Healthy Meals Resource System

The Healthy Meals Resource System is an online information center for USDA Child Nutrition Programs. This website provides recipies, menu planning and information on wellness policies.

USDA National Dietary Guidelines

This website provides information on the USDA’s dietary guidlines, expenditures on children by families, and information on Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply.

USDA’s Choose My Plate program
This website provides menus and recipies, nutrition education, a dietary calcualtor, tips on healthy eating on a budget, fun games for kids, and free materials about My Plate.

The USDA’s 3 P’s for eating on a budget

This is a PDF that can help you plan, prepare, and purchase your groceries.

THe USDA’s smart shopping for fruits and vegetables

This PDF provides tips on smart shopping for fruits and vegetables.

Sample Menus for a 2000 calorie food pattern

This PDF gives you a sample of a 2000 calorie menu plan.