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Read for simple food safety guidelines for transporting your food to the picnic site, and preparing and serving it safely once you’ve arrived.
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View consumer fact sheets, infographics, and videos to help with understanding dietary supplements, their safety, and the importance of discussing them with your doctor.
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View answers to common questions about infant formula regulation, safety, and shortages.
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Learn information about the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) diet.
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Learn what steps you can take to reduce sodium in your diet.
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View this article and video for tips on keeping infant formulas safe.
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What are the main food allergens? What are the most common food allergy signs and symptoms? Find answers here.
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Learn how to help prevent foodborne illness in persons with cancer and other conditions where the immune system is weakened.
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What steps can you take to shop for food safely during the coronavirus pandemic? Follow these 10 tips to buy groceries with care and confidence.
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View responses to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 and food safety.
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Explore the different parts of the Nutrition Facts Label and ingredient list. See the glossary to learn about unfamiliar terms.
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Trying to reduce food waste in your home? Apply these tips and strategies to decipher expiration labels and keep food fresh for longer.
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Watch videos on how to reduce food waste, read date labels and use imperfect produce.
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Use these videos and activity sheets to teach children how to read the new Nutrition Facts Label.
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Review the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) warnings and public notifications before starting a weight loss supplement.
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Learn how much caffeine is in popular drinks, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks. Plus, discover its health effects and safe daily intake.
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What knowledge and behaviors do U.S. adults have about nutrition and food safety? Read this report from the Food and Drug Administration for key findings.
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What are GMOs? Do GMOs affect your health? Get the answers to these questions and more.
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Learn the difference between total sugars and added sugars, and discover how the Nutrition Facts Label can help you choose foods that are lower in added sugars.
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Learn what common foods are natural sources of the vitamin folate, plus what foods may have folic acid added during processing.
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View tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen, at the grocery store, and when ordering from restaurants.
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Wondering what acrylamide is and how it forms in food? This FDA resource explains the basics about this chemical and its safety.
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How can the Nutrition Facts label help you to choose foods rich in vitamins and minerals? Use this interactive resource to find out!
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Test your knowledge about making healthy snack choices.
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Choose low-salt foods using the Nutrition Facts Label.