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Students from Every State and Territory Show Off Local Pride with MyPlate-Inspired Meals at the 5th Annual Kids' "State Dinner"

August 01, 2016 Angie Tagtow, MS, RD, LD, Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

At the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, we are excited about using local foods and flavors to create healthy and delicious plates. Through our MyPlate, MyState initiative, we are working to connect American families with the foods grown in their communities – raising awareness that all...

Food and Nutrition Farming Initiatives

National WIC Breastfeeding Week 2016

August 01, 2016 Sarah Widor, Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated around the world each year during the first week of August to promote breastfeeding and highlight its importance to the health of mothers and babies. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development.” USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition...

Food and Nutrition