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Read the basics about nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan? Read more.

This interactive tool was designed to help you better understand how medications and supplements can interact in potentially harmful ways, and why it's important to speak with your doctor about supplements.

A listing of consumer information by topic. Topics include food allergies, food safety concerns, and what you need to know about dietary supplements.

The Science and Our Food Supply Teacher Guides are challenging hands-on, minds-on activities that link food safety and nutrition to students' everyday lives. They are crafted in a teacher-friendly modular format that easily fit into science, health, and other classes.

Read this fact sheet for answers to common questions about dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance.

Here are some examples of ways to cut calories for your meals, snacks, and even beverages.

This issue covers the basics on food allergies, and provides resources for more information.

Read the Health.gov blog for news and updates on physical activity and nutrition from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

Practical information and tips from the experts to help you and your family stay food safe.

Select the country you’re in and answer a few simple questions about what you’re thinking about eating or drinking, and Can I Eat This? will tell you whether it’s likely to be safe.

Download the free Dining Decisions game to your iPad, iPhone, or Android device and see how healthy you can make your food plate!

These recipes offer a healthier version of traditional Filipino dishes.

Learn why adults age 65 and older are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death from foodborne illness. 

Learn why it is important to stay hydrated as you age, and find tips for healthy beverage choices.

Find out more about antioxidants and their role in cancer prevention, including research study summaries.

Discover what minerals your body needs to stay healthy and work properly.

Learn what vitamins your body needs and where to find them in foods.

Explore an A to Z list of fact sheets for vitamin and mineral supplements.

This information may help you make changes in your daily eating and physical activity habits so that you improve your well-being and reach or maintain a healthy weight.

Find a wealth of information and links to resources and research on heart disease. 

Learn what binge eating disorder is and how it is treated.

Find information on bulimia, including symptoms and treatment options.

Get answers to frequently asked questions on binge eating disorders.

View information on anorexia, including symptoms and treatment options.