This fact sheet describes what’s known about the safety and effectiveness of many ingredients that are commonly used in weight-loss dietary supplements.
Read about saturated fat - what it is, where it is found, and how you can use the Nutrition Facts Label for reducing saturated fat in your diet.
Read about monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats - what they are, where they are found, what they do, and how to use the Nutrition Facts Label to replace saturated fat with mono and polyunsaturated fats.
Read about sodium - what it is, where it is found, and tips for reducing sodium in your diet.
This article and short video provides healthy breakfast tips for kids.
Read about protein - what it does, where it is found, and how to use the Nutrition Facts Label to monitor the protein in your diet.
Read about Total Carbohydrates on the Nutrition Facts label.
Learn about the functions that each vitamin and mineral performs in the body.
Read about dietary fiber: what it is, where it is found, and how you can increase the amount of fiber in your diet.
Many foods or beverages are flavored—but how can you tell where those flavors come from?
Learn how the Nutrition Facts label can guide you in making healthy food choices as an older adult.
Are you looking for ideas to help your family eat healthy, get active, and reduce screen time? Try using the helpful tips in We Can!'s parent tip sheets with your family.
Many breastfeeding moms have questions. Do you need to avoid certain foods? Will physical activity affect how much breastmilk you make? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
Looking for materials about healthy aging for older adults? Download or order these free handouts and booklets on exercise, nutrition, and other health topics.
Access vitamin and mineral supplement fact sheets for the consumer or health professional. Available in PDF format, and in Spanish.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages with a new design, making it easier to make informed choices towards healthy eating habits.
Printable fact sheets for living with and managing diabetes.
Browse by health topic or resource type to find 1-page printable fact sheets written at the 6th- to 8th-grade reading level in English or Spanish.
Find a list of blog posts from the Office on Women's Health. Also see the section on Heart Health, Stroke, and Diabetes.
Your choices about what to eat and drink while on hemodialysis can make a difference in how you feel and can make your treatments work better.
Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) vary from patient to patient and include changes in diet, nutrition and exercise. Some patients require medications to manage their symptoms. Currently there are no medications that cure IBS.
Discover what gluten sensitivity is and how it differs from celiac disease.
Learn about common food allergies and sensitivities, such as gluten and lactose intolerance.
Read about the three most widely recognized eating disorders.
When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart healthy eating.
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