Monday, June 6, 2011

Featured Government Website in June

Nutrition.gov
providing nutrition information for a healthier life

Nutrition.gov is a service of the National Agricultural Library, USDA. This website provides easy
online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Users can also find practical information on hdietary supplements, fitness and how to keep food safe. The site is regularly updated. It features latest news and links to other relevant government sites.

Nutrition.gov is browseable by several subject categories: What's in Food, Smart Nutrition 101, Life Stages, Weight Management, Nutrition and Health Issues, Shopping, Cooking, and Meal Planning, Dietary Supplements, and Food Assistance Programs. A Spanish version of the site is also available. For more information on different aspects of human nutrition, please visit the FAQ section.