Consumer Health Information

Summary of the current dietary guidelines.

MyPlate from the USDA includes nutrition information for over 8000 foods, food and activity trackers, customizable reports, and recipes based on the dietary guidelines.

Use the Healthy Eating Plate, from The Nutrition Source at Harvard, as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals.

Summary of the layout and design of the nutrition facts label from the FDA.

From the FDA.

Clearinghouse for federal food safety information.

Information about NYS food safety enforcement, including in restaurants.

Clearinghouse for nutrition information published by the federal government.

FoodData Central, from the USDA, provides nutrient and food component information. Users can search for a food item, food group, or manufacturer's name.

Information about public programs related to nutrition supported by the NY State government.

Long Island Charity that provides nutrition programming to those who are food insecurity.

International information source for resources on topics including Healthy Living, What's In Food, Food Production, Food Safety and Understanding Science. Different translations available by clicking tab on top right corner of website.

Long Island's Social Care Network, part of a NYS program which facilitates Medicaid members access to nutritional meals, housing supports, transportation and other social services.

Our network includes more than 5,000 independent community-based providers across the country. They deliver nutritious meals and moments of connection to those who need it most.

God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people living with severe and chronic illness.

Every month, we deliver up to 8,000 free 35-pound food boxes to seniors across Long Island who need a little extra help.