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Basic Nutrition

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

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

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

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.

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