Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)

CNPP provides national leadership and technical expertise for development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate consumer food guidance symbol.

CNPP provides national leadership and technical expertise for development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate consumer food guidance symbol.

Mission

The FNS Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.

About CNPP
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans development process is under way. Updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a multi-step, multi-year process.
 

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MyPlate / MiPlato

MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate, in your cup, or in your bowl. 

Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review
Tue, 02/05/2019 - 09:23 am
Healthy Eating Index (HEI)
Thu, 01/31/2019 - 11:20 am
USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food (monthly reports)
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 02:12 pm
Pregnancy and Birth to 24 Months
Thu, 01/31/2019 - 11:09 am
USDA Food Patterns
Mon, 03/31/2014 - 05:30 pm
Health and Medicine Division Study
Thu, 01/31/2019 - 01:49 pm

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