Having a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your overall health. Along with physical activity, your diet is the key factor that affects your weight. It is often tempting to eat less healthy foods because they might be easier to get or prepare. A wealth of information concerning nutritious meals is available at the following government websites:
- USA.gov offers a large variety of recipes in the health and nutrition topic.
- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) lists a number of heart-healthy recipes on their website.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website allows you to search recipes that help you include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your meals every day.
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) also offers a recipe finder .
The Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) also offers various food programs that address issues related to diet, health, food safety, food security, and food science and technology. Should you have any questions related to the topics or programs listed on the CSREES web page, please contact your local Cooperative Extension System Office .
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