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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Improving the nutrition and well-being of Americans

The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. CNPP is an agency of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

	MyPlate replaces MyPyramid. Order free materials. Also available en espaol.			SuperTracker gives you a personalized nutrition & physical activity plan

	The Dietary Guidelines for Americans give the basics for healthy eating			MyFoodapedia provides quick access to food groups, calories, & comparisons

	Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food: Nutrition from farm to table			Try out the Cost of Raising a Child Calculator

Last Modified: February 07, 2012 02:59 PM

	December 22, 2011. Washington, DC: USDA Secretary launches the state-of-the-art interactive SuperTracker just in time to help Americans keep their New Year's resolutions to improve their health.
	September 30, 2011. Washington, DC: USDA Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Salazar, and Surgeon General Benjamin will unveil MiPlato, the Spanish version of MyPlate.
	July 30, 2011. Alexandria, VA: CNPP releases Nutrition Insight 44: Dietary Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Health.
	June 9, 2011. Washington, DC: USDA releases the Expenditures on Children by Families, 2010 report.
	June 2, 2011. Washington, DC: The First Lady, USDA Secretary, and Surgeon General unveil USDA's new food icon MyPlate and ChooseMyPlate.gov.
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