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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)

CNPP provides national leadership and technical expertise for development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate consumer food guidance symbol.

Mission

The FNS Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.

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Spotlights

Cost of Food Report

USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food

The Thrifty Food Plan, 2021 was released on August 16, 2021. The TFP represents the cost of a nutritious, practical, cost-effective diet. 

Multigenerational family

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) is the cornerstone for federal nutrition programs and a go-to resource for health professionals nationwide. The Dietary Guidelines provides food-based recommendations to promote health, help prevent diet-related chronic diseases, and meet nutrient needs.

Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review

Healthy Eating Index (HEI)

USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food

Pregnancy and Birth to 24 Months

USDA Food Patterns

Health and Medicine Division Study

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Thrifty Food Plan - 2021
Report
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
News Item
USDA moderniza el Plan Económico de Alimentos “Thrifty” actualizaciones a los beneficios del SNAP
News Item
The Thrifty Food Plan Re-Evaluation
Infographics
USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food
Data
Thrifty Food Plan - 2021
Report
USDA Celebrates MyPlate’s Decade of Support for Healthy Habits
News Item
USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food Reports (monthly reports)
Report
MyPlate/ MiPlato
Technical Assistance & Guidance
SNAP Benefits to Increase in FY 2021
News Item
Healthy Eating Index (HEI)
Nutrition Education
USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food Report for OCTOBER 2019
Policy
Comment Request - Generic Clearance for the Development of Nutrition Education Messages and Products for the General Public
Comment Request
Expenditures on Children By Families Reports - All Years
Report
Healthy Eating Index (HEI) Reports
Report
USDA Food Patterns: Reports and Resources
Report