Nutrition Info for Consumers
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Fuel Up to Play 60 
Get more information about a sustainable solution to obesity in children and teens. Learn more about this timely topic 
2010 and 2005 Dietary Fat Guidelines Compared
This table clarifies how the 2010 Dietary Guidelines concerning fat and cholesterol compare with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and gives tips for implementing the changes. Learn More
Point-of-Purchase Food Labeling Systems
Point-of-Purchase labeling is voluntary information on food packages that is intended to convey to consumers the nutritional attributes of the food. The information may be in the form of a symbol or logo. This table lists the most frequently seen point-of-purchase systems designed to help consumers in making healthy food choices. Learn More
Disordered Eating in Adolescent Athletes: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Disordered eating can be difficult to spot in adolescent athletes. Learn more about this timely topic
Healthy Snacking for Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking can be hard. What's the best way to fight those cravings?
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Teens Eat Right
FREE materials to teachers and others to help teens make healthy food choices. Materials include 52 slides with notes, seven engaging handouts, and quiz questions with an answer sheet. Learn More
10 Simple Steps to Make Good Habits More Delicious
FREE to dietitians. This guide offers simple steps and cooking tips that align with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. View online or download to your computer free of charge. Learn More
Cranberry Intake and Warfarin (Coumadin®) Therapy
Find out the latest about consuming cranberry juice if taking this medication. Learn More
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Information about the health benefits of tomatoes for consumers and professionals. Fully referenced article and 1-page consumer handout.
Functional Foods and Cholesterol
Information for consumers and professionals about functional foods, such as plant sterols and fibers, and their possible roles in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Fully referenced article and 1-page consumer handout.