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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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Ensure the holidays are stress free this year by reviewing these healthy holiday resources to stay on track with health goals, and dietary restrictions.

Nutrition on a Budget

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Find tips for eating healthy on a budget and saving money when food shopping.

Food and Nutrition Apps and Blog

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Find food and nutrition apps for your mobile device and read recent blog posts to see what is going on in the field.

Nutrition Tips for Every Stage of Life

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I Want Resources For

Carrot Cake Cookies

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Tis the season for cookie exchanges. Share this healthy carrot cake cookie recipe with family and friends. 

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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Didn’t receive the fruitcake from your holiday wish list? Bake this 1928 fruitcake recipe found in the USDA National Agricultural Library’s Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection. 

USDA FoodData Central

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