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 | Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
US Department of Health and Human Services; US Department of Agriculture.
Based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this teaches you how to make smart food choices and balance food and physical activity to increase chances for a healthy life. Also in PDF|220 KB. |
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 | USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPyramid replaces the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid and associated materials. It incorporates recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January, 2005. The following resources are also included:
- MiPirámide: Pasos Hacia Una Mejor Salud (Spanish Version of MyPyramid)
- MyPyramid Mini-Poster (PDF|190KB)
- Anatomy of MyPyramid This 1 page handout describes how the symbol can be used to teach key concepts. Also available in PDF|280 KB.
- MyPyramid Animation Explains the new look and system.
- MyPyramid Tracker Web-based interactive tool that helps consumers compare their diet and physical activity to current health recommendations. Individuals can enter the foods they eat and their physical activities for a day and obtain the energy balance between them.
- MyPyramid Menu Planner An interactive Web tool where users can plan food choices and menu items to meet MyPyramid goals.
- MyFood-a-pedia Provides quick access to food information on food groups, calories, and comparison of two foods.
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| MyPyramid for Kids
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Child-friendly version of MyPyramid. Developed to help motivate children 6-11 years old to make healthy food choices and be physically active every day. |
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| MyPyramid Tracker
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
This practical tool lets you track and score your eating and activity habits. Gives tips for making healthy changes. |
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 | SmallStep.gov
Department of Health and Human Services.
Stories, newsletter, tips and recipes geared to helping people manage their weight and body image. Includes Web sites for adults and for kids. Also in Spanish. |
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| The DASH Eating Plan
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Links to a brochure that discusses the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan which can lead to better control of high blood pressure. |
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| Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Healthy Lifestyle
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Specifically designed for parents and caregivers to provide information to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). |
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| Heart Healthy Eating from womenshealth.gov
DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center.
Having a healthy diet is sometimes easier said than done. This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions on the basics of good nutrition and healthy eating. Also in PDF|220 KB. |
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 | Consumer Corner
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Contains information about food and nutrition topics the public frequently asks about. |
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| Age Page: Healthy Eating After 50 (PDF|364.56 KB)
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Addresses nutrition and feeding issues for older Americans such as chewing problems and loss of taste, as well as time and money management issues. Material is based on previous versions of the Food Guide Pyramid. |
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 | 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Provides consumers and professionals easy-to-follow food and nutrition tips on a specific topic in a convenient, printable format. |
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| Elders and Families: Nutrition
DHHS. Administration on Aging.
Dedicated to helping older adults remain healthy and active by providing nutrition information and resources. |
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| How Many Fruits and Vegetables do You Need?
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Every body is different. Enter your age, sex, and level of physical activity to find the amount that's right for you with this interactive fruit and vegetable calculator. |
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| Action List for Whole Grains
DHHS. NIH. National Cancer Institute.
Did you know that there are some great reasons to eat more whole grain breads and cereals? Here are some actions to get you started and keep you going. |
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 | Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Highlights the importance of keeping teeth healthy and provides a listing of healthy snacks that help promote healthy teeth and gums. |
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| Grabbing a Quick Bite Nabs More Calories
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Article summarizes a study that showed that eating fast food is associated with higher odds of being overweight as well as a greater chance of missing important nutrients. |
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Last Modified: Mar 23, 2010 |
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