Nutrition and Fitness Links

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- resources to achieve a healthy lifestyle; answers food and nutrition questions, provides accurate and objective food and nutrition information for consumers, and health professionals.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC's division of nutrition and physical activity; promotes the health benefits of daily physical activity

Cooking for Fun and Health at Home- suggestions for how to lower the fat and calories in meals and snacks.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. They are jointly issued by USDA and DHHS and updated every 5 years.

For Kids ! Eat Smart.Play Hard.- Connects kids to healthy eating and physical activity experiences within the community

Healthy Eating on a Budget- from the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.org

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MyPlate.gov - outlines steps for a healthier you!

For Kids! MyPlate.gov- for children over the age of 5 games, and lessons on healthy eating.

Nutrition.gov-Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center- a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.

WIC is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The USDA, WIC, and organizations or institutions administering WIC are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Submit complaints by letter or form AD-3027 (available at 866-632-9992) to: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; by fax: (202) 690-7442; or by email at program.intake@usda.gov.