National Institutes of Health

Tips and tools to help people ages 65 and over eat healthy foods and be physically active.

Choosing and preparing foods that are lower in salt and sodium may help prevent or lower high blood pressure. Find a list of foods to choose more often and less often.

Learn about taking care of bone health and special considerations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Tips for choosing nutrient dense foods and snacks.

Read basic, factual information on carbohydrates. Topics covered include complex and simple carbohydrates and dietary fiber.

Discover the importance of Vitamin A in your diet as well as food sources and recommended intakes.

Read general information about vegetarian diets, including recommendations for a healthy diet. 

Follow this heart healthy eating plan to lower your cholesterol.

Raise awareness about heart disease in women - the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

Discover the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan to gain better control of high blood pressure. See a week's worth of sample menus and recipes, which feature plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other foods that are heart healthy and lower in salt/sodium.

Parents, find out what you can do now to keep your kids' bones strong as they get older.

Eating disorders can affect a person’s physical and mental health. Learn how to spot the warning signs. Also available as a PDF |  528 KB.

Learn about constipation, including diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition issues, and more. 

Read about the difference between servings and portions, and find out how much portion sizes have grown over the past 20 years.

Learn about the carbohydrates in the foods you eat. Plus, find a meal planning tool to help you manage type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

What is type 1 diabetes, and how do you manage it? Get basic information here.

Find research and resources to help those living with cancer. Topics include including food safety, eating tips, and emotional support.

Get the latest news and research on alternative cancer therapies, including information on nutrition and supplements.

Read about the link between lactose intolerance and osteoporosis.

Browse through heart healthy dinners, family meals, Latino recipes, and more!

From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), find tips for reducing dietary sodium and salt.

See how you can choose and prepare foods that are lower in sodium.

Learn how to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke by reducing your sodium intake. Includes healthy food choices, cooking ideas, information on shopping and reading food labels.

Read about the mineral calcium and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.

Find the latest news, plus links to overviews, clinical trials and research related to dietary antioxidants.