Introduction

These days, a wealth of nutrition information is at your finger tips. From diet books to newspaper articles, everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should be eating. It's no secret that good nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining health.
 
While you already know it is important to eat a healthy diet, you may find it more difficult to sort through all of the information about nutrition and food choices. CDC has compiled a variety of resources to help you start healthier eating habits:

• Nutrition Basics
  • Food Groups
  • Water
  • Dietary Fat
    • Trans Fat
    • Saturated Fat
    • Cholesterol
    • Polyunsaturated Fats and Monounsaturated Fats
  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein
  • Vitamins and Minerals
    • Calcium and Bone Health
    • Iron and Iron Deficiency
• Fruits and Vegetables
  • How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?
  • What Counts as a Cup?
  • Nutrient Information
  • Food Safety Basics
• Other Resources

Selected Resources

ChooseMyPlate.gov
This Web site features practical information and tips to help Americans build healthier diets.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides advice about how good dietary habits for people aged 2 years and older can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Also available, a brochure for consumers: Let's Eat for the Health of It. (PDF-967k)

Food Safety
Sites designed to help consumers get the latest information on food safety and food recalls.

• HHS and USDA Food Safety Consumer Site
• FDA's Recalls, Withdrawals and Alerts in the Last 60 Days
• CDC Food Safety