Nutrition

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Read about feeding practices for infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months of age.

Follow these tips to help your picky eater try new foods.

The Thousand Day Window of Opportunity

Breastfeeding protects the health of mothers and babies.

Featured Items

Why it matters, what CDC is doing, and how it's making a difference.

Data sets, reports, and systems related to nutrition are provided.

Practical strategies on feeding healthy foods and drinks to infants and toddlers.

Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention & Control Program, Global Initiatives & Tools.

Dietary guidelines and public health approaches to improve population nutrition.

The latest nutrition related resources and publications.

Resources, policies, research, recommendations, frequently asked questions and more related to breastfeeding.

Resources to help state and local programs advance strategies related to nutrition and physical activity.

In The Spotlight

Dietary Guidelines encourage individuals to eat a healthful diet.

Food Safety for Infants After a Disaster
Precautions to take when feeding your infant after a flood, hurricane or other emergency.

Nutrition for Everyone
USDA’s ChooseMyPlateexternal icon has nutrition tips and resources for everyone.

Healthy Food Environments
Programs & policies that make healthier foods more accessible, including promoting nutrition standards.

Page last reviewed: August 14, 2020