Guiding Stars & IOM Recommendations
IOM Front-of-Pack Labeling Recommendations Reflect Key Features of Guiding Stars
On Oct. 20, 2011, the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Food and Nutrition Board presented results and recommendations from the Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Ratings Systems and Symbols (Phase II).
The direction recommended by the IOM is strongly validating of the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program, which has been in the marketplace now for five years.
Our Algorithm Goes Public
Amidst a national debate over food rating standards, Guiding Stars has become the first nutrition evaluation system to publicize their algorithm for rating food.
Partnership Opportunities
We’re seeking partners! From food retailers to schools, hospitals to health and wellness companies, find out how we can help you make nutrition simple.
What is Guiding Stars?
Nutrition can be as easy as 1-2-3. Guiding Stars analyzes foods and translates the nutrition information to a rating system that is easy to understand.
Expert Chef Recipes
Turning Guiding Star-earning foods into dishes that will tempt your family doesn’t have to be a chore. Check out the recipes from our Expert Chef for inspiration.
Food Finder
Don’t just wonder about how many Guiding Stars your menu rates. Use our Food Finder to make more nutritious eating choices around the clock.
Guiding Stars in Canada
Canada’s largest national grocery chain, Loblaw Cos. Ltd., is partnering with Guiding Stars to run a pilot program in several of their Toronto-area stores.
Guiding Stars & MyPlate
Guiding Stars aligns with the USDA recommendations for daily nutrition. Take a look at how Guiding Stars and MyPlate can help you to a more nutritious life.
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Meet Our Expert Chef
Looking for food with great flavor, stellar nutrition and easy preparation? Our Expert Chef will help you bring Guiding Stars to your home kitchen with a gourmet flare.
Erin Dow is an experienced chef, caterer and mom who know how to deliver quality to the pickiest crowd. Each month, Erin uses Guiding Stars to create a new recipe to help you feed your family nutritious food they’ll adore.
Alli’s Video Tips
Need some quick advice on every day issues with healthful eating? Our series of video tips from Consulting Dietician Allison Stowell will provide you with practical advice on getting the most out of Guiding Stars to bring better nutrition to your day.
Food Finder
Search for any of 50,000 foods in the Guiding Stars database and view the zero, one, two or three star nutrition rating for that food.
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