Eat Healthy and Live Longer with
Health and Nutrition Publications from the U.S. Government
The U.S. Government Printing Office offers for sale Heath and
Nutrition Publications. According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, approximately two-thirds of Americans are overweight or
obese, and more than $68 million are spent every year for health care
related to obesity. In addition, more than 60 percent of American
adults are not involved in regular physical activity, and 25 percent of
adults are not active at all.
The following U.S. Government publications provide information to encourage the incorporation of a healthier lifestyle, including: cookbooks that provide recipes for healthier eating; guides that give tips for shaving off extra pounds; booklets that educate people on nutrients contained in certain foods; data on which foods to avoid to control sugar and salt intakes; information on acceptable and unacceptable levels of cholesterol, sodium, and salt in people's diets, and foods that will promote health and reduce the risk for chronic diseases.
Please visit the Heath and Nutrition Publications page for a complete listing of sale publications.
