The Foods You Choose

The newest edition of the official dietary guidelines, built around one message: eat real food. It covers protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and explains why to cut back on highly processed foods, added sugars and sodium.

U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The complete 2020-2025 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with eating recommendations for every life stage from infancy to older adulthood. Includes food group targets, sample eating patterns and detailed tables on calories and nutrients.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A clear guide from the World Health Organization on what a healthy diet looks like at every age. It explains how to limit salt, sugar and unhealthy fats, and why fruits, vegetables and whole grains protect you from chronic disease.

World Health Organization

A full-length book that cuts through conflicting nutrition advice with plain explanations of the science. Written as a conversation, it covers calories, fats, carbohydrates, protein and how to build a diet that works for the long term.

Nicholas A. Lesica

A digest of recent nutrition research from Harvard's Department of Nutrition, turned into practical advice. Topics include your plate and the planet, sweeteners, what to drink, mindful movement and tips for better sleep.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health