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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Healthy Eating

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

  • Dine Out / Take Out

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

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • Food Group Gallery

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

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • MyPlate

    Discover how to create a healthy eating routine from MyPlate, the USDA food group guide.

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • MyPlate Plan

    The MyPlate Plan shows your food group targets – what and how much to eat within your calorie allowance. Your plan is personalized, based on your age, sex, height, weight and physical activity level. 

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) Resources

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

    • USDA, National Agricultural Library, Food and Nutrition Information Center

  • 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    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.

    • USDA, HHS

  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Consumer Resources

    View printable brochures and handouts with healthy eating tips based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, including:

    • USDA, HHS

  • 2019 Food Safety and Nutrition Survey (FSANS) Report

    What knowledge and behaviors do U.S. adults have about nutrition and food safety? Read this report from the Food and Drug Administration for key findings.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration

  • Healthy Eating As You Age: Know Your Food Groups

    Learn about food groups and serving sizes.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

  • Eating Extra Calories When Sick - Adults

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

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Healthy Eating

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

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • 30-Day Fruit and Veggie Challenge

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

    • Department of Defense, Navy Medicine, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  • Wounded & Injured Guide to Making Meals that Heal

    Have a wound or injury? Discover the nutrients your your body needs to support the healing process.

    • Department of Defense, Navy Medicine, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  • Healthy Eating for Amputees

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

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • Your Handy Guide to Portion Sizes

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

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • Ingredients

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

    • Oregon State University Extension

  • Mediterranean Eating on a Budget

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

    • PennState Extension

  • Nutrition Basics

    Eating healthy can be easier than you think. Just remember the food groups! When you plan or prepare meals and snacks, try to include choices from all of the MyPlate food groups to meet your calorie and nutrient needs.

    • Purdue Unversity Extension

  • Keeping Nourished When Not Feeling Well

    Do you have trouble staying nourished when you're not feeling well?  Read this tip sheet to get ideas on how to eat to support your immune system.

    • University of Illinois Extension

  • Portion Size

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

    • University of Minnesota Extension

  • Understanding the link between gut microbiome and diet

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

    • NutriAdmin

  • Tip Sheet: Eating Healthy Ethnic Food

    Find healthy entrees from a variety of ethnic cusines.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

  • Customizing the Dietary Guidelines Framework

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

    • USDA, HHS