USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion

Improving the nutrition and well-being of Americans

About Us
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion was created within the U.S. Department of Agriculture on December 1, 1994, and reports to the Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. CNPP’s mission is to improve the health of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.

The staff at CNPP is composed primarily of nutritionists, nutrition scientists, dietitians, economists, and policy experts. CNPP staff help to define and coordinate nutrition education policy within USDA and to translate nutrition research into information and materials for consumers; policymakers; and professionals in health, education, industry, and media.

CNPP carries out its mission to improve the health of Americans by (1) advancing and promoting food and nutrition guidance for all Americans; (2) assessing diet quality; and (3) advancing consumer, nutrition, and food economic knowledge. Major projects administered by CNPP are listed to the left.

Contact Us
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
3101 Park Center Dr 10th Floor
Alexandria VA 22302-1594
Ph: 703 305-7600
Fx: 703 305-3300

MyPyramid: MyPyramid Customer Support and Information Line, Support@cnpp.usda.gov, 1-888-7-PYRAMID (888-779-7264; 8am to 3pm Eastern time, Monday-Friday, closed Federal holidays)

Public Affairs: John Webster, Director of Public Affairs, John.Webster@cnpp.usda.gov

Website: David Herring, Nutritionist & Webmaster, David.Herring@cnpp.usda.gov

CNPP Internships: Julia Dinkins, Program Administration Specialist, cnppstudentprogram@cnpp.usda.gov

Directions: Click here for driving and public transportation directions.

PLEASE NOTE: While we will read all e-mail messages, we regret to inform our many web visitors that we are no longer able to respond to all e-mail messages received here at CNPP.

Again, we thank you for your interest.