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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Diet and Health Conditions

Get tips to keep diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems under control through healthy eating and healthy living.

Chronic Conditions

  • AIDS/HIV

    Find information related to HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), including nutrition, food safety and exercise tips.

  • Cancer

    Find nutrition resources for people with cancer and cancer survivors, on topics including eating, food safety, and dietary supplements.

  • Diabetes

    Use these healthy eating resources to manage or reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

  • Heart Health

    Learn how to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find heart-healthy eating tips to reduce fat in the diet and lower cholesterol levels.

  • High Blood Pressure

    Learn about what you can do to help control hypertension (high blood pressure), including the DASH diet.

  • Kidney Disease

    Find information on treatment, management, and diet for kidney diseases.

Neurological & Cognitive Conditions

  • Dementia and Alzheimer's

    Do you or a loved one have memory loss from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Learn how to maintain nutrition and address challenges with feeding or eating.

  • Nutrition for Parkinson's Disease

    View nutrition and eating tips for people with Parkinson's Disease.

  • Managing Swallowing Difficulties

    Find general information about dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, and how to get adequate nutrition on a texture-modified diet.

  • Cerebral Palsy & Nutrition

    Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have unique nutritional needs. Each child’s needs will vary depending on the type and severity of their condition. Find information on nutritional needs and feeding resources for children with cerebral palsy.

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Special Nutrition

Overweight and Obesity

Manage your weight, choose a safe diet, or calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index). Also find resources for children with weight concerns.

Overweight and Obesity

After Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel

What diet changes are needed after ostomy surgery? Learn what to expect with your digestion and nutrition needs.

After Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel

Food Modifications for Special Needs Series Publications

Following a puréed or thickened liquid diet due to swallowing or chewing problems? Discover tips for getting enough fiber and protein, choosing nutritious foods, and making foods look and taste good.

Food Modifications for Special Needs Series Publications

Special Nutrition Support

Osteoporosis

Do all you can to keep your bones healthy. Find a variety of information, tips and hints for preventing or reducing your risk for osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis
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Overweight and Obesity

Manage your weight, choose a safe diet, or calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index). Also find resources for children with weight concerns.

Overweight and Obesity
a grey fork and knife, knife on the left and fork on the right that are curved to create a silhouette of an overweight man between the fork and knife

After Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel

What diet changes are needed after ostomy surgery? Learn what to expect with your digestion and nutrition needs.

After Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
Fresh vegetables on a fork isolated on white background

Food Modifications for Special Needs Series Publications

Following a puréed or thickened liquid diet due to swallowing or chewing problems? Discover tips for getting enough fiber and protein, choosing nutritious foods, and making foods look and taste good.

Food Modifications for Special Needs Series Publications
Healthy dinner_ lunch setting. Flat-lay of vegan superbowls or Buddha bowls with hummus_ vegetables_ fresh salad_ beans_ couscous_ avocado and green smoothies

Diet-Related Disorders

  • Digestive Disorders

    Find diet information for a variety of digestive system issues such as constipation, celiac disease, heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Eating Disorders

    Find information on eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

  • Food Allergies and Intolerances

    Learn about food allergies and sensitivities, as well as celiac disease and lactose intolerance.

  • Bland Diet

    Learn what foods can be eaten when on a bland diet for surgery, nausea, or other medical conditions.

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