Related Resources and LinksChooseMyPlate.govThe Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: 1). Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and 2). Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics. Dietary Guidelines for 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published jointly every 5 years by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, is the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom 2300 River Plaza Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 (800) 700-AITC Fax (916) 561-5697 CFAITC's mission is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California's educators and students. Their vision is an appreciation of agriculture by all. Wheat Foods Council 51 D Red Fox Lane Ridgway, CO 81432 (970) 626-9828 Fax (970) 626-3686 The Wheat Foods Council is an industry-wide partnership dedicated to increasing wheat and other grain foods consumption through nutrition information, education, research and promotional programs. Home Baking Association Topeka, Kansas (785) 478-3283, Fax (785)-478-3024 The Home Baking Association's (HBA) mission is to grow the practice of home baking. The HBA web site is a valuable resource for educators, parents, community service volunteers, scratch-bakers and anyone else interested in baking. National Pasta Association 750 National Press Building 529 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20045 (202) 637-5888 Fax (202) 223-9741 The National Pasta Association is the trade association for the United States pasta industry. Founded in 1904, the NPA is comprised of manufacturing, industry supplier, and allied industry representatives. Tortilla Industry Association 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22209 (800) 944-6099 Fax (800) 944-6177 The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) was created in 1989 to serve the emerging tortilla industry, now the fastest growing segment of the baking industry. Grain Foods Foundation 490 Bear Cub Drive Ridgway, CO 81432 Phone: 617.226.9927 ashley.reynolds@mullen.com A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the public's understanding of the important role grain-based foods play in a healthful diet. Whole Grains Council Oldways 266 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617.421.5500 Fax: 617.421.5511 The Whole Grains Council is a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to increase consumption of whole grains for better health. U.S. Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Information Center National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 105 Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5414 Fax (301) 504-6409 The Food and Nutrition Information Center - a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971 - provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers. The Culinary Institute Of America at Greystone 2555 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 Admissions: 1.800.CULINARY Restaurant: 707.967.1010 Continuing Education: 1.800.888.7850 The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world's best professional culinary education. Fleischmann's Yeast AB Mauri Fleischmann's 1350 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Suite 550 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 392-0800 Fax (314) 392-0825 Home Baking Questions? (800) 777-4959 California Straw Artists Guild Nan Rohan Vice President nanrook@hotmail.com (510) 525-0835 |
