Food and Nutrient Facts

Why and how to limit added sugar in your diet, what it is, and where to find it.

In this fact sheet we will discuss the benefits of using fluoride, the most common concerns about fluoride intake in children, and recommendations from birth to adolescence.

This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing sweet potatoes.

Many people in the United States, including children, do not get enough vitamin D in their diet’s. In fact, about 52% of children have low levels of vitamin D in their blood.

Smoothies come in a variety of forms with a seemingly endless range of ingredients. Almost anything can be blended into this delicious drink, which makes it an excellent vehicle for attaining adequate amounts of essential nutrients, water, and fiber. Furt...

A basic overview of artificial sweeteners, including what they are, why they are popular, and how they affect health.