SNAP’s role in nutrition: What works and what doesn’t

SNAP can be a lever to improve nutrition security and public health, but the Trump administration seems intent on dismantling the program. Here's what to know.

What are the Dietary Guidelines, and why do they matter?

The Dietary Guidelines form the backbone of nutrition recommendations in the United States. But not many people know what they are. We’ve got you covered.

USDA reorganization continues Trump assault on federal workforce

Kennedy, Rollins urged to uphold DGAC recommendations

Sign-on letter to Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins urging them to follow the science in the final Dietary Guidelines for Americans

As organizations committed to improving public health and reducing the burden of chronic disease in the United States, we write to urge you to adopt and uphold the science-based recommendations of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee as you finalize the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The DGAC’s recommendations reflect the best available evidence and are critical to achieving your stated goals of promoting health, preventing chronic disease, and restoring public trust in our food system. View the resource below to keep reading.

Trump administration grants waiver for Nebraska to restrict sugary drinks from SNAP

CSPI's comments on the USDA's Request for Information (RFI)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest submits these comments in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Request for Information: Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs. CSPI has worked since 1971 to improve the public’s health through better nutrition and safer food. We are an independent, nonprofit consumer education and advocacy organization and a longstanding advocate for healthier school foods. We convene the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity, the nation’s largest nutrition advocacy coalition, which successfully advocated for updating the science-based nutrition standards following the passage of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. CSPI appreciates the USDA’s commitment to supporting school food authorities in aligning meals served with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. View the resource below to keep reading.

Looking for missing federal agency documents? We can help

Thousands of federal agency webpages have been removed or manipulated. On the hunt for missing federal agency documents? We may have what you’re looking for.

Re: Comments responding to the Request for Information on Food Date Labeling

These comments are submitted in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration’s Request for Information on Food Date Labeling. We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on this issue. View the resource below to keep reading.

Peter’s Memo: Goodbye Red 3, hello better labels

In the closing days of the Biden administration, CSPI saw a rush of good news that could make it easier for us to eat safer, healthier foods.