At Foodtown our mission has always been to meet our customers' needs. Our goal is to assist you in making informed choices when buying products in our stores. Today, more than ever, lifestyle choices are clearly linked to your health and well-being, and that is why we have created this Nutrition and You section!

The Food Guide Pyramid is an outline of what to eat each day based on the dietary guidelines. It's not a rigid prescription but a general guide that lets you choose a healthful diet that's right for you. The Pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need and at the same time the right amount of calories to maintain healthy weight. Learn all about the The Pyramid here!

Cholesterol and the food we eat. It is estimated that 105 million American adults have a total cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL and higher. Of these 105 million, 42 million American adults have levels of 240 mg/dL or higher. Therefore, it is very important that we understand what high cholesterol can do to our bodies and what we can do to keep it lower. To learn more about cholesterol enter here!

Everyone should be aware of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol. But what is trans fat, and how can you limit the amount of this fat in your diet? Enter here to Reveal the Facts about Trans Fats!

Foodtown is committed to your whole health. In order to provide the most current and extensive health information available, Foodtown has developed links to a variety of web sites from expert resources on nutrition and healthy living. The sites in this section provide the essentials to proper nutrition, cooking techniques, exercise, and preventative measures to best maintain your health. To review a list of these websites, enter here!

All material in the Nutrition and You section of this site is provided for educational purposes only. Consult your own physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition.