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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Improving the nutrition and well-being of Americans

The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. CNPP is an agency of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.


                                                    ―NEW―
MyPyramid MyPyramid
replaced the Food Guide Pyramid in 2005 (also available in Spanish).		   MyFoodapedia
provides quick access to food info – food groups, calories, & comparisons.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans give the basics for healthy eating.   The MyPyramid Menu Planner helps you reach your personal goals one meal at a time.
Get a MyPyramid Plan for Kids (6-11yrs) and Preschoolers (2-5yrs) today.   MyPyramid for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Start out right as a new mom or mom-to-be with MyPyramid for Moms.
MyPyramid Tracker Get feedback on what you eat & your physical activity with the MyPyramid Tracker.   Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food: Nutrition from the farm to your table.
Expenditures on Children by Families Expenditures on Children by Families reports estimate the cost of raising children.   Try out the Cost of Raising a Child Calculator.
Food Plans USDA food plans represent a nutritious diet at three different cost levels.   Listen to one of many audio podcasts with MyPyramid tips and advice.
 

Last Modified: October 15, 2009 03:34 PM
In the News
• October 16, 2009: Washington, DC: USDA and HHS announce dates for the 4th Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting and Solicitation of Written Comments.
• September 15, 2009. Alexandria, VA: CNPP launches Growing a Healthier You: Nutrition from the Farm to Your Table as part of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food USDA initiative.
• September 15, 2009. Alexandria, VA: CNPP launches the MyPyramid Ten Tips Nutrition Education Series with tips on cutting back on salt, being a healthy role model for children, and following a vegetarian diet.
• August 4, 2009. Washington, DC: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a report, Expenditures on Children by Families, 2008, also known as the Cost of Raising a Child.
• July 8, 2009. Washington, DC: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of Dr. Rajen Anand as Executive Director of the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
• April 14, 2009.  Washington, DC: USDA and HHS announce dates for the 3rd Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting and Solicitation of Written Comments.
• April 6, 2009. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 43: The Quality of Children's Diets in 2003-04 as Measured by the Healthy Eating Index-2005.
• February 17, 2009. Washington, DC: President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in an effort to jumpstart the US economy. USDA was appropriated $28 billion (3.5%) of the package.