Tools For Healthy Eating

Not sure what and how much to eat each day? Learn strategies for shopping, meal planning, reading food labels, and keeping portions under control.


The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans



Eating Patterns

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Creating a Healthy Eating Pattern

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DASH Diet

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Fad Diets

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Finding Nutrition Information You Can Trust

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Intermittent Fasting

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Mediterranean Diet

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MIND Diet

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What is a Healthy Eating Pattern

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Vegetarian/Vegan



Planning and Preparation

Chili with meat, beans, corn and vegetables in bowl.

Cooking for One

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Getting to Know Portion Sizes

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Kitchen Essentials

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Quick and Healthy Meals

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Shopping and Budgeting

Visit our Recipes & How-To’s section to learn more about preparing food!



Making Healthy Choices

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Healthier Eating Out

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Healthier Snacking

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Hydration

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Making Healthy Choices when Eating Out

Homemade granola bars, freshly cut on top of parchment paper and a cutting board.

Making Recipes Healthier

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Packing a Healthy Lunch



Tips & More

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5 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Leafy Greens

(5 maneras deliciosas de disfrutar vegetales de hoja verde)

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Artificial Sweeteners

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

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Including Whole Grains in Your Meals

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Is Protein Supplementation Necessary?

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Nutrition Claims on Food Labels

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Reading Food Labels

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Simple Tips to Keep your Food Safe

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Using Canned and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
(Uso de frutas y vegetales enlatados y congelados)

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Understanding Health Claims on Food Labels