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Join us in the new year as we continue our MyPlate Foods Groups Series with Fruits and Vegetables! Find out what foods are included in these groups, the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diets, and how many servings of these foods we should aim to eat each day.

It’s here! ONIE’s Choose Homemade 2021 Nutrition Calendar. See what’s new and where you can pick up your own free copy.

We begin our MyPlate Food Groups series with protein! Read more to learn about what protein is, why it is important in our diets, what foods contain protein and how much protein we need per day.

Making sense of the nutrition facts label can help make healthy choices easier! Learn about the different parts of the nutrition facts label.

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us, adults and children included, are spending more time indoors because of social distancing. This might make it difficult to stay active. But regular exercise is essential for physical health and mental well-being. While getting exercise may be more difficult to do during this pandemic, it’s still possible – indoors or outside. Here are ways to safely increase our physical activity every day!

We know that eating more fruits and vegetables can be hard, that’s why we found a few simple ways to help you add more fruits and vegetables to your meals! From snack time to side dishes, meals and desserts, we’ve got you covered!

The Summer Meal Program provides no-cost meals to children during the summer. In light of Covid-19, some changes to meal distribution have been made. Find everything you need to know about the program and how to find a meal distribution site near you.

We know weeknights are hectic. Save time and make dinnertime fun with these 5 easy and tasty back-to school dinner ideas.

Check this out to prepare for Let’s Get Moving 5K Walk/Run. We've listed all the information about event locations, what to eat, wear, drink and some tips for navigating throughout this event.

Finding new ways to add veggies to dinner can be tough. Check out these 5 easy and tasty ways to add veggies to any meal.

Running out of dinner ideas? Turn your world upside down with these 5 breakfast-for-dinner recipes that are not only delicious but nutritious.

Back-to-School season is a time of wonder and commotion. While this year may look a little different, the excitement and to-do lists are still there. ONIE is here to help! We have compiled a list of 5 easy lunchtime and afternoon snack ideas that are great for kids on the go or at home. We’ve […]