General Info

The New York State Department of Health s Division of Nutrition is operated by the government of the state of New York. The division works to improve and protect the health of the general public. It operates special supplemental nutritional programs for women, children and infants. The New York State Department of Health s Division of Nutrition offers the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program. The division offers AIDS counseling and testing services. It provides emergency food assistance and child and adult care food programs. The New York State Department of Health s Division of Nutrition also offers online information related to eating disorders. In addition, the division provides nutritious foods for low-income pregnant and breast-feeding women.