As we honor Women's History Month, the USDA National Agricultural Library spotlights resources on women’s health, food programs, and history. We recognize women's unique nutritional needs and celebrate their vital contributions to agriculture and food programs. Explore these resources to better understand and support women's health and their achievements. 

Nutrition Resources: 

• Life Stage Nutrition: Review reliable nutrition guidance for every stage of a woman’s life, including teenage years, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and healthy aging. 
• Women’s Nutrition: Find information on healthy eating and women's health conditions. 
• Nutrition Security Learn about USDA food assistance programs like Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that support nutritional needs. 

Historical Insights:  

• Dive into "Red Blood and Young Women," a 1938 USDA publication in the Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection (HDGDC), for a historical look at anemia in women.  

Read "The Intersection of Women's History and School Meal Programs" to discover how USDA food assistance programs were historically shaped by women.