Surveys, Reports and Research

What We Eat survey Food and Nutrition Surveys

Find information from national and other food and nutrition surveys. Includes data on food intake, risk factor prevalence, and other health indicators. Also find information on survey methodology.


coins Grant Information

Links to nutrition grant and funding sources from both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Also includes information about grant writing and preparation.


Basic 7 food guide Historical Information

Find information on the history of government dietary guidance including older editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the history of the National School Lunch program and other food assistance programs, and other information related to the history of nutrition and foods.


US Capitol building dome Legislation and Policy

Links to resources on policy and legislation including the Federal Register Online and the Library of Congress' THOMAS legislation information tool. Also find information on state policies related to child nutrition and school health.


Collage of Reports Reports, Studies and Statistics

Features reports and studies on a variety of nutrition topics. For other studies, be sure to look under the specific topic of interest, such as Weight and Obesity, or US Nutrition Assistance Programs, for example.


Computer keyboard for database research. Research Tools

Resources include bibliographic and other on-line searchable databases, as well links to a variety of food, nutrition and health-related journals. Also find links to a variety of dietary assessment instruments and related information.