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Celebrate Cultural Heritage with Healthy Recipes

May 11, 2021 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Traditional foods, flavors, and cuisines offer a variety of healthy and delicious choices. Celebrate the cultural heritage of your family and friends with recipes and resources from Nutrition.gov, like these three nutritious meal ideas:

Food and Nutrition

200 Year History of the House Committee on Agriculture

April 27, 2021 the Agricultural Law Information Partnership: Kirstin Nelson, Maddie Allen, Liz Holdzkom, and Jamie Flood

For 200 years, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has stood for both growers and consumers in America. To commemorate the Committee's anniversary, USDA’s National Agricultural Library created a digital timeline to highlight key events, members, and legislation in the Committee's history.

Research and Science

A Spotlight on the History of Infant Nutrition

April 13, 2021 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Nutrition plays a key role in helping infants to grow into healthy children and adults. Since the early 1900s, USDA has provided resources for breastfeeding, introducing first foods, building lasting healthy eating habits, and more. Explore how infant nutrition advice has changed over the decades...

Food and Nutrition

Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month

March 01, 2021 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Happy National Nutrition Month®! No matter what your age or life stage, Nutrition.gov has resources to help you personalize your plate with healthy choices. Build a healthy diet that meets your unique needs and preferences with these three tips:

Research and Science

Four Easy Ways To Eat Well in the New Year

January 05, 2021 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

Do you have resolutions for healthy eating this year? Eating well can fuel your body and help it feel its best as you move through your day. Use these four simple ideas from Nutrition.gov to start the year with your health in mind.

Food and Nutrition

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

Three Food Safety Tips to Add to Your Healthy Eating Routine

September 17, 2020 Nutrition.gov Staff, National Agricultural Library

September is National Food Safety Education Month, and Nutrition.gov is excited to share our updated Food Safety page to help you celebrate! Now, you can find information on current and trending topics like food delivery services and emergency food storage to continue enjoying safe, nutritious food.

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

New Nutrient Content Information Now Online

November 21, 2019 Wendy Shaw, Branch Chief, Information & Customer Service, National Agricultural Library

Have you ever wanted to view food sources of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in your diet? The National Agricultural Library’s Food and Nutrition Information Center now houses 36 tables of foods according to their nutrient content. The tables are available for vitamins, minerals...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science
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