Links
Links to other organizations and sites
that provide current and accurate nutrition information and resources:
GENERAL NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Food and Nutrition Information Center (sponsored by USDA/FNS National Agricultural
Library)
Provides links to nutrition topics.
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
MyPyramid (sponsored by USDA)
Information on mypryamid and how to design your own personal pyramid
eating plan.
www.mypryamid.gov
Nutrition Information (sponsored by National Agriculutural Library, USDA)
Includes resources for nutrition education, nutrition facts, and
nutrition in the life cycle.
www.nutrition.gov
Produce For Better Health Foundation (sponsored by 5-A-Day)
Provides information about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.
Also includes tips on how to incorporate them into daily diet.
www.5aday.com
FOOD SAFETY:
Foodborne illness education information
center (sponsored by USDA/FDA)
Provides food safety education.
www.nal.usda.gov/foodborne/index.html
DISEASE PREVENTION/ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE/HEALTH:
American Cancer Society (sponsored by American Cancer Society)
Contains information about the relationship between food and cancer,
and provides nutrition tips. Also provides up to date research findings
on the topic.
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association (sponsored by American Diabetes Association)
Contains information about the relationship between nutrition and
diabetes, and provides tips and specific diet recommendations for diabetes
patients. Also provides up to date research findings on the topic.
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association (sponsored by American Heart Association)
Provides information on the link between nutrition and cardiovascular
disease, and gives tips and guidelines for a healthy diet. Also provides
up to date research findings on the topic.
www.americanheart.org
National Cancer Institute (sponsored by National Institute for Health)
Contains information about the relationship between food and cancer,
and provides nutrition tips.
Also provides up to date research findings on the topic.
www.nci.nih.gov
National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion (sponsored
by Center for Disease Control)
Includes a variety of nutrition, physical activity, and public
health resources.
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp
National Center for Complimentary
and Alternative Medicine (sponsored by
National Institute for Health)
Provides information on alternative approaches to medicine.
http://nccam.nih.gov/
National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Disorders (sponsored
by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Health information and nutrition recommendations specific to certain
diseases.
www.niddk.nih.gov
Office of Dietary Supplements (sponsored by National Institute for Health)
Health information related to supplements
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/health.aspx
UPENN (sponsored by UPENN School of Medicine Nutrition Education)
Includes health related links, many related to nutrition.
www.med.upenn.edu/nutrimed/websites.html
NUTRITION ADVOCACY:
Center for Science in the Public
Health Interest (sponsored by Center for
Science in the Public Health Interest)
Nutrition advocacy organization. Includes a newsletter about activism
in the field of nutrition.
www.cspinet.org
FOOD LABELING:
Food Labeling and Nutrition (sponsored by Food and Drug Administration)
Provides information about food labeling regulations.
www.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html
WOMEN’S HEALTH:
National Women’s Health Information Center (sponsored by US Department of Health and Human Services)
Health information geared specifically towards females.
www.4women.gov
Strong Women (sponsored by Dr. Miriam Nelson, Associate Professor, Tufts
University)
Information for women on physical activity. Many interactive tools
and tips
www.strongwomen.com
FOOD ALLERGIES:
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (supported by an educational
grant from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
Provides comprehensive information on food allergies
www.foodallergy.org
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH:
Food and Nutrition Information Center (sponsored by National Agricultural
Library of United States Department of Agriculture)
On-line global nutrition information containing over 2000 links
to current and reliable nutrition information for educators, health professionals
and researchers.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/about.shtml
Harvard School of Public Health (sponsored by Harvard School of Public
Health)
Includes Harvard’s alternative approach to the food guide pyramid
and nutrition information and links
www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pyramids.html
National Institutes of Health (sponsored by National Institute for Health)
Includes up to date research on nutrition related topics. Also
funding opportunities for professionals interested in conducting health
research.
http://health.nih.gov
ONLINE DIET ANALYSIS TOOLS:
MyPyramid Tracker (sponsored by USDA)
Allows individuals to calculate diet and fitness and compare to
the 2005 Dietary Guidelines.
www.mypyramid.gov
USDA Food Composition Data (sponsored by USDA Agricultural Research Service)
Allows individuals to search individual foods in the USDA nutrient
database
www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12354500
SITES WITH NUTRITION INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS:
Action for Healthy Kids (made up of a Partner Steering Committee of more
than 50 national organizations and government agencies representing education,
physical activity, health, and nutrition). Focuses on changing the school
environment to reduce obesity, hunger, and increase physical activity among
youth.
www.actionforhealthykids.org
American School Food Service Association (sponsored
by The School Nutrition Association)
National, non-profit organization providing nutritious, low cost
meals to children in schools. Website includes a number of resources including
recipes, education, and links to current research.
www.asfsa.org
The Children’s Health Project Network (sponsored
by Children’s
Health Fund)
Provides culturally diverse nutrition education lesson plans for
children of all ages and backgrounds.
www.childrenshealthfund.org
Eat Smart (sponsored by Washington State
Dairy Council)
Includes numerous nutrition resource links.
www.eatsmart.org
John Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition (sponsored
by Massachusetts Department of Education located at Framingham State College)
Geared towards Massachusetts schools. Provides a variety of nutrition
resources for professionals.
www.johnstalkerinstitute.org
National Food Service Management Institute (sponsored
by University of Mississippi)
Resource for school nutrition professionals and anyone connected
with the Child Nutrition Programs: school lunch, school breakfast, summer
feeding, and Child and Adult Care.
www.olemiss.edu/depts/nfsmi/index.html
New England Dairy Council (sponsored
by New England Dairy Council)
Includes nutrition education resources for families, schools, and
professionals.
www.ewenglanddairycouncil.org/
Nutrition Explorations (sponsored by
National Dairy Council website)
Provides resources for educators, parents, children and schools.
www.nutritionexplorations.org
Portion Distortion Quiz (sponsored by
National Institute for Health)
Quizes on nutrition and access to presentations for educators.
http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion
Team Nutrition (sponsored by Food and
Nutrition Service)
Offers online nutrition education for teachers and information
for families.
www.fns.usda.gov/tn
FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES:
BAM (sponsored by Center for Disease
Control)
Interactive website aimed at answering children’s nutrition and health
related questions. (Geared for young girls and boys and teens.)
www.bam.gov
Children’s Nutrition Research
Center (sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine with Agricultural
Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Includes many interactive tools, nutrition resources for families,
and education and training links.
www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc
Dole 5 a Day (sponsored by Dole)
Tips on increasing fruit and vegetable intake
www.dole5aday.com
FDA Kids (sponsored by Food and Drug
Administration)
Site about health for children. Includes a number of interactive
games and quizzes geared towards children.
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids
Kids Health (sponsored by The Nemours Center for Children's Health
Media is a part of The Nemours Foundation, an organization created by philanthropist
Alfred I. duPont in 1936 and devoted to improving the health of children)
Nutrition and health website for parents, youth, and teens
www.kidshealth.org
Kids Nutrition Web Site (sponsored by
North Dakota State University Food and Nutrition)
Provides educational tools, as well as information for children,
parents, and teachers.
www.ext.nodak.edu/food/kidsnutrition/
Nutrition For Kids (sponsored by 24
Carrot Press by Connie Evers, MS, RD, to promote the nutritional health
of children and adolescents)
Includes a nutrition newsletter and other resources for children
and their families
www.nutritionforkids.com
Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls (sponsored
by the Center for Disease Control)
Includes quizzes and games, aiming at increasing bone health among
girls. (Geared for young girls and teens.)
www.CDC.gov/powerfulbones
Smart-Mouth (sponsored by Center for
Science in the Public Interest (CSPI))
Includes a number of interactvie tools for children related to
nutrition.
www.cspinet.org/smartmouth
USDA for Kids (sponsored by United States
Department of Agriculture)
Includes nutrition education for children.
www.usda.gv/news/usdakids
FOR PROFESSIONALS:
The American Dietetic Association (sponsored
by ADA)
Professional association for registered dietitians.
www.eatright.org
Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition (sponsored
by General Mills)
Includes product information, recent nutrition news, and WIC resources.
www.bellinstitute.com
Food and Nutrition Information Center (sponsored
by National Agricultural Library of United States Department of Agriculture)
On-line global nutrition information containing over 2000 links
to current and reliable nutrition information for educators, health professionals
and researchers.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/about.shtml
Massachusetts Dietetic Association (sponsored
by MDA)
Massachusetts chapter of the ADA.
www.massnutrition.org
Nutrition Jobs
Link for nutrition professionals to find or post jobs.
www.nutritionjobs.com
WIC topics A-Z (sponsored by United
States Department of Agriculture)
Resources for maternal and child health
www.nal.usda.go/wicworks/Topics/index.html |
