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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.

MyPyramid

MyPyramid
The original Food Guide Pyramid is replaced by MyPyramid. Also available in Spanish. Read about the development of MyPyramid from the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

MyPyramid Menu Planner
This tool helps you to determine your personal MyPyramid goals. Then you can start planning menus by searching for foods and beverages you plan to eat and drink.
MyPyramid Tracker

MyPyramid Tracker
This Interactive tool provides valuable feedback on the user's dietary intake and physical activity levels.
MyPyramid for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

MyPyramid for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This section of MyPyramid.gov is designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women to help them and their babies stay healthy.
MyPyramid for Kids

MyPyramid for Kids
Eat Right. Exercise. Have Fun.

Play the MyPyramid Blast Off Game.
Dietary Guidelines

Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The basic guidelines for eating a healthy diet and being physically active.

Food Plans

The Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost, and Liberal Food Plans, 2007 Administrative Report              These food plans represent a nutritious diet at three different cost levels.

Expenditures on Children by Families

Expenditures on Children by Families, 2006   This report presents the most recent estimates for the cost of raising children.

Last Modified: 04/23/2008
In the News
April 10, 2008. Alexandria, VA: Federal Register notice posted announcing USDA & HHS' intent to establish the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and call for nominations.
April 4, 2008. Alexandria, VA: New MyPyramid PodCast: MyPyramid Menu Planner hailed as best in class.
March 31, 2008. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 40: Routine Active and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in U.S. Adults.
March 31, 2008. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 39: Availability of Spices on the Rise in the U.S. Food Supply.
March 28, 2008. Alexandria, VA: USDA releases the Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply, 2005.
March 24, 2008. Alexandria, VA: USDA releases the 2007 Expenditures on Children by Families annual report.
March 11, 2008. Alexandria, VA: USDA releases new Menu Planner to help public build better diets.
February 29, 2008. Alexandria, VA: New MyPyramid PodCast: Does Anyone Eat at Home Anymore?
February 15, 2008. Alexandria, VA: News Release — Partner with MyPyramid: USDA Invites Industry To Step Up for Nutritious Choices.

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