Nutrition for Consumers
The mission of the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) is to provide individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge and skills that empower them to make informed choices about healthy diets, to reduce risks of foodborne illness and chronic disease, and to efficiently manage food resources that support their physiological health and economic and social well-being. The issues addressed by NEP include: promotion of Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid, prevention of chronic disease; reduction of obesity; prevention of foodborne illness; increasing awareness of food safety concerns; and improving the nutritional status of children and adults.
