Nutrition is an important part of personal health. While “eating right” can be an overwhelming goal, increasing your knowledge of basic nutrition and making little changes can have a big impact. Explore the links in this section to learn about dietary guidelines, reading food labels, and more!

General Information

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 edition)

Understanding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (video)

Choose MyPlate – Your MyPlate Plan (disponible en Español)

Nutrition Glossary

Reading Food Labels

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – New Nutrition Facts Label (video)

FDA – The Nutrition Facts Label (video, disponible en Español)

FDA – How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label

FDA – Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label

Choose MyPlate – Read the Food Label

Other Important Information

Are Canned Foods Nutritious for My Family?

Frozen Foods: Convenient and Nutritious

Pregnancy and Nutrition

Nutrition Info about Beverages

Cholesterol Fact Sheet

Dietary Fiber Fact Sheet

Additional Nutrition Fact Sheets

What to Do When You Overeat