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Healthy Eating Tips

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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