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The Nutrition Source

With so much nutrition advice online, it can be hard to know what to trust. The Nutrition Source offers research-based information to help you understand the foods that make up a healthy diet.

Learn how to create healthy, balanced meals with up-to-date, science-backed information.

The Nutrition Source, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is a trusted source for information on food and nutrition and shares nutrition information grounded in scientific research. Learn how to build a balanced meal with the Healthy Eating Plate, and dive into the food groups that support good health, including vegetables and fruits, whole grains, healthy proteins, and healthy fats and oils.

Explore recipes and a Healthy Eating Plate designed just for kids and learn why water is the best choice for staying hydrated and how different foods can help lower the risk of chronic disease.

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