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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.


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MyPyramid MyPyramid
replaced the Food Guide Pyramid in 2005 (En Espaρol)		   MyFoodapedia
provides quick access to 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
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 your food & physical activity with MyPyramid Tracker   Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food: Nutrition from farm to table
Expenditures on Children by Families Expenditures on Children 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 3 different cost levels   Listen to one of many audio podcasts with MyPyramid tips and advice

Last Modified: February 04, 2010 06:18 PM
In the News
• February 2, 2010: Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases the USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food report for December 2009.
• January 22, 2010: Washington, DC: USDA and HHS announce dates for the 5th Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting and Solicitation of Written Comments.
• December 8, 2009: Washington, DC: USDA has launched a multi-phased contest called Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge.
• November 25, 2009. Alexandria, VA: USDA's Nutrition Evidence Library (NEL) is seeking Abstractors to help expand the Library.
• 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.