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Nutrition.gov

Nutrition.gov is powered by USDA Science and offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices.

An Introduction to Nutrition.gov

Separating Nutritional Facts from Fiction

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ASCEND for Better Health

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A virtual center that brings together scientists, partner organizations, and communities to deliver science-based solutions that promote and elevate food and nutrition security for all Americans.

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World Food Safety Day

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Use these food safety resources for handling, preparing, and storing healthy foods to protect yourself and your loved ones from food poisoning.

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Food Assistance Programs

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Get information on food assistance programs for certain individuals and groups. Programs include SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program and more.

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Men’s Health Month

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Learn about nutrition and healthy eating for men with reliable information and tools for planning a healthy diet.

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Nutrition Tips for Every Stage of Life

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5 A Day Salad

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This nutrient-packed salad uses ten different vegetables, and each serving is equal to five cups of vegetables.

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USDA Economic Research Service

USDA ERS Chart: Predicted disease prevalences for adults in low-income households, 2019-22.

Adults in households that were less food secure (had limited access to nutritionally adequate or safe foods) were more likely to have one or more chronic disease.

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HDGDC: Dan and Sue Meet Friendly Foods

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Encourage your family to eat their vegetables with these fun historical coloring pages from the USDA National Agricultural Library’s Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection’s (HDGDC) coloring pages from 1971

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USDA FoodData Central: Corn on the Cob

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Discover nutrient content for corn on the cob products and variations in the USDA’s FoodData Central. 

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