Nutritional Resources for Families

Conscious Consumer

Food labels can be confusing. Learn how to read food labels and find out what to look for.

• How to Decode Nutritional Labels

• Reading Food Labels

• Deciphering Food Label Lingo

• Comprehending Food Labels

• Food Labels and the FDA

• New Food Labels Make Food Choices Easier

• The Nutrition Facts Label – How to Interpret

• Taking Your Child to the Supermarket

• Organic Food: Back to Basics

• The Benefits of Soy Products

• Genetically Modified Foods

• Nonfood No-No's

• All About Artificial Sweeteners

Proteins, Carbs, and Fats

Teach your family about the basic food groups, plus how they help your body, with these articles.

• Exploring the Food Groups

• Which Fats Are Good for You?

• Getting a Smart Balance of Fats

• Fats Can Make You Thin

• Are All Fats Created Equal?

• Getting Fat from Eating Fat

• The "Fat-Phobic" Generation

• Protein Means Power and a Whole Lot More

• The Chemistry of Protein

• Your Personal Protein Requirements

• Buying the Right Protein for Your Diet

• What Is a Carbohydrate?

• Do Starchy Carbohydrates Make You Fat?

• Carbohydrates: Fuel of Choice

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are hidden in all kinds of foods. Find out where and how to get the recommended amount of each kind.

• Healthy Eating: Valuable Vitamins

• Healthy Eating: Mighty Minerals

• Fat-Soluble Vitamins

• Water-Soluble Vitamins

• Reducing Salt in Your Diet

Eating a Balanced Diet

These tips can help you and your family adopt healthier eating habits.

• Balanced Meal Planner

• USDA Introduces New Icon to Replace Food Pyramid

• Getting to Know Food

• 10 Simple Things to Improve Your Diet

• Simple Steps to a Healthier Diet

• Good-for-Your-Body Foods

• Super Foods for Kids (and Adults)

• Do You Have a Nutritional Deficiency?

• Good Sources of Nutrition

• Counting Calories: How Many You Need in Your Diet

• Fiber Facts: What Is Fiber Anyway?

• How Much Fiber Do You Need in Your Diet?

• All About Dairy Products

• Healthy and Natural Sugar Substitutes

• Stocking a Healthy Kitchen

Eating Healthy at All Ages

Keep your whole family eating healthy with these nutritional tips.

• Nutrition for Babies and Toddlers

• Nutrition for Toddlers and Preschoolers

• Nutritious Eating for Kids

• Teen Nutrition

• Family Nutrition

• Health and Nutrition for Moms

• 12 Pregnancy Superfoods

• Types of Vegetarians

• Ensuring Balanced Nutrition on a Vegetarian Diet

Learning About Good Nutrition

Teach your kids about what foods and lifestyle choices are healthy so everyone understands good nutrition.

• The Importance of Produce in a Healthy Diet

• How Well Do You Know Your Vegetables?

• Michelle Obama Tackles a National Crisis - Childhood Obesity

• The Best Brain Foods

• Are We Too Sweet? Our Kids' Addiction to Sugar

• Understanding Dietary Guidelines

• Healthy Eating: Caffeine

• Healthy Eating: Strategies

Nutrition and Weight Control

If your desire to eat more healthfully is driven by a need to lose weight, review these articles for tips to get you started.

• Eating According to Your Body's Needs

• The Seven-Day Plan for a Heart-Smart Diet

• Full vs Satisfied

• Using the "0-5 Hunger Scale" for Weight Management

• Sizing Up Your Plate

• Heart-Smart Fats, Spreads, and Dressings

• Health-Conscious Condiments

• Winning the Battle of the Bulge

• Protecting Your Family from Too Much Fat

• Healthy Eating: Hunger v. Cravings

• Obesity Among Children

• Choosing Health-Promoting Snacks

• Setting Realistic Weight-loss Goals

• Keeping Your Diet on Track During the Holidays

• More on Eating for Weight Loss

Polls

Tell us about how you handle good nutrition in your day-to-day routine.

• Dieting and Daughters

• Cafeteria Food

• Are Picky Eaters Born or Made?

• Tofu at School

• Vegetarian Kids

More Health Resources

Want to improve your overall health? Check out our other resources on living a healthy lifestyle.

• Fitness & Exercise for Moms

• Teen Fitness

• Exercising for Weight Loss

• Starting a Weight Loss Plan