Intake Still Too LowHealth Tip: Preparing a Better DessertKitchen Essentials: Mastering Fresh Tomato SauceDo You Need Vitamin-Enhanced Foods?How to Create a Diet That Lowers Your CholesterolSecrets to a Great-Tasting July 4 Turkey BurgerOften Feel Bloated? One Ingredient May Be to BlameA Tasty Way to Get Your Omega-3sAdd a Flavor Punch to Your Meals: Give Pickled Veggies a Try10 Food 'Shifts' to Improve Your DietSoy's Heart Benefits Hold Steady Over Time, Review FindsBroccoli You Are Sure to LoveWhat Are the Most Dangerous Food Groups?A Tasty Way to Enjoy More CarrotsHealthy Work Lunches Are Hard to Come ByCoffee Might Be Your Go-to Brew for Weight LossHealth Tip: Eating Dried FruitSeafood Offers Vital Nutrient for Expectant Moms and BabiesIs Green Tea a Fad or a Real Health Boost?Norovirus Fears Stir Recall of Frozen BlackberriesHealth Tip: Snack HealthierHow Does Your Diet Stack Up?Still Too Much Processed Meat, Too Little Fish in U.S. DietsHow to Pack More Plant Protein Into Your Everyday DietFrozen Avocado Recalled Due to Potential Listeria ThreatSummer Suppers Fresh From the Farmers' MarketSprouts Supermarkets Recalls Frozen Spinach Due to Listeria FearsAHA News: Popcorn as a Snack Healthy Hit or Dietary Horror Show?No-Cook Summer Recipes Featuring Cool, Sweet FruitHow Much Fat Do You Really Need?A Simple Way to Help Prevent Child Obesity5 Easy Ways to Cut Back Your Salt IntakeWhen Healthy Eating Turns Into a Dangerous ObsessionWhy You Should Try Rhubarb Questions and AnswersLinks |
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Reviewed Nutrition Government Links
(viewing 1 - 5 of 10)Choose My Plate
US Department of Agriculture
This site provides information on the revised standards for healthy eating (formerly MyPyramid). Rather than stating the same standards for everyone to follow, it now recognizes that "one size does not fit all" and that people should choose the foods and amounts that are right for them. The site includes a tool to figure out the right requirements for you, as well as many articles, tools, publications and resources. This site contains a wealth of information that is valuable to everyone.
Menu Planner
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
This interactive menu planner is designed to guide daily food and meal choices based on one day's calorie allowance. It may be used in advance to plan a meal, or at the end of a day to add up total calories, as well as fat, and carbohydrates consumed. This site is very easy to use and is a great way to get a better understanding of what you are eating in a day.
Weight-Control Information Network
NIDDK
The Weight-control Information Network provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues. The materials include fact sheets, brochures and more.
What's in the Food You Eat
US Department of Agriculture
This interactive tool allows you to view nutrient profiles for 8,000 foods commonly eaten in the U.S. with familiar portion sizes included for each food. Portion sizes can be adjusted by the user to receive accurate information relevant to their choices. The site is easy to use.
Food Safety: From Farm to Table
FirstGov
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway website that provides links to selected government food safety-related information. Not every government web site is listed. The site is divided into sections for consumers, kids/teens/educators, industry, foodborne pathogens, and more. The site is very easy to navigate and comprehensive.
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