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USDA resources to help keep your family fit.  Team Nutrition MyPlate eBooks, CACFP Family Style Recipes and more.

January is declared as the "unofficial" national soup month. With cold temperatures and chilly days, it's the perfect time to celebrate and reminisce with a warm bowl of healthy, hearty soup or chili. It's one of America's favorite comfort foods through the long, cold days of winter.

Learn new ways to incorporate oatmeal into meal plans and education.

Jan 4, 2019

Pick your sauce!  National Spaghetti Day on January 4 recognizes that long, thin cylindrical pasta of Italian and Sicilian origin.  Usually made from semolina flour, this pasta has been a worldwide favorite for ages and loved by millions.

Jan 6, 2019

National Bean Day falls on January 6 in the middle of winter and is the perfect excuse to cook a favorite comfort food. This day celebrates the bean in all sizes, shapes and colors. Beans are an important source of protein, and an excellent source of fiber. They are also low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, folate and iron.

Jan 11, 2019

Celebrate the nutritional contributions of milk with resources from USDA FNS Team Nutrition.

American Hearth Month is a perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you can take now to help your heart.

Learn about various types of berries and their contributions to good health with these resources from USDA FNS Team Nutrition.

Discover the various types of grapefruits and their contributions to a healthful diet.

This month-long national health observance promotes the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.

Get creative and discover new snack ideas with these resources from USDA FNS Team Nutrition.

Enjoy sweet potatoes, full of fiber and vitamin A, with these recipes and activities from USDA FNS Team Nutrition.

February is a cold month, and what better way to start the day than with a hot breakfast! Explore ways to do that with resources from USDA FNS Team Nutrition.

Feb 1-10, 2019

Feb 15-24, 2019

National Nutrition Month® is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign, celebrated each year during the month of March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Mar 17-23, 2019

CACFP Week is a national education and information campaign sponsored annually to raise awareness of how the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program works to combat hunger.

Mar 26, 2019

Diabetes Alert Day is a "wake-up" call that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Find out if you or someone you love is at risk for type 2 diabetes by taking a quick and simple Diabetes Risk Test.

Now is the perfect time to celebrate pecans.

Apr 7, 2019

Apr 11-13, 2019

Apr 12-14, 2019

Apr 26-28, 2019

Apr 28 – May 1, 2019

Learn about asparagus during this month's celebration.

Regular physical activity is good for people of all ages. May is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active.

Enjoy the month of May by eating a variety of salads.

Sweet, fragrant strawberries are a sure sign of summer!  Enjoy them year long, fresh, frozen or dried.

May 7-8, 2019

May 10, 2019

National Provider Day is also known as National Child Care Provider Day. It is a day to recognize child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children everywhere.

May 18-19, 2019

May 24-27, 2019

May 25-26, 2019

May 30 – Jun 2, 2019

Celebrate dairy by learning about the daily recommendations, health benefits and nutrient contributions of the foods found in this group.

Learn more about fresh fruits and vegetables during this month of celebration.

Celebrate the latest trends in turkey and learn from the experts.

Jun 19-22, 2019

Celebrate National Blueberries Month with recipes and other resources.

Practice safe picnics with preventative measures to avoid getting sick.

Search for local activities and parks as you participate in National Recreation and Parks Month.

Jun 26-28, 2019

Find tips and resources to learn about kiwi fruit.

Find resources to help promote healthful food choices as students return to school.

Celebrate peaches with fun facts, recipes and activities.

Aug 3, 2109

Celebrate watermelon with new recipes and snack ideas.

Aug 17-18, 2019

Encourage the consumption of more fruits in vegetables for families.

Discover mushroom recipes, activities, and nutrition facts.

Learn tips for including whole grains during meals and snacks, and discover why grains are important in your diet.

Learn to have fun and enjoy eating together.

Sweet and crunchy, apples are full of good nutrition.

Discover where food comes from, and engage students in fun activities and lessons.

Learn about the history and importance of popcorn during this month of celebration.

Explore the types of vegetarian diets and their various benefits.

Learn about diabetes and how to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes during this month of awareness.

Find new ideas and recipes while studying various types of peppers.

Celebrate this month with some fun and delicious tropical fruits!