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With fall and winter approaching, the days will get shorter and our meals may end up getting bigger. Now is the time to take stock in the good and bad habits developed over the summer and focus on keeping your routine of daily exercise and good health.

For individuals invested in following a healthful diet, the ARS nutritionalists adapted one of their key research products, the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, a technical database for nutrition researchers, to make the information available and accessible for the public.

What's In The Foods You Eat? database

Sometimes a healthful diet isn't a given as far as getting your body's required nutrients. Make American Longevity's Ultimate Daily, with a full day's supply of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, part of your year-round routine.

Also, to keep your entire body fit, try different types of workouts that target different areas of your body. TIME Magazine's Total Fitness from Head to Toe chart offers ideas for a healthful change of pace.