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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Basic Nutrition

Explore resources, tools, and printable materials on nutrition for healthy adults. See tips on healthy eating, vegetarian diets, and foods for athletes.  

  • Nutrition Misinformation and Fraud

    Find resources to help identify nutrition misinformation and fraudulent health claims.

  • Eating for Exercise and Sports

    Find information on nutrition and athletic performance.

  • Healthy Eating

    Get resources to help you eat a healthy diet with vegetables, fruits, protein, grains, and dairy foods.

  • Eating Vegetarian

    Find tips and resources for creating a healthy vegetarian eating plan that meets nutrient recommendations.

  • MyPlate Resources

    MyPlate is a reminder to find and build your healthy eating style. It offers useful resources and tools for tracking your food intake and physical activity.

  • Online Tools

    Calculate your body mass index (BMI), plan menus, learn about food labels, play nutrition games and test your knowledge!

  • Printable Materials and Handouts

    Find printable handouts and fact sheets that can be used for health fairs, classes, and other food or nutrition-related events.

  • Water, Hydration, and Health

    Learn what foods and beverages can help you stay hydrated, and get the facts on how much water to drink each day.