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American Dietetic Association (ADA)
 
Contains information on diet and nutrition, an introduction to careers in dietetics, a list of upcoming conferences and events, related links, and more.
http://www.eatright.org/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Oct 24, 2005
American Heart Association (AHA): Delicious Decisions
A site for learning how to eat right, stay fit, and establish good habits for a lifetime. Features the AHA Food Pyramid, grocery shopping advice, recipes, heart-healthy tips for dining out, and suggestions for a fitness routine. From the American Heart Association.
http://www.americanheart.org/deliciousdecisions/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Sep 27, 2008
Body and Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living
This site presents a program for African American churches to encourage their members to learn about how diet can reduce the risk of serious disease, and other aspects of healthy eating. Find background about the program, which consists of four "pillars," success stories, a resource directory, and downloadable program materials, templates, and images. From the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the American Cancer Society.
http://bodyandsoul.nih.gov/
Topics: Black Resources, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jan 16, 2009
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
A collection of links about eating disorders, dietary guidelines around the world, the cultural diversity of food in the U.S., newsletters and discussion groups, dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins, and minerals), food composition, and various food pyramids. Additionally, there are databases of training and educational materials. The Consumer Corner contains materials most often asked for by the public. From the National Agricultural Library and the University of Maryland. Searchable.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/
Topics: Agriculture, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jan 15, 2007
Good Nutrition Reading List
A guide that "identifies and describes books, newsletters and Web sites that provide timely and scientifically-based nutrition information you can trust." The list covers basic diet and nutrition for children, adults, and pregnant women; diets for those with specific diseases, diabetes, or food sensitivities; special nutrition concerns for athletes and vegetarians; and resources for the visually impaired. From the American Dietetic Association.
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/SID-5303FFEA-E7B9264F/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_4927_ENU_HTML.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health
Last updated Jan 30, 2009
Healthy Fast Food: Healthy Restaurant Eating
Tips for eating healthy fast food meals. Includes discussions of healthy fast food choices (such as grilled chicken or fish sandwiches and salads), least healthy fast foods (condiments and drinks are often a large source of empty calories), fast food suggestions for children, and general guidelines for eating out and staying healthy. Includes links to related material. From Helpguide, a project of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and Center for Healthy Aging.
http://www.helpguide.org/life/fast_food_nutrition.htm
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Aug 31, 2007
International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)
Good industry source on food-related issues: nutrition, food additives, pesticides, caffeine, E. coli, MSG, biotechnology, asparteme, food allergies, irradiation etc. Also includes a glossary of food related terms. Note that the Foundation's "programs and activities are supported by a number of leading food and beverage companies."
http://ific.org/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated May 5, 2005
Martindale's Virtual Nutrition Center
Includes links to information on food science and food management, cooking techniques and demonstrations, and thousands of recipes. "Nutrition Overview" is ambitious in its coverage: reference works, nutrition calculators, specialized science databases, laboratory diagnostics and protocols, safety guidelines, and travel and immuninization information. Other sources include nutrition journals, databases, courses, and tutorials.
http://www.martindalecenter.com/Nutrition.html
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Oct 8, 2004
MyPyramid.gov
This official government Web site provides information about the food guide pyramid released in 2005 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Includes detailed information for every food group represented in the new "sideways" pyramid (which is an update on the 1992 food pyramid); a personalized food guide based on your age, sex, and activity level; and related tips and resources for consumers, educators, and professionals. Searchable.
http://mypyramid.gov
Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Senior Health
Last updated May 5, 2005
Nutrient Data Laboratory
The Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides detailed information about the nutritional values of more than a thousand foods here. Users may search by individual food, including many brand-name products, or by nutrient, e.g. calcium, fiber, and fat.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12354500
Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Nov 27, 2007
Nutrition and Health Info Sheets
Designed for the layperson, these fact sheets provide information on specific topics such as calcium, osteoporosis, cholesterol, ephedra, fiber, fat, iron and anemia, low carbohydrate diets, soy, and St. John's wort. Also features "General Nutrition & Health Guidelines" with tips about fitness and diet. From the Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis.
http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/InfoSheets/
Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Aug 24, 2006
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
"The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. They serve as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs." Includes current and past issues of the Guidelines, tips for using the Guidelines, and related links. A joint publication of the U.S. departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture.
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, Senior Health
Last updated May 5, 2005
Nutrition Country Profiles
This site "provide[s] concise analytical summaries describing the food and nutrition situation in individual countries, with background statistics on food-related factors such as agricultural production, and selected economic and demographic indicators." Summary reports are accompanied by standardized data in graphs, tables, and maps. Provides profiles for over 50 countries with emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. Some material only available in Spanish. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/nutrition/profiles_en.stm
Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, Regions of the World, Regions of the World
Last updated Jan 26, 2006
Nutrition Perspectives
Online edition of this newsletter "designed to
provide research-based information on ongoing
nutrition and food-related programs." Contains
issues dating back to 1999 with indexes (subjects include children, consumer information, eating disorders, and obesity). From the University of California, Davis, Cooperative Extension.
http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/perspectives/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Aug 24, 2006
Nutrition.gov
"Easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers." From the National Agriculture Library.
http://www.nutrition.gov/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jan 30, 2009
NutritionData
This site provides a searchable database of food composition and nutrition information. Each result includes a nutrition facts panel; a calorie ratio pyramid for carbohydrates, fats, and protein; and detailed information about minerals, vitamins, and other components of the food item. Also includes nutritional data for some fast-food restaurants and other nutrition tools. Information is based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), supplemented by other sources.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Topics: Agriculture, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated May 5, 2005
Season and Celebrations
"Food advice linked to spring, summer, autumn and winter, as well as healthy eating tips for some of life's major milestones such as going off to college." Includes tips for eating root vegetables in winter, keeping food cool in summer, and a description of Christmas foods from around the world. Also includes decade-by-decade discussions of changes in the British diet since the 1950s. From the U.K. Food Standards Agency.
http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/seasonsandcelebrations/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jan 17, 2008
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