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Nutrition by Life Stage

View resources on nutrition and health for every stage of life, from infants to older adults. 

Learn about nutrition and pregnancy, including foods to avoid and foods to eat, prenatal supplements, and weight gain.

Get tips on healthy eating for breastfeeding and how to breastfeed. Find guides to breastfeeding and sources of breastfeeding support.

Find information and programs for feeding your infant, including breastfeeding information, formula guides, healthy growth and more.

Keep toddlers and preschoolers healthy with age-specific information about nutrition and health.

Teach kids about healthy eating with games, coloring books, and MyPlate materials. Parents can find tips and tools for healthy meals, weight management, and more.

Learn about healthy eating and food-related issues for teens, tweens, and their parents. Topics include weight, vegetarian eating, and bone health.

Find information on healthy eating for men, women, and adults. Visit the Basic Nutrition page for more resources and tools for healthy eating habits.

Find nutrition information for older adults to eat healthy, reduce disease risk, and deal with changes that affect appetite and eating.