Having a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your overall health in Seattle. Along with physical activity, your diet is the key factor that affects your weight. It is often tempting to eat less healthy foods because they might be easier to get or prepare. A wealth of information concerning nutritious meals is available at the following government web sites:
The Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) also offers various food programs that address issues related to diet, health, food safety, food security, and food science and technology. Should you have any questions related to the topics or programs listed on the CSREES web page, please contact your local Cooperative Extension System Office.
You may also wish to view tips on grocery shopping and nutrition.