The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotions (CNPP) works to improve the health and well being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. Center staff helps to define and coordinate nutrition education policy within the United States Department of Agriculture and to translate nutrition research into information and materials for consumers, policymakers, and professionals in health, education, industry, and media. The major projects of CNPP include Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a Healthy Eating Index, and a new version of the traditional Food Pyramid.