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USDA Nutrition Research Fuels Olympians’ Engines

July 26, 2024 Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are underway and athletes from around the world are competing for medals in individual events ranging from archery to wrestling and team events from artistic swimming to water polo. Becoming an Olympian requires more than natural ability, it takes proper coaching...

Research and Science

10 Holiday Recipes That Won’t Break the Bank

December 06, 2023 Renée Benson, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Communications

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and delicious food! Celebrating the holidays on a budget does not mean sacrificing flavor or tradition. With a little ingenuity, you can create delicious, festive meals that celebrate the spirit of the season without compromising on flavor or...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Research and Science Equity

Five Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays

December 09, 2020 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Celebrate while sticking with your healthy habits this holiday season! Take time to eat well and move your body to help you feel your best. Use these five tips from Nutrition.gov to make your holiday with your household a healthy one.

Food and Nutrition

Cook Healthy at Home with Nutrition.gov’s New Recipe Page

August 03, 2020 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Have you been cooking at home more since the coronavirus pandemic started? Nutrition.gov’s new Recipe page can help you prepare nutritious meals that support health and taste great.

Food and Nutrition

How to Save More on Fruits and Vegetables

May 29, 2020 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Support your health with good nutrition while spending less money. Nutrition.gov has resources to help you get the best price on produce and cook tasty, low-cost recipes while staying at home to protect yourself and others and slow the spread of COVID-19. Fit fruits and vegetables into your food...

Food and Nutrition

Get Back to Healthful Eating With the Help of the DRI Calculator!

September 03, 2019 the Food and Nutrition Information Center staff, National Agricultural Library

What better time to get back to healthful eating than right now? As summer ends and before the holiday season begins, it’s a good time to take account of your goals and get to know your nutrient recommendations. Have you often wondered how to relate the nutrients listed on food labels to your...

Research and Science

Welcome to the New Nutrition.gov Website!

June 03, 2019 the Nutrition.gov staff, National Agricultural Library

For more than 15 years, Nutrition.gov has provided consumers with easy access to reliable information on food, healthy eating, food safety and physical activity. The Nutrition.gov team is pleased to announce the launch of a newly designed and enhanced website. Nutrition.gov will now feature a...

Food and Nutrition

Resources to Help Celebrate National Nutrition Month

March 07, 2019 the Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Every March, registered dietitian nutritionists celebrate National Nutrition Month®! During National Nutrition Month®, health and nutrition professionals share their knowledge and tips with patients, clients, family, friends and the community to increase awareness about the importance of good...

Food and Nutrition

Get Kids Excited About Healthy Habits This Summer with Nutrition.gov

August 02, 2018 the Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Summer is a great time for kids to get outside and be physically active. But for those days that are spent indoors, Nutrition.gov’s Children section has solutions to keep children busy and encourage healthy lifestyle habits.

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

Plan for the Fall 2018 School Year with Resources from Nutrition.gov

May 08, 2018 the Nutrition.gov staff, National Agricultural Library

Are you a teacher looking for nutrition-related handouts, lesson plans, or historical documents for your classes? Nutrition.gov has added new resources to help you. Just in time for National Teacher Appreciation Day, Nutrition.gov has developed a new web page under the Smart Nutrition 101 section...

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