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Information for Parents and Caregivers
 Food Safety Policy
Evaluating the benefits of human illness prevention, cost of compliance, economic incentives for innovation, Foodborne Illness Cost Calculator.
 Parents and School Nutrition
Team Nutrition Schools program, a network of public and private partnerships to improve school meals locally and education activities to share with the family.
 Rural Housing Options for Elderly People
Loan, grant, rent and community facilities programs that help elderly people live with as much independence and dignity as possible.
 Healthier US
Learn about being physically active each day, nutrition, prevention.
Image of the Food Pyramid
MyPyramid
Learn about the nutritional recommendations of the kinds and amounts of food to eat each day for a healthy balanced diet.
 Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children
Educational messages and focus on young children and nutrition.
 Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs
About 1 in 5 Americans is estimated to participate in at least 1 of 15 food assistance programs. Links are provided to studies and evaluations of the programs.
Grocery bag with food
10 Steps to Help Fill Your Grocery Bag
Learn if you or someone that you know might be eligible for food stamps. Contacts and application form available on this website.
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