Government Documents: Health & Nutrition

A federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the US, with the goal of improving overall public health.

The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, CNPP focuses its efforts on two primary objectives:
Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and
Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the US DHHS. It consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products and Tobacco, Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Global Regulatory Operations and Policy, and Operations.

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is a leader in online global nutrition information. Located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) of the United States Department of Agriculture, the FNIC website contains over 2500 links to current and reliable nutrition information.

A federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services. 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244

Turning Discovery Into Health

The world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics that are searched billions of times each year by millions of people around the globe. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology.

We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.