Federal Nutrition Education Resources
From January 2005 - to February 2010

This document provides a comprehensive listing of federal resources that meet nutrition
recommendations based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with active online links.
Print and Web-based Resources Listed by Audience

Publications include: Title, Website, Federal Agency Source (*described on last page), and Date Published.

FOR TEACHERS & ADULTS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (Preschoolers & Younger than Age 8)

The Two-Bite Club
Read-aloud booklet for preschoolers 
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/2biteclub.html
USDA/FNS/TN
2009

Grow it -- Try it -- Like It
Kit Pre-K – food & gardening concepts, lesson plans, video, activities
Sent to printers; to be loaded on FNS website early in 2010
USDA/FNS/TN
2010

Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Preschoolers
Kit providing 4 Sharing Session (lesson plans): 40+ individual topic newsletters for parents
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nibbles.html
USDA/FNS/TN
2008

MyPyramid for Preschoolers MyPyramid for Preschoolers
Webpages 68 pages on MyPyramid.gov of guidance, parent hand-outs, poster, WIC Fact Sheets, Flyers
http://www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/
USDA/CNPP
2008

MyPyramid for Kids
3 lesson plans for grades K, 1-3; Anatomy of MyPyramid, mini posters 
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidclassroom.html
USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN
2006

MyPyramid Blast Off Online Game for kids
Online game teaches basics of making food choices using MyPyramid guidance
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html
USDA/CNPP
2006

Eat Smart Play Hard Campaign Lesson Plans and Materials
2 lesson plans for children at 2 age ranges: 4 & 5, 11-12 years:
Coloring sheets, stickers, placemats, posters, web site, parent information
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartactivitysheets.html
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartmaterials.html
USDA/FNS/ESPH
2002-2006

FOR TEACHERS OF CHILDREN: Ages 8-18, Grades 3-5, 6-9 & High School

Rate What You Ate
Lesson plan for secondary school explains the Menu Planner diet assessment
http://www.mypyramid.gov/MenuPlanner/downloads/RateWhatYouAte.pdf
USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN
2009

Nutrition Essentials
6 lesson plans for grades 6-12: includes Nutrition Decisions GAME CD. Extensive supplemental
Information including tests, additional activities, enrichment and parent information.
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nutritionessentials.html
USDA/FNS/TN
2007

The Power of Choice
10 lesson plans for kids aged 11-13 in after school programs. Extensive supplemental guidance for parents.
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/power_of_choice.html
USDA/FNS/TN
2007

Empowering Youth
Adult guidance & activities for kids aged 11-18 years in after school programs
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/empoweringyouth.html
USDA/FNS/TN
2007

MyPyramid for Kids
6 lesson plans; 3 plans for each at grades 3 & 4, and grades 5 & 6, Poster, coloring pages, Tips for
Families, Worksheet, etc. 
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidclassroom.html
USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN
2006

ESPH Power Plans
2 lesson plans for children at two age ranges: 8-10, 11-12 years
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartadditionalresources.html
USDA/FNS/ESPH
2006

Yourself -- Middle School Kit 
Kit with 5 lessons/classroom materials, Poster, Video, BMI Charts, magazine for 6-9th grade
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/yourself.html
USDA/FNS/TN
since 1998

Milk Matters Online Resources for Teachers
Links to classroom activities and supplemental classroom materials for middle and high school teachers
informing on the benefits of milk and calcium.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/teachers/index.cfm
DHHS/NICHD
2007

Milk Matters: For Bones, For Lifelong Health
9 page online document informing on the importance of calcium in children ages 9-18. 
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/strong_bones_lifelong_health_mm.pdf
DHHS/NICHD
2005

Media Smart Youth web pages
Afterschool education program for young people ages 11 to 13; evaluation tools
Video Script 2005 Explains the role media plays in eating and physical activity choices for youth. 
www.nichd.nih.gov/msy
DHHS/NICHD
2005

BodyWorks Toolkit
Toolkit, including a video script, for healthy girls and strong women. Information on healthy eating,
healthy cooking, exercise, and goal-setting is included with material for parents and teens.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/BodyWorks/toolkit/
DHHS/OWH
2005

Tips for Teens: Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes for American Indians/Alaska Natives
4 page brochure on how to prevent type 2 diabetes; includes information on healthy eating, exercise, and
tips on how to cut excess calories. 
http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/YouthTips_LowerRisk_Eng.pdf
DHHS/NIH/NIDDK
revised 2007

Take Charge of Your Health
20 page booklet for teens with advice on how to take small steps to keep a healthy weight; gives basic facts
about nutrition and physical activity.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/teenblackwhite3.pdf
DHHS/NIH/WIN
2006

My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Young Women
15 page booklet that presents information and tips on physical activity and healthy eating for young women.
ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mybrightfuture/GuideforYoungWomen.pdf
DHHS/HRSA
2006

Team Up at Home
Activity booklet with hands-on activities for parents to use with school age kids (revision)
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/teamupbooklet.html
USDA/FNS/TN
2007

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Creating Healthy Active Celebrations
Online booklet 46 pages on organizing parties with recipes, party themes and activities
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/QuickandEasy/celebrations.pdf
USDA/FNS/ESPH
2008

Energize Yourself and Your Family updated
20 page booklet which describes the benefits of being active and includes tips on how to eat better.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/EnergizeYourself2004.pdf
DHHS/NIDDK
2006

We Can (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition)! Families Finding the Balance: A Parent Handbook
26 page booklet for parents -- to help children 8-13 stay at a healthy Web site provides resources about
weight management‚ nutrition‚ physical activity‚ and reducing screen time. Also go to: curricula and toolkits section or
promotional and programming resources
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan_mats/parent_hb_en.pdf
Parent Tips – Making healthier food choices
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/whats-we-can/resources_parents.htm
Parent Tips – Healthier eating while saving money
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/tip_saving.pdf
DHHS/NHLBI
2005-2009

WEB SITES AND SELECTED WEB PAGES

MyPyramid.gov
Offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to plan and assess food choices based on
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In-depth comprehensive guidance web site for all ages, plus posters,
fact sheets, kits, Partners Program/ Multi-media/ Games Contents/ Print products: Posters and more.
www.mypyramid.gov

Components:
Inside the Pyramid food groups, healthy eating, tips, how the MyPyramid works and more
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html
2005/2010 Dietary Guidelines The basic guidelines for eating healthy
http://www.mypyramid.gov/guidelines/index.html
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm

Interactive tools
MyPyramid Menu Planner Choose your foods for a day to reach your personal goals
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx
My Food-a-pedia Quick access to food info, food groups, calories & comparisons
http://www.myfoodapedia.gov/
MyPyramid Tracker Get feedback on what you eat & your physical activity
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
MyPyramid for Kids& Preschoolers Get your child’s food plan. Plus everything a parent needs to know
to feed (preschool to age 11) your child.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
http://www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers/index.html
MyPyramid for Moms Start out right as a new mom or mom-to-be
http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramidmoms/index.html
USDA/CNPP

Public Service Spots & Podcasts
USDA Disney partnership for nutrition education.
http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=475

Download 30+ Audio podcasts from CNPP/USDA
http://www.mypyramid.gov/audiopoddcasts/index.html

Innovations for Health
Multi-phased contest. Phase 1 is the Apps for Health Contest
www.cnpp.usda.gov/innovations/innovations.htm

Other Products: 
Print Materials 
http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/printmaterials.html

Rate What YOU Ate lesson plan for secondary school teachers to introduce MyPyramid Menu Planner
http://www.mypyramid.gov/MenuPlanner/downloads/RateWhatYouAte.pdf

Ten Tips Nutrition Education Ongoing Series of 1-page fact sheets
http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/tentips.html

Posters:
MyPyramid - 4 versions: adults, kids, pregnancy, preschoolers,
http://www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf
www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/resource/pregnancyposter.pdf
MyPyramid mini-posters & misc http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/printmaterials.html
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidforkidsposter.html
USDA/CNPP

FNS Team Nutrition Resources
Team Nutrition provides online access to FNS nutrition resources available schools and child care facilities
that participate in the Federal Child Nutrition Programs: 
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/library.html
USDA/FNS/TN
On going

FNS The Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Campaign
Provides online resources and tools to convey and reinforce healthy eating and lifestyle behaviors
Web Site for Parents;Activity Sheets/Bookmarks/Comics/Stickers;
Brochures/Mini Posters/Handouts; Additional ESPH Resources
USDA/FNS/ESPH
2003-2007

FNS Loving Support
USDA national Breastfeeding Promotion & Support Campaign and other resources
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Breastfeeding/breastfeedingmainpage.HTM
USDA/FNS/WIC
2004

FNS Eat Smart, Live Strong SNAP (formerly Food Stamps)
Kit/ Web pages Intervention for seniors based on Activity Kit with lessons http://snap.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=15&tax_level=3&tax_subject=261&topic_id=1941&level3_id=6326&level4_id=0&level5_i d=0&placement_default=0
USDA/FNS/SNAP
2008

FNS Loving Your Family SNAP (formerly Food Stamps)
Web pages & Kit: guidance on 3 sessions for adults, lower literacy (at 5-6th grade level)
http://snap.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=15&tax_level=3&tax_subject=261&topic_id=1941&level3_id=6322&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&placement_deault=0
USDA/FNS/SNAP
2007

FNS Core Nutrition Messages
Online set of 16 nutrition education messages, with tips and recipes and implementation guidance for use in
the nutrition assistance programs. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/corenutritionmessages/default.htm
USDA/FNS
2008

CDC Fruits and Veggies More Matters
Web pages give the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables, tips, brochures, interactive tools, Q&A,
and Partners information. 
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Brochures and booklets:
Why Do Fruits & Vegetables Matter to Men? 
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/AA_Mens_Brochure.pdf

Choose Smart, Choose Healthy 
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/AA_Womens_Brochure.pdf

International Fruits and Veggies Interactive Worksheets 
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/explore_worksheets.pdf

How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/General_Audience_Brochure.pdf

Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/Low_Literacy_Brochure.pdf

Interactive Worksheets 4 pages on International Fruits and Veggies 
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/explore_worksheets.pdf
DHHS/CDC
On going

DHHS Healthy Weight Web Pages
30+ Webpages informing on the best way to stay within a healthy weight range.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/
DHHS/CDC
2007

DHHS Small Steps Campaign Web Pages
Entry Portal to federal web pages http://www.smallstep.gov/index.htm
Small Steps Portion Control Tips to control the portion of the food eaten
http://www.smallstep.gov/portion_control.html

Small Steps Eating Healthier Tips to eat healthy by eating more fruits and vegetables http://www.smallstep.gov/portion_control.html
SmallSteps Kids Splash page http://www.smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html
DHHS/OS

POSTERS

It’s Up to You (food groups) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/itsuptoyou.html
Food for a Day (2,000 calories of food) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/foodforday.html
How Much Do You Eat (portions) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/howmuch.html
Read It Before You Eat It (label) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/read_it.html
Enjoy Moving (physical activity) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/nutritionessentials.html
Move It! (physical activity) http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/moveitposter.html

MyPyramid - 4 versions pregnancy, adults, preschoolers, kids,
www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/resource/pregnancyposter.pdf
http://www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf

MyPyramid mini-posters & misc http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/printmaterials.html
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramid_preschoolers.html http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidforkidsposter.html
USDA/CNPP

NUTRITION LABELING

FDA Web pages: Spot the Block webpage for parents
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048815.htm
DHHS/FDA
2008

FDA Web pages: Make Your Calories Count
Interactive pages/program to use labels to help plan a healthful diet while managing calorie intake. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html
DHHS/FDA
2006

Nutrition Facts Label-Eating Healthier and feeling better
Brochure on how to use the Food Label. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/nutfacts.pdf
DHHS/FDA
2006

Food Facts: Talking about Trans Fat: What You Need to Know
2 page article about trans fat. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/fftrans.pdf
DHHS/FDA
2005

Trans Fats on the Nutrition Facts Label
Fact sheet on trans fats. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/facts/nutrition/TransFatFactSheet.pdf
DHHS/FNS
2006

Fats in the Diet: How to Enjoy Your Food and Be Healthy, Too!
Fact sheet on the fats in the diet. http://ific.org/publications/brochures/upload/fatstipsheet.pdf
DHHS/ FDA &IFIC
2006

Read It Before You Eat It
Poster on Nutrition Facts label, developed by FDA/FNS http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/read_it.html
USDA/FNS/TN & FDA
2003

WEIGHT MANAGMENT
Healthy Weight Web Pages
Web page (30 pages) informing on the best way to stay within a healthy weight range.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/healthy_weight/
DHHS/CDC
2007

NHLBI Aim for a Health Weight Website
Web site provides information on weight management Includes: a
Body Mass Index calculator, recipes,
interactive personalized menu planner,shopping ideas, healthy dining out tips, guide to physical activity http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
DHHS/NHLBI
No date

Keep the Beat 2010 Calendar
2010 Calendar with health tips. http://emall.nhlbihin.net/ktbcalendar/
DHHS/NHLBI
2009

NHLBI Portion Distortion
Online quiz to see how portions have changed in the last 20 years.
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/
DHHS/NHLBI
2008

Eat More, Weigh Less
8 page brochure with information on how to eat more low calorie-dense foods in place of high calorie-dense
foods. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/pdf/Energy_Density.pdf
DHHS/CDC
2007

How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight.
4 page document on how to manage the portions you eat. Practice to Research Series No. 2 http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/pdf/portion_size_pitfalls.pdf
DHHS/CDC
2005

Just Enough For You
21 page brochure showing serving size and giving tips on how to eat the right amount. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/justenough.pdf
DHHS/NIH/WIN
2006

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
Web page/ booklet written for men and women ages 18 to 64. Explains how you can fit physical activity
into your life—your way. Decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule.
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/adultguide/default.aspx
DHHS
2008

Get Fit!: A Handbook for Youths Ages 6-17
Handbook created to help children get active and receive Presidential awards for physical activity.
(page does not open) http://www.fitness.gov/getfit.pdf
DHHS/PCPFS
2006

Stay Active Get Fit Handbook
Guide to physical activity and fundamentals. http://www.presidentschallenge.org/pdf/adultgetfit.pdf
DHHS/PCPFS
2006

Walking…A Step in the Right Direction
Pamphlet describing the benefits of walking, explains how to start a walking program. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/walking.htm
DHHS/NIDDK
2004, update2007

WOMENS HEALTH

Bright Futures for Women’s Health and Wellness: Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities
Tool kit 108 pages of information on how to start community events and involvement for helping to better
women’s health. (page does not open) http://ftp.hrsa.gov/hrsa/womenshealthtoolkit.pdf
DHHS/HRSA
2005

The Heart Truth for Women:
4pages Recipes for Heart Health
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov//educational/hearttruth/downloads/pdf/factsheet-recipes.pdf
DHHS/NIHLBI
2005

My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Adult Women
13 page booklet that presents information and tips on physical activity and healthy eating for young women.
htftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mybrightfuture/Adult_Guide.pdf
DHHS/HRSA
2005

Women’s Health USA 2006
81 page data book on women’s health highlighting emerging issues and trends in women’s health.
ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mchb/whusa_06/w06.pdf
DHHS/HRSA
2006

SENIORS

Young At Heart: Tips for Older Adults
25 page booklet with tips for healthy eating and physical activity for older adults. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/youngatheart.pdf
DHHS/NIDDK
2007

Getting Older. Living Healthier. Feeling Better: Start today with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
6 page brochure that guides older adults in making healthy food choices. http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/DRI_and_DGs/OAbrochure.pdf
DHHS/ODPHP/AoA
2005

Getting Older. Living Healthier. Feeling Better: Start today with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
6 page brochure that guides older adults in making healthy food choices.
http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/DRI_and_DGs/OAbrochure.pdf
DHHS/ODPHP/AoA
2005

NIH: Senior Health Web pages: Eating Well as You Get Older
Dozen web pages (within an broader site) on the benefits of eating well, how to eat well, tips to shop wisely.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/toc.html
DHHS/NIH/NIA
2006-7

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

DASH Eating Plan: Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure 1998, updated 2006
64 page booklet for adults with heart disease or hypertension describing the DASH diet for lowering high
blood pressure. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf
DHHS/NHLBI
2006

NHLBI Keep the Beat Deliciously Health Dinners
Recipe book with 75 deliciously healthy recipes, beautiful full-color design throughout, and original food photos
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/healthyeating/
DHHS/NHLBI
2009

Honoring the Gift of Children: A Family Wellness Journey
Guidance for American Indian and Native American families. available on CD by request
DHHS/IHS
2007

Your Health is Golden: Heart Health Promotion Activities for Vietnamese Communities
48 page (print) guidebook for community health educators to help them organize activities to promote heart
Health among Vietnamese populations.http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/other/viet_golden.pdf
DHHS/NIH/NHLBI
2005

DoD Shelf Talkers-Healthy Choices For Life
13 mini signs that contain simple dietary tips based on the new “Dietary Guidelines for Americans
to help commissary shoppers make informed decisions while shopping: shelf talker
http://www.commissaries.com/
DoD
2005

Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets:
Fact Sheet Chromium includes food sources and recommendations.
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/chromium.asp#h7
Fact Sheet Carnitine includes food sources and recommended intakes. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/carnitine.asp
CHHS/NIH/ODS-ClnCtr
2005

Iron Deficiency Web Page
Informational web page on iron and iron deficiency, including recommended amounts and food sources.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/iron_deficiency/
DHHS/CDC/DNPA
2006

SPANISH LANGUAGE

Better Health and You: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: (Spanish)
35 page booklet Tips for Adults describing healthy weight, healthy eating, and physical activity. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/para_adultos.htm
DHHS/NIDDK
2008

Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes/Platillos latinos sabrosos y saludables (bilingual English, Spanish)
Recipes for 26 taste-tested Latino dishes http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/sp_recip.htm
DHHS/NHLBI
2008

Young At Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Spanish)
40 page booklet with tips for healthy eating and physical activity for older adults. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm
DHHS/NIDDK
2006

Young At Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Spanish)
40 page booklet with tips for healthy eating and physical activity for older adults.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm
DHS/NIDDK
2006

MyPyramid.gov website Spanish version http://www.mypyramid.gov/sp-index.html
USDA/ CNPP
2005

Walking…A Step in the Right Direction (Spanish)
8 page pamphlet which describes the benefits of walking, explains how to start a walking program. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/caminar.htm
DHHS/NIDDK
2008

The Road to a Healthy Life: Based on the Dietary Guidelines
Bilingual booklet (Spanish/English) publication for families based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
future site ? - www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines
DHHS/ODPHP
2007

DIRECTIONAL WEB PAGES/SITES

Web Listings of Links to Access Other Health and Nutrition Links
Womenshealth.gov Staying Active and Eating Healthy
Directional web pages to sources of nutritional information, information on the benefits of physical activity, and
tips for food choices. http://womenshealth.gov/FitnessNutrition/
DHHS/OWH
2006

DHHS Health Finder-Prevention Web site
Directional website for health education; health education, Nutrition, Physical activity www.healthfinder.gov
DHHS/ODPHP
2007

CDC Nutrition Basics Web Site
Directional Web pages to various nutritional information and healthy eating facts
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/nutrition_for_everyone/basics/
DHHS/CDC
2007

2005 DIETARY GUIDELINES RESOURCES
A Healthier You. Guidance based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Consumer book for everyday healthy eating and physical activity, including recipes and worksheets. www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines
DHHS/ODPHP
2005

Health Facts, Toolkit
8 fact sheets - toolkit that offers the nutrition and physical activity recommendations based on Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/toolkit/default.htm
DHHS/ODPHP/AoA
2005

Health Professionals: Dietary Guidelines Toolkit for Health Professionals, Health Facts
8 fact sheets Health Facts (2-page each) offering information from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Topics are: sodium and potassium, nutrition and calories, physical activity, carbohydrates, fats, fruits and vegetables, energy balance, and food safety.
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_sodium.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_nutrition.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_active.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_carbohydrates.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fats.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fruits.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_weight.pdf; http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_safefood.pdf
DHHS/ODPHP
2005

*Federal Agencies (and sub-units) with Resources Listed
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA/CNPP Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
USDA/CNPP&FNS/TN Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion & Food and Nutrition Service/Team Nutrition (collaborative project)
USDA/FNS/ESPH Food and Nutrition Service/Eat Smart. Play Hard Campaign
USDA/FNS/TN Food and Nutrition Service/Team Nutrition
USDA/FNS/SNAP Food and Nutrition Service/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services:
DHHS/OS Office of the Secretary
DHHS/OWH Office of Women’s Health
DHHS/ODPHP Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
DHHS/ODPHP/AoA ODPHP/Administration on Aging
DHHS/CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention
DHHS/CDC/DNPA Center for Disease Control and Prevention/ division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
DHHS/ FDA Food and Drug Administration
DHHS/ FDA &IFIC Food and Drug Administration & International Food Information Council Foundation (collaborative project)
DHHS/HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration
DHHS/IHS Indian Health Services
DHHS/NIH National Institutes of Health
DHHS/NICHD National Institute of Child Health/National Institutes of Health
DHHS/NIH/NIA National Institute on Aging
DHHS/NIH/WIN National Institutes of Health/ Weight Information Network
DHHS/NIH/NIDDK National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
DHHS/NHLBI National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute/ National Institutes of Health
DHHS/NIH/ODS-ClnCtr NIH/Office of Dietary Supplements –Clinical Center
DHHS/PCPFS President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
U.S. Department of Defense:
DoD Department of Defense