Learn more about the basic nutrition to make healthier food choices.  

Eating Healthy

Eating a balanced diet means selecting a variety of foods from each of the five food groups that serve as the building blocks for a healthy diet. Consuming foods from each group helps you to get all the nutrients you need. These food groups include:

• Summer 2024 Easy, Healthy Recipes - Salsa Fresco Recipe and Grilled Corn Salad Recipe​
  

• Grains
  
• Fruits
  
• Vegetables
• Protein
• Dairy
  

The DASH Eating Plan can help you prepare meals that provide foods from each group.

Dietary Fats

Dietary fats are an important part of a healthy diet. Fats help us absorb certain vitamins and provide essential fatty acids.  

• Fats in the Body
• Oils 
  
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids 
  
  

Vitamins, Minerals, and Dietary Supplements

Vitamins and mineral play an important role in maintaining our overall health.  

• Vitamin and Mineral Fact Sheets
• Dietary Supplements – What You Need to Know
• Herbs at a Glance Fact Sheets
• Video: Dietary Supplements – What You Need to Know
  
  

Other Resources​

• Balance Food and Activity
• Sodium and Health
• Understanding Nutrition Facts Label
• Food – Popular Topics (FDA)​