About Us

Nutrition Education Store

Empowering Health Educators with Evidence-Based Tools

NutritionEducationStore.com is owned and operated by Food and Health Communications, Inc., an award-winning, woman-owned publishing company with more than 30 years of experience supporting health and nutrition professionals. Based in Southern California, we have one simple but powerful mission:

To equip passionate educators with engaging, science-backed materials that make a lasting difference in the lives of their students and patients.

We specialize in creating beautiful, high-impact nutrition education resources—from posters, handouts, and games to PowerPoints, banners, and visual display kits—all grounded in the latest peer-reviewed research, MyPlate, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Our catalog features thousands of ready-to-teach items, updated regularly.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unmatched experience — 30+ years creating trusted, accurate, and visually engaging materials.
  • Evidence-based content — All resources align with the USDA, CDC, AND, ADA, AHA, NIH, WHO, and MyPlate.
  • Professional credibility — National Strategic Partner with USDA’s MyPlate.
  • Independent and ethical — No advertising and no industry influence—just sound science and practical education.
  • In-house creative studio — Credentialed writers, dietitians, designers, and photographers bring every idea to life.
  • Sustainably sourced — 90% of our products are made in the U.S. using eco-conscious practices.
  • Fast, reliable fulfillment — An extensive U.S. inventory and network of U.S. vendors, plus proven international partners, mean quick turnaround on orders large and small.

We proudly serve a growing community of more than 100,000 dietitians, educators, chefs, personal trainers, healthcare professionals, and wellness leaders who trust us to elevate their impact.

Let us help you teach smarter, connect deeper, and inspire change—beautifully.

Proud Member Of

MyPlate Leader Partner    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics    Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

Products and Services

At Food and Health Communications, Inc., we offer a wide selection of ready-to-ship nutrition education tools, including posters, tear-off handout pads, brochures, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, DVDs, books, promotional items, bulletin boards, wellness fair kits, and complete wellness programs. Custom-branded materials are also available on request to meet your specific needs.

We proudly serve a diverse range of sectors—government, nonprofit, education, healthcare, and private organizations. Our clients include dietitians, doctors, nurses, diabetes educators, public health professionals, cooperative extensions, universities, foodservice directors, pharmacists, corporate wellness teams, chefs, schools, and family and consumer science educators. We gladly support grant-funded initiatives.

You’re in Good Company — see our clients

Thousands of corporate, government, and institutional customers trust us, including:

York Hospital · Frito-Lay · YMCA · Yale University Health Services · Washington State University · Walgreens · Washington County Extension · Virginia Cooperative Extension · U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella · UT Extension · University of Minnesota · University of Maryland · University of Michigan · University of New Mexico · University of Wyoming · University of Florida · University of Colorado · University of California · UC San Diego · Texas A&M AgriLife Extension · The Nutrition Twins · The Key School · The Ohio State University · The Phoenix Zoo · The University of Arizona · Susan B. Allen Hospital · St. Jude Medical Center · St. Joseph Hospital · Springdale High School · Spokane Public Schools · St. Clair Hospital · Share Our Strength · Shannon Medical Center · Shell Oil Company · Signature Health · Seattle Children’s Hospital · Seminole Tribe of Florida · Sajai Foundation · Santa Barbara County WIC Program · Rutgers Cooperative Extension · Saint Francis Medical Center · Rush University Medical Center · Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living · Red Lion Hotel Corporation · Pulaski County Extension · Princeton University · Prevea Health · Potts Pediatrics · Positive Health Dimensions · Procter and Gamble · Providence Care Diabetes Office · Public Health Madison · Philadelphia School District · Phoenix Children’s Hospital · Pawnee County Extension · Pearson Fitness and Training · Peak Health · Penn State Extension · PepsiCo · Perdue Farms · OSU Extension · Owatonna Hospital · Oregon State University · Oneida County UWEX · Chrysler · Kaiser Permanente · NASA · Cleveland Clinic · Mayo Clinic · Fry’s Food and Drug · Texas Cooperative Extension · Cornell Cooperative Extension · Eau Claire Department on Aging · Michigan State University · University of Idaho · Dairy Farmers of Ontario · VA Medical Center · USAF Academy · Jefferson County Health Department · Pomona Unified School District · Florida Department of Public Health · Universal Television — and many more.

Selected Past Performance — view examples
  • Posters for a school classroom for Universal Television / NBC
  • Posters for a school cafeteria for Paramount Pictures
  • 900 MyPlate Plates for HealthMPowers
  • Online year-long branded weight-loss program for LiveWell Carolinas
  • Custom salad bar sign and training videos for Goleta Schools, Goleta, California
  • Custom one-day workshop for Colorado daycare providers, KidCare Nutrition, Colorado
  • Bulk order of MyPlate Education Bundles for the St. Louis Department of Health
  • MiPlato Spanish materials for the KDHE Nutrition and WIC Program
  • 300+ posters delivered to the Washington County Board of Education
  • 200+ posters delivered to the Orange County Department of Public Education
  • 150 tearpads for Maricopa County Public Health
  • 200 posters delivered to the La Habra City School District
  • Custom diabetes posters for The Boeing Company
  • Custom Heart Risk Factors PowerPoint for NASA
  • 200 posters for Omaha Public Schools Nutrition
  • 100+ posters for the Columbus Research Foundation
  • 150 posters for the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council
  • 500 posters for the University of Arizona
  • Posters, tearpads, and cooking demo materials for VA Montana Healthcare
  • 200 posters for the Downey Unified School District
  • 150 posters for the Network for a Healthy California
  • 12 Lessons Program delivered to the Seminole Tribe of California
  • 440 posters delivered to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department
  • And many, many more.

About Our Founder — Judy Doherty, BS, PCII

Judy Doherty is an award-winning chef, educator, and visual storyteller whose culinary journey began in her grandmother’s kitchen. She launched her culinary career at 15 and later graduated second in her class from The Culinary Institute of America. Her training continued at Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts, followed by eight years as Executive Pastry Chef for Hyatt Resorts. She then founded Food and Health Communications and a food photography studio.

Judy holds a Bachelor of Science (summa cum laude) from Johnson & Wales University and a Master of Professional Studies in Business from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She also earned certificates in visual art and graphic design from UC Berkeley Extension, and she holds PCII credentials as a Professional Chef from the Culinary Institute of America.

With a passion for food, culinary craft, and design, Judy combines her culinary expertise and design skills to develop compelling nutrition content and photography. She finds inspiration in farmers’ markets, recipe development, and capturing the beauty of real food through the lens.

Contact Food & Health Communications, Inc.

Phone: 800-462-2352
Fax: 800-433-7435
Email: Use the contact page
Corporate website: https://foodandhealth.com

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Company Information & Government Identifiers

Company Identifiers

  • DUNS: 135630023
  • CAGE Code: 3GUJ8
  • EIN: 860905781
  • SAM UEI: NHMMKK7BAYP5

Certifications

Registration

  • S-Corporation, California — 3881805

NAICS Codes

519130 · 511199 · 511130 · 511210 · 512110

SIC Codes

2741 · 2721

Founded

1993

Trademarks

Disclaimer

The content on NutritionEducationStore.com is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is designed to support—never replace—the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider such as a physician, nurse, or registered dietitian. We do not provide direct health advice to individual consumers.