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Nutrition.gov

Nutrition.gov is powered by USDA Science and offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices.

An Introduction to Nutrition.gov

Growing and Using Wild & Cultivated Plants

ASCEND for Better Health

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A virtual center that brings together scientists, partner organizations, and communities to deliver science-based solutions that promote and elevate food and nutrition security for all Americans.

Healthy Holidays

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Thanksgiving meal planning can be overwhelming. Find resources to ensure the holiday is stress free by sticking to a budget with these thrifty holiday recipes.

Native American Heritage Month

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November with their rich food traditions. Explore cuisines from indigenous cultures. 

Diabetes Month

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Use these healthy eating resources to manage or reduce your risk of developing diabetes. 

Nutrition Tips for Every Stage of Life

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I Want Resources For

Cranberry Wojapi

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Serve cranberry wojapi, a traditional Native American berry sauce, using dried cranberries this Thanksgiving.

USDA ARS: Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

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The Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, backed by the USDA for 30 years, investigates the pivotal role of diet in pediatric health.

Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection

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Explore the Nutrition Education Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska Natives: a selected annotated bibliography for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations from 1988.

USDA FoodData Central

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Discover nutrient content for over 400,000 foods in the USDA’s FoodData Central.