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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: July 13, 2010 01:23 PM
In the News
• July 14, 2010. Washington, DC: The voting period for the Apps for Healthy Kids competition is now open. Vote for your favorite app today!
• July 7, 2010. Washington, DC: Agenda and Presentation Roster for the Public Meeting to Solicit Oral Comments on the Committee's Report are available.
• July 7, 2010. Washington, DC: Transcript and Minutes for the sixth (final) Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meeting are available.
• June 15, 2010. Washington, DC: The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's report is available to the public.
• June 8, 2010. Alexandria, VA: USDA releases the Expenditures on Children by Families, 2009 report.
• May 4, 2010. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases the USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food report for March 2010.
• March 10, 2010. Washington, DC: The First Lady's Let's Move! campaign and the USDA launch the Apps for Healthy Kids competition.
• February 9, 2010. Washington, DC: First Lady Michelle Obama Launches Let's Move! – America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids.


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