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Secretary's Column: MyPlate Inspires Healthful Eating

October 14, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

We know that a healthy nation starts with healthy people. A good diet helps kids stay active and focused at school. And staying healthy can increase your productivity on the job. But sometimes families who want to make healthier eating choices are confused by conflicting messages, or don't have time...

Food and Nutrition

Happy Leftovers Day!

November 27, 2009

We hope you had a joyful (and food-safe) holiday meal. We suspect that like most of us you’ll be enjoying the goodies for days to come. One highlight of our run-up to the holiday was our live Facebook chat on food safety on Nov. 12. USDA food safety expert Diane Van took questions on a variety of...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety
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