Healthy Eating

Use these tips to make nutritious food choices when dining out or ordering food to go.

Find links to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) including the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs).

Make every bite count with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Use these guidelines to follow a healthy eating pattern at every stage of life.

Read the nutrition and food safety report on the knowledge and behaviors of U.S. adults published by the Food and Drug Administration.

Learn about food groups and serving sizes.

Learn how to make eating more pleasant when you are sick. Plus, find tips for getting enough calories and protein while recovering.

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

Challenge yourself to eating fruits and vegetables in new ways by following along to this 30-day calendar.

Discover the nutrients the body needs to support the healing process after a wound or injury.

Learn about healthy eating patterns for people who have had an amputation.

Discover how to estimate portion sizes for vegetables, fruits, dairy, and proteins using your hand.

Browse this database to find videos, activities, and recipes for different foods.

Find out more about the Mediterranean eating pattern and why it's so healthy.

When planning meals and snacks, use these tips include choices from all of the food groups to meet calorie and nutrient needs.

Read this tip sheet to get ideas on how to eat to support the immune system and stay nourished when feeling sick.

Learn the recommended portion sizes for common foods and how to measure portions using household objects.

Learn how dietary choices impact overall health and explore the relationship between gut microbiome and diet. 

Discover choices available at the grocery store and in the kitchen that support heart health and overall well‑being while creating flavorful, Vietnamese‑inspired dishes.

Explore examples from each food group to help you choose healthy options that meet your personal preferences, cultural foodways, and budget.

Browse examples of foods in each food group and the amount that counts as one serving equivalent.