Nutrition - Mississippi State Department of Health

Nutrition is the heart of a healthy life.

The foods we eat are the foundation of our health. Good food choices can ward off chronic diseases and obesity, and improve the life of both adults and children.

Start your journey to better nutrition today.

Where to Start

Where To Start

Eating Better

Nutrition Basics: Essential information from the CDC
Fruits & Veggies — More Matters: Getting more fruits and vegetables each day
My Plate: The new USDA eating plan customizes to your lifestyle
Healthy Cooking and Healthy Eating Out: Better eating tips on full color handouts
Nutritional information for seniors: Eating well and shopping wisely
American Dietetic Association: Information from food and nutrition experts

How to Lose and Manage Weight

Weighing Right for Your Height: Setting your weight target
Health tools from Healthfinder.gov Activity and menu planners

Shopping Wisely

Nutrition Resources

A complete set of broad resources, including:

Guides to Good Nutrition
Menu Planning and Recipes
Professionals and Teachers

See all nutrition resources

Special Health Conditions

Heart Health

DASH Eating Plan: Dietary approaches to stop hypertension
Cut Down on Salt and Sodium/Como Menos Sal y Sodio: Help reduce high blood pressure
Health Risk Calculator Translate your blood pressure numbers into health effects

Diabetes and Kidney Disease

National Diabetes Education Program: For adults, parents and children
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases General information and research
My Food Advisor: A carbohydrate and calorie-counting tool to help manage your diabetes (from the American Diabetes Association)
Diabetes Control for Life Diabetes self-management program

Kids and Parents

Games and Activities

Nourish Interactive: A free resource for fun nutrition games for kids, and interactive nutrition tools and tips for parents and health educators
Eat Smart, Play Hard: Interactive games, handouts, and information for children, parents, and teachers
Eat Smart, Play Hard Healthy Lifestyles: Becoming a good nutrition and exercise role model for your family
Picky Eaters Handout
Handout for staff and parents on how to deal with children's changing food preferences.

Parents and Caregivers

Picky Eaters Handout
Fact pages for caregivers and parents on how to deal with children's changing food preferences.

Contact

Find out more
For more information about nutrition, contact our Nutrition Services division at 601-576-7941.