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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nutrition by Life Stage

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

  • Pregnancy

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

  • Breastfeeding

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

  • Infants

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

  • Toddlers

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

  • Children

    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.

  • Teens

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

  • Adults

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

  • Older Adults

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