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Nutrition.gov

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

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    Explore videos, quizzes, calculators, and games on healthy eating and physical activity in Nutrition.gov's Online Tools collection.

     

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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.

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.  

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. 

Summer Recipes

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Savor every moment this summer with these summer recipes: 

Nutrition Tips for Every Stage of Life

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Culture and Food

Learn how to prepare traditional foods and cuisines in healthful ways.

Pupusas Revueltas

Make these chicken, veggie, and cheese pupusas for a fun, hands-on dinner.

Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection

Explore the history of dietary guidance from the 19th century to today.

USDA FoodData Central

Look up what’s in the foods that you eat using this nutrient database.