Fast food facts: calories and fat -

The Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund gives you the skinny on a variety of menu choices offered by some of the most popular fast food chains. Take a look–you may be surprised!

What’s a woman to eat? -

The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) began in 1992 as a long term national health research effort focused on disease prevention among postmenopausal women. Over 161,000 women have participated in this research, which has provided information that has saved lives of women across the country.

Cancer prevention campaign -

You can reduce your risk of cancer through small changes in your life, including what you eat! See these links for tips on how to reduce your risk through eating healthy foods and losing weight, and click “Prevention” at the top of this site for all kinds of other ways to prevent cancer. Tips for Healthier Eating Ten Tips to […]

My Plate: a new alternative to the food pyramid -

The new USDA model, MyPlate, replaces the familiar “food pyramid” diagram that underwent several changes in the 19 years since it was first introduced. The MyPlate model shows the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy) in a place setting. It is designed to be easier to understand in the context of a single meal than the more confusing pyramid.