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The CPB’s Food Basket

A healthy food diet reinforces the latest scientific and nutritional standards for food intake and considers personal preferences and cultures. The NYS Consumer Protection Board’s Food Basket provides helpful information and resources for consumers to make the best dietary decisions for their lifestyles and budget. It also alerts consumers to food safety issues and programming from Governor Paterson’s Council on Food Policy and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Milk Marketing Advisory Council, on which the CPB serves.

Food Basket Resources

  • Let's Talk Turkey - useful tips to assist you in preparing your perfect holiday meal and save you money

  • On Your SYDE Grocery Shopping Tips - Food prices have risen dramatically over the last several months, burdening consumers’ wallets. The New York State Consumer Protection Board has compiled suggestions intended to help consumers stretch their budgets when shopping for food

  • On Your SYDE At Home Food Prep Tips - The New York State Consumer Protection Board has compiled suggestions intended to help consumers stretch their budgets when preparing food at home

  • Tips for the Savvy Shopper - A "Recipe" for smart shopping.
     

  • You Are What You Eat! Food Terminology Brochure - The New York State Consumer Protection Board’s Guide to Food Terminology, Purchasing and Related Consumer Information

Food Basket News

Food-Related Links

  • The New York State Council on Food Policy - The NYS Consumer Protection Board is an active member of the Council on Food Policy. Learn about the Council’s work, programs and recommendations

  • myBenefits - myBenefits is a quick and easy way for people in New York State to find answers to questions about New York State's programs and services, including applying for Food Stamps, School Breakfast and Lunch Meals, WIC - women, infants, children programs and Child and Dependant Care Tax Credits

  • Eat Smart New York - In New York State, the nutrition education program is called Eat Smart New York. Free classes are held at area cooperative extensions, individual homes, on-site agencies like senior centers or head start locations

  • My Pyramid - The US Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid website offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help consumers plan and assess their food choices