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We all know that insects surround us, but what about the ones that get closer to home – inside our homes?

There is no shortage of nutritional guidance and recommendations on the web, including across our social media channels. But how do you separate fact from fiction in the online, social media nutrition universe?

ARS scientists support human health at all stages of life by conducting research to better understand relationships between nutrient intake, eating patterns, and health conditions and how nutrition promotes health.

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

Get cooking with these great recipes from Cooking with Science!

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.

At ARS, researchers are working on new approaches to limit ticks’ ability to spread.

ARS scientists are inventing new tools to investigate blood-sucking insects.

ARS researchers have been hot on the trail of the destructive spotted lanternfly.

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?

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

This insect is native to East Asia and feeds on the sap of the vividly colorful crapemyrtle trees, as well as apple and blackberry plants.

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

Learn how ARS scientists are working hard to fight this pest and protect our beloved ash trees.

These parasitic wasps lay eggs inside the developing fly larva and consume them from the inside.

Did you know there are five food groups that help us stay healthy? Just download, print and get coloring!

Check out the AgLab coloring sheets. Just download, print and get coloring!

Whether you like ad-libs, word scrambles or coloring we have games for you.

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!

ARS scientists are constantly discovering and describing new species of insects like the ostrich moth.

Need a science projects for your classroom or at-home learning? Check out these projects offering a variety of topics and skill levels.

This moth is native to Southeast Asia and its caterpillar feeds on the tissues inside stems of plants in the myrtle family.

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

This mite is used by farmers to attack and feast on bugs that destroy strawberries and other crops inside greenhouses and fields.

These caterpillars started as a “friend” but the species became an invasive “pest” when it was discovered in Florida.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Check out our new "Science in Your Shopping Cart" factsheets to learn which ARS research products may be sitting in your shopping cart!

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