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Nutrition BasicsSee All
 A Thanksgiving Menu Tune-Up in Healthy Choices
Read on for helpful tips to create a healthier, lighter, but still festive meal for Thanksgiving Day. The biggest change: If you don't need to present the whole turkey for carving at the table, cook a turkey breast instead. ...more
 Dietary Supplements in Vitamins and Minerals
Adding anything to your regular diet to improve your health or healing is considered a dietary supplement. ...more
The MyPlate plan can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories and fat. ...more
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) work with healthcare providers to calculate calorie and nutrient needs, design special diets, and offer other nutritional advice to patients. ...more
Healthy ChoicesFats and CholesterolVitamins and MineralsNutrition Tools: Labels, Portions, and Plates
 A Thanksgiving Menu Tune-Up in Healthy Choices
Read on for helpful tips to create a healthier, lighter, but still festive meal for Thanksgiving Day. The biggest change: If you don't need to present the whole turkey for carving at the table, cook a turkey breast instead. ...more
 Dietary Supplements in Vitamins and Minerals
Adding anything to your regular diet to improve your health or healing is considered a dietary supplement. ...more
The MyPlate plan can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories and fat. ...more
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) work with healthcare providers to calculate calorie and nutrient needs, design special diets, and offer other nutritional advice to patients. ...more
Healthy PracticesSee All
Salmonella is caused by the bacteria salmonella. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause diarrhea in humans. There are many different kinds of salmonella bacteria. ...more
At home or work, it's important to wash your hands often and correctly. Read on to learn how. ...more
 Fish and Shellfish Poisoning in Food Safety
At certain times of the year, some species of fish and shellfish contain toxins, even if well-cooked. The most common type of fish poisoning in travelers is ciguatera fish poisoning. ...more
 Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli in Food Safety
One Escherichia coli strain that causes a severe intestinal infection in humans is known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). It’s the most common strain to cause illness in people. It’s different from other E. coli because it makes a potent toxin called Shiga toxin. This toxin damages the lining of the intestinal wall, causing bloody diarrhea. ...more
 Dietary Supplements in The Lowdown on Diets
Adding anything to your regular diet to improve your health or healing is considered a dietary supplement. ...more
Shopping, Cooking, and Preparing MealsFood SafetyEating for Weight Management
Salmonella is caused by the bacteria salmonella. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause diarrhea in humans. There are many different kinds of salmonella bacteria. ...more
At home or work, it's important to wash your hands often and correctly. Read on to learn how. ...more
 Fish and Shellfish Poisoning in Food Safety
At certain times of the year, some species of fish and shellfish contain toxins, even if well-cooked. The most common type of fish poisoning in travelers is ciguatera fish poisoning. ...more
 Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli in Food Safety
One Escherichia coli strain that causes a severe intestinal infection in humans is known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). It’s the most common strain to cause illness in people. It’s different from other E. coli because it makes a potent toxin called Shiga toxin. This toxin damages the lining of the intestinal wall, causing bloody diarrhea. ...more
 Dietary Supplements in The Lowdown on Diets
Adding anything to your regular diet to improve your health or healing is considered a dietary supplement. ...more
Nutrition and Health ConditionsSee All
 Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk in Cancer Prevention
Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. ...more
 The Have a Plant Program in Cancer Prevention
This national program encourages Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables....more
 Facts About Diabetes in Diabetes
When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Diabetes
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes. ...more
Atherosclerosis is a type of thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. It can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory conditions. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome in High Cholesterol
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Osteoporosis in Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more
Cancer PreventionDiabetesHeart Disease and High Blood PressureHigh Cholesterol Osteoporosis
 Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk in Cancer Prevention
Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. ...more
 The Have a Plant Program in Cancer Prevention
This national program encourages Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables....more
 Facts About Diabetes in Diabetes
When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Diabetes
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes. ...more
Atherosclerosis is a type of thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. It can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory conditions. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome in High Cholesterol
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Osteoporosis in Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more
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Children and TeensSee All
 Toddler Nutrition in Children and Nutrition
Read on to learn about healthy food choices, activity tips, and helpful feeding information for your toddler. ...more
 Nutrition- School-Age in Children and Nutrition
Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children....more
Children and NutritionTeens and Nutrition
 Toddler Nutrition in Children and Nutrition
Read on to learn about healthy food choices, activity tips, and helpful feeding information for your toddler. ...more
 Nutrition- School-Age in Children and Nutrition
Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children....more
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Interactive ToolsSee All
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz....more
 Botulism Quiz
Botulism is rare, but extremely dangerous. This quiz will help you learn how to make sure the food you eat is safe....more
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz....more
 Botulism Quiz
Botulism is rare, but extremely dangerous. This quiz will help you learn how to make sure the food you eat is safe....more
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