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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)

Mission

The FNS Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) 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.

About CNPP
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Nutrition Educator/ Health Educator Researcher Household/ Consumer
Spotlights
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 was released on December 29, 2020. These are the 9th edition of the Dietary Guidelines.
 

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MyPlate

MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate, in your cup, or in your bowl. 

Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review
USDA Food Plans
USDA Dietary Patterns
Healthy Eating Index (HEI)
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Reports / Publications
Additional Resources
What's New?
Information Collection: Generic Clearance for the Development of Nutrition Education Messages and Products for the General Public
Federal Register Notices
Request for Information: Ultra-Processed Foods
Comment Request
HHS, FDA and USDA Address the Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
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Secretary Rollins Applauds President Trump’s Leadership to Make America Healthy Again
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In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First
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Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Visit Texas to Meet with Farmers Who Are Making America Healthy Again and Utilizing Stewardship Practices, Secretary Rollins Provides Update on New World Screwworm
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Alternative Approaches to Reevaluating the Thrifty Food Plan
Research Reports
Proposed Rule - SNAP: Thrifty Food Plan Cost Adjustment for the Price of Food in Hawaii
Proposed Rule
Statewide Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimate for Hawaii - 2024
Research Reports
Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimates for Alaska and Hawaii
Research Reports
Household/ Consumer
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Healthy Eating Index (HEI)
About CNPP
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USDA Food Plans: Monthly Cost of Food Reports
Technical Assistance
Thrifty Food Plan, 2021
Research Reports
MyPlate
Training and Outreach
Page updated: September 10, 2025