USDA Food and Nutrition BASICS ***** EXCELLENT INFORMATION
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FOOD AND NUTRITION
Nutrition.gov
Obesity prevention, meal planning,trans fat number and allergen information on food labels, folic acid.
What's in the Foods You Eat - Search Tool
View nutrient profiles for 13,000 foods commonly eaten in the U.S. Portion sizes can be adjusted
Meat and Poultry Hotline
Get answers to your food safety questions from a food safety specialist via a toll free number. Safe storage, preparation of meat, poultry, egg products, food safety FAQs on this website.
Food Preservation, Home Canning
Home canning step by step, food preservation database, general food preservation, drying foods, safety issues.
Child Nutrition Programs
Links to programs providing a nutrition safety net for children, studies and evaluation of the programs, including SNAP.
MyPyramid, Steps to a Healthier You
The plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. My Pyramid Tracker provides an assessment of your food intake and physical activity level.
FoodSafety Gateway
News and safety alerts, consumer advice, how to report illnesses and product complaints, produce handling education campaign, videos.
Reports
•Seasonal Food Safety Fact Sheets
•Dietary Guidelines for Americans
•Electronic Benefit Transfer
•State Nutrition Action Plans
•Recall Information Center
Publications
•Human Nutrition Research
•Nutritive Value of Foods
•Major Nutrients
•Diet and Health
•USDA National Nutrient Database, Release 18
•Food and Nutrition Research Briefs
Events
•Child Nutrition Events Calendar
•Food Safety and Inspection Service Meetings and Events
Latest News and Transcripts
Dietary Health
2008 Farm Bill
Food Assistance
Food Distribution
Food Labeling and Packaging
Food Quality
Food Recalls
Food Safety
Food Security
GovBenefits.gov
Homeland Security
5aday.gov
FoodSafety.gov
HealthierUS.gov
Last Modified: 11/05/2008
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