FNCS-FNS-Nutrition Information Web Tools
Investment ID: 005-000002392
Overview
Program Title
FNCS-FNS-Nutrition Information Web Tools
Description
This investment consists of interactive nutrition web tools and nutrition resource tools to educate the general public about dietary guidelines and FNS Nutrition Programs.
Type of Program
Non-major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Associated Websites
www.cnpp.usda.gov, https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx, http://www.choosemyplate.gov/, https://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/
Investment Detail
The benefits from the FNCS Nutrition Information Web Tools investments are as below: 1) The CNPP Internet-based Tools investment encompasses several Internet-based interactive tools that allow the public to find nutrition information and assess the nutritional impact of their lifestyles and eating habits. The CNPP Internet-based Tools investment consists of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ChooseMyPlate, the Evidence Analysis Library, Cost of Raising a Child Calculator, and the Interactive U.S. Food Supply Series which are used effectively to help Americans maintain or improve their dietary status, as well as their economic well-being. 2) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-ED is a resource system for SNAP nutrition education providers. Healthy Meals Resource System provides information to persons working in USDA's Child Nutrition Programs. WIC Works Resource System serves as an encompassing resource for WIC Nutritionists and other WIC professionals nationwide.