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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.


 
MyPlate replaces MyPyramid. Order free materials. Also available en espaρol.   SuperTracker thumbnail SuperTracker gives you a personalized nutrition & physical activity plan
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 - cover The Dietary Guidelines for Americans give the basics for healthy eating   MyFoodapedia
provides quick access to food groups, calories, & comparisons
Know Your Farmer Know Your Food thumbnail Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food: Nutrition from farm to table   Try out the Cost of Raising a Child Calculator

Last Modified: May 31, 2012 11:07 AM

In the News
• May 30, 2012. Washington, DC: MyPlate celebrates its first birthday on June 2 and we look back on its growth and success. New resources are available to make your next celebration a happy and healthy one.
• December 22, 2011. Washington, DC: USDA Secretary launches the state-of-the-art interactive SuperTracker just in time to help Americans keep their New Year's resolutions to improve their health.
• September 30, 2011. Washington, DC: USDA Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Salazar, and Surgeon General Benjamin will unveil MiPlato, the Spanish version of MyPlate.
• July 30, 2011. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 44: Dietary Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Health.
• June 9, 2011. Washington, DC: USDA releases the Expenditures on Children by Families, 2010 report.
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