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Researchers examined the ability of colored rice bran extracts to stimulate glucose uptake.

Get cooking with these great recipes from Cooking with Science!

Follow these tips to learn how to eat healthy.

Sorghum bran could provide both good flavor and nutritional value to gluten-free breads.

What do your food plates look like, and how do they compare to the USDA’s MyPlate? Let’s find out.

How do you know if the food you eat is nutritious? Take the Nutrition Challenge, to find out.

Vegetables can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.

Good nutrition is important for everyone, not just Olympic athletes. 

ARS scientists are hard at work identifying new plant oils and new uses for existing ones, both in and outside the kitchen.

We’re going to learn about a very small fungus, called yeast. Let’s find out how this special fungus helps us make bread.

Improving facets of animal production that deal with genetics, nutrition, health, and reproduction is a key part of a “systems-based approach.”

Several types of invasive Asian carp threaten rivers and the Great Lakes. ARS researchers and commerce are using a two-pronged ‘fork’ approach to deal with the invasive fish.

What happens if we put hydrogen peroxide and yeast together in a large quantity?

Researchers at the ARS Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit in New Orleans, LA, are conducting research to ensure better quality of U.S. catfish.

Do different types of apples have the same number of seeds? Try this fun data analysis and collection experiment for elementary school students.

In aquaponics, fish and plants are grown together in a system where the fish live in a tank and their waste is broken down by bacteria into fertilizer for plants.

The National Agricultural Library is making it easier to stay up-to-date with new nutrition research!

Test your knowledge of late summer fruits and vegetables at your local farm or farmers market. How many can you find?

Use this project to fin dout if you are getting enough vitamins and minerals.

Add color and flavor to your water by making fruity ice cubes at home.

ARS scientists are exploring how a seaweed species could potentially reduce methane emissions in livestock production.

Did you know that popcorn is a 100 percent whole grain? Learn more about popcorn.

Do you know what food groups are part of a healthy plate? MyPlate can help you build a healthy eating routine and can be used for kids and adults of all ages!

Scientists and staff at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME, have been improving the amount and quality of America’s Atlantic salmon for nearly 20 years.

This activity helps students learn more about different animal behaviors . Get creative painting or drawing!

Try this experiment around your yard or school and see how biodiversity at the plant level affects biodiversity at the insect level.

The USDA has an app, called Food Keeper, to help you learn how to store the foods that you eat properly!

Pumpkins are fun to carve, but they are also a favorite ingredient for many people!

For this experiment, we’re going to test the effect a hard soil layer has on plant growth and root development.

For this experiment, we’re going to test the effect that high salt soil concentrations have on plant growth and root development.

This activity helps students learn more about different animal behaviors to ensure pets are happy and stress free.

Learn more about food allergies and how to stay safe

Discover what the different vitamins and minerals do and how to choose foods that contain them.

This experiment helps students compare vitamin C content and rank orange varieties or juice brands from highest to lowest.

This experiment helps students create a black light and use it to look at the fluorescence of different food items and plants .

USDA scientists are studying ways to lower the cost of farming fish while improving omega 3 content and fillet quality.

A team of ARS researchers is developing a web-based tool that will help cattle producers select the best bull for their herds.

Healthy eating is healthy living with these online tools.

Nutrition experts Dr. Patrice Armstrong and Colleen Sideck, from the Food and Human Nutrition Information Center, answer questions and provide tips

The Nutrition Facts label provides a suggested serving size and can help you learn how much of each nutrient you are eating.

The bacteria that live and work together to keep you healthy are called the “gut microbiota.”

With some planning, it is easy to combine plant-based foods throughout the day.

Healthy snacks can give you energy when you are hungry between meals.

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can help you stay focused and energized while learning.

Discover what fiber is and why it's important to eat it.

ARS researchers are investigating red clover to help cows excrete less ammonia into the environment.

An ARS scientist has joined a team of researchers working to restore oysters along the Eastern seaboard.

ARS scientists have unearthed a natural material that helps prevent a deadly fish disease.

This experiment helps students learn the importance of having clean hands.

ARS researchers have developed a feed supplement that increases the weight of fish and helps keep the fish healthier.

These experiments help students learn about soil erosion.

This experiment helps students learn about growing plants with organic soil amendments.

This experiment help students learn about plant growth and root development. (Appendix A: Resource Material)

This experiment help students learn about plant growth and osmosis. (Appendix A: Resource Material)

Nutrition experts Dr. Patrice Armstrong and Colleen Sideck answer questions and provide tips and resources for eating better and maintaining a healthy diet.