Introduction

These days, a wealth of nutrition information is at your fingertips. From diet books to newspaper articles, everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should be eating. It's no secret that good nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining health.

While you already know it is important to eat a healthy diet, you may find it more difficult to sort through all of the information about nutrition and food choices. CDC has compiled a variety of resources to help you start healthier eating habits:

• Nutrition Basics
  • Food Groups
  • Water
  • Dietary Fat
    • Trans Fat
    • Saturated Fat
    • Cholesterol
    • Polyunsaturated Fats and Monounsaturated Fats
  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein
  • Vitamins and Minerals
• Fruits and Vegetables
  • Nutrition Information
  • How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need?
  • Fruits and Vegetables to Manage Weight
  • Food Safety Basics
• Other Resources