Center for Nutrition Policy Promotion (CNPP) - http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/
The focal point within USDA where scientific research is linked with the nutritional needs of the American public. |
Child Nutrition Program - http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
Provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to the nation's children through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, and the Special Milk Program. |
Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program - http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/foodasst/
Research analyzes the benefits of improved diets and food choices and the outcomes of federal programs (food stamps, WIC, and child nutrition) on the nutrition and food security of Americans. Research opportunities. |
Food Distribution Programs - http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/
Strengthens the nutrition safety net through commodity distribution and other nutrition assistance to low-income families, emergency feeding programs, Indian Reservations, and the elderly. |
Food Stamp Program - http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/
Provides benefits to low-income people that they can use to buy food to improve their diets. |
Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services - http://www.fns.usda.gov/fncs/
Ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. Through food assistance and nutrition education for consumers, FNCS encourages consumers to make healthful food choices. |
Women, Infants and Children - http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
Safeguards the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. |