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| Government Agencies and Key Professional Associations (good starting points) | ||
| Nutrition.Gov | ||
| A gateway to U.S. government nutrition information. ( http://www.nutrition.gov ) | ||
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| American Dietetic Association (ADA) | ||
| Provides a wide variety of nutrition-related materials, including consumer-oriented fact sheets on topics such as dietary fat, food safety, vegetarian diets, and functional foods. Detailed, scientific ADA position papers on fat replacers, vegetarian diets, food irradiation, and other issues are also available. ( http://www.eatright.org ) | ||
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| American Heart Association: Delicious Decisions | ||
| Provides guidelines and tips for eating a low-fat, heart-healthy diet, including advice for shopping and eating out. ( http://www.deliciousdecisions.org ) | ||
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| Consumer Information Center: Food | ||
| Provides online government publications about dietary fat, fiber, food safety, and other nutrition issues. ( http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/food.htm ) | ||
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| FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | ||
| Offers information about a variety of topics, including food labeling, food additives, dietary supplements, and foodborne illness; a special menu of consumer advice is also available at the site. ( http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov ) | ||
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| Food and Nutrition Board/Institute of Medicine | ||
| Provides information about the Dietary Reference Intakes and related guidelines. ( http://www.iom.edu/ ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus: Nutrition | ||
| Provides links to information from government agencies and major medical associations on a wide variety of nutrition topics. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutrition.html ) | ||
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| National Cancer Institute 5-A-Day Program | ||
| Promotes the consumption of five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The following related sites provide tips and recipes to help people eat more fruits and vegetables, information about nutrient content, and special resources for kids and educators: ( http://www.5aday.gov ) | ||
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| Dole 5-A-Day: Nutrition Education | ||
| NCI 5-A-Day program http://www3.cancer.gov/5aday/WLCOME.html ( http://www.dole5aday.com ) | ||
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| Produce for Better Health Foundation | ||
( http://www.5aday.com ) | ||
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| National Cancer Institute: Lifestyle and Preventing Cancer | ||
| Provides practical information for improving dietary intake of fat, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. ( http://www.cancer.gov/prevention/lifestyle.html ) | ||
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| USDA Agricultural Marketing Service | ||
| Offers a helpful series of pamphlets ("How to buy . . .") that include practical, consumer-oriented advice about shopping for food. ( http://www.ams.usda.gov ) | ||
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| USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion | ||
| Provides information about the Dietary Guidelines, the Food Guide Pyramid, the nutrient content of the U.S. food supply, and other topics; this site also includes the Healthy Eating Index, an individualized online assessment of overall diet quality. ( http://www.usda.gov/cnpp ) | ||
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| USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center | ||
| A gateway to nutrition information that offers a variety of consumer-oriented materials relating to the Dietary Guidelines, food labels, Food Guide Pyramid, and many other topics; links to Ethnic/Cultural and Special Audience Pyramids for people who eat ethnic foods, who are vegetarians, or who have special dietary needs are provided. The site also includes an extensive set of links. ( http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic ) | ||
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| General Nutrition Information | ||
| Ask the Dietitian | ||
| Questions and answers on many topics relating to nutrition. ( http://www.dietitian.com ) | ||
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| Center for Science in the Public Interest | ||
| Provides information on a variety of nutrition-related topics and selected articles from the Nutrition Action Health Letter. ( http://www.cspinet.org ) | ||
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| Colorado State University Hypertextbook: Digestive System | ||
| Provides information about the digestive system and process. ( http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/index.html ) | ||
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| Cooper Wellness | ||
| Includes nutritional information about foods and Virtual Dining games to help people practice ordering healthy meals when eating out. ( http://www.cooperwellness.com ) | ||
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| CyberDiet | ||
| Provides a variety of resources, including a profile that calculates calorie and nutrient needs and a database that provides nutrition information in food label format. ( http://www.CyberDiet.com ) | ||
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| Digestive Health Resource Center | ||
| Provides information on the digestive system and on common digestive problems; sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association. ( http://www.gastro.org/news ) | ||
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| Grains Nutrition Information Center | ||
| Provides information about whole grains and dietary fiber. ( http://www.wheatfoods.org ) | ||
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| Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source | ||
| Provides advice on interpreting news on nutrition; an overview of the Health Eating Pyramid, an alternative to the basic USDA pyramid; and suggestions for building a healthy diet. ( http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource ) | ||
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| International Food Information Council | ||
| Provides helpful information on nutrition and food safety for consumers, journalists, and educators. ( http://ific.org/food/ ) | ||
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| National Academies' Food and Nutrition Board | ||
| Provides information about the Dietary Reference Intakes and Related guidelines. ( http://www.iom.edu/board.asp?id=3788 ) | ||
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| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): Standard Serving Sizes versus Real Ser... | ||
| An online quiz designed to heighten your awareness of the serving sizes you actually consume. ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/visualreality/visualreality.htm ) | ||
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| Nebraska Cooperative Extension: Foods and Nutrition | ||
| Provides online brochures on a variety of topics, including the Food Guide Pyramid food groups, meal planning, food safety, and diets for special health concerns. ( http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Foods ) | ||
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| Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Provides publications and information about nutrition, including healthy eating and food safety. ( http://ohioline.osu.edu/lines/food.html ) | ||
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| Oregon State University: Food Resource | ||
| Provides information and extensive links on foods and food ingredients; some of the information is advanced. ( http://food.orst.edu ) | ||
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| World Health Organization: Nutrition | ||
| Provides information on international nutrition issues, including malnutrition, deficiencies, obesity, and food aid. ( http://www.who.int/health_topics/nutrition/en ) | ||
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| Vegetarian Diets | ||
| About Vegetarian Cuisine | ||
| Includes many articles and links on vegetarian diets. ( http://www.vegetarian.about.com ) | ||
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| American Dietetic Association: Position Statement on Vegetarian Diets | ||
| Includes information on a healthy vegetarian diet, a vegetarian food pyramid, and lists of foods that are good sources of nutrients of concern to vegetarians. ( http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_933_ENU_HTML.htm ) | ||
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| International Vegetarian Union | ||
| Provides historical information, recipes, and a listing of vegetarian phrases in many languages. ( http://www.ivu.org ) | ||
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| Vegetarian Resource Group | ||
| Information and links for vegetarians and people interested in learning more about vegetarian diets. ( http://www.vrg.org ) | ||
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| Vegetarian Times | ||
| Includes recipes, background information, food substitution suggestions, an extensive glossary, and links to related sites. ( http://www.vegetariantimes.com ) | ||
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| Veggies Unite | ||
| Provides a weekly planner that generates a grocery list. ( http://www.vegweb.com ) | ||
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| Other Food Issues: Organic Foods, Irradiation, Food Additives, Pesticides, Food Allergies and Intolerances, Genetically Modified Foods | ||
| Center for Science in the Public Interest: Food Additives | ||
| Information and advice on food additives from a food safety advocacy group; site includes descriptions and evaluation of many types of additives. ( http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm ) | ||
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| Colorado State University: Transgenic Plants: An Introduction and Resource Guide | ||
| Provides information about the science, regulation, and current production of genetically modified foods. ( http://www.colostate.edu/programs/lifesciences/TransgenicCrops ) | ||
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| Consumer Reports: Eco-Labels | ||
| Provides information about organic labeling and other environmental labels for foods and other products. ( http://www.eco-labels.org ) | ||
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| Environmental Protection Agency: Pesticides and Food | ||
| Provides information about how the government regulates pesticides, potential health risks from pesticides, and healthy food practices for consumers. ( http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/food ) | ||
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| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Agriculture Department | ||
| Provides information about biotechnology issues, with a focus on the developing world. ( http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FAOINFO/AGRICULT/Default.htm ) | ||
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| FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | ||
| Provides information on a wide variety of nutrition issues, with special Web pages on topics including the following: ( http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov ) | ||
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| Biotechnology | ||
( http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/biotechm.html ) | ||
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| Food Allergies | ||
( http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-alrgy.html ) | ||
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| Pesticides and Chemical Contaminants | ||
( http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/pestadd.html ) | ||
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| Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network | ||
| Provides tips, recipes, and answers to frequently asked questions about food allergies. ( http://www.foodallergy.org ) | ||
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders: Celiac Disease (gluten... | ||
| Provides information about celiac disease and tips for avoiding foods with gluten. ( http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/celiac/index.htm ) | ||
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders: Lactose Intolerance | ||
| Provides information about lactose intolerance and tips for reducing lactose intake. ( http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/lactose/lactose.htm ) | ||
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| Organic Consumers Association | ||
| Includes information and links from an advocacy organization promoting organic foods. ( http://organicconsumers.org ) | ||
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| USDA Agricultural Marketing Service: National Organic Program | ||
| Provides information on the development of federal organic standards. ( http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop ) | ||
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| USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: Irradiation | ||
| Provides information on laws relating to food irradiation. ( http://www.cancer.gov/prevention/lifestyle.html ) | ||
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| U.S. Department of Agriculture, Links on Biotechnology | ||
| Provides links to sites with information on genetically modified foods, including those for both U.S. and international agencies and organizations. ( http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=BIOTECH&parentnav=AGRICULTURE... ) | ||
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| Osteoporosis | ||
| Dairy Council of California | ||
| Provides an online calcium quiz to help determine if you consume recommended amounts of calcium. ( http://www.dairycouncilofca.org ) | ||
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| National Institutes of Health: Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases-National Resource C... | ||
| Provides information about osteoporosis prevention and treatment; includes a special section on men and osteoporosis. ( http://www.osteo.org ) | ||
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| National Osteoporosis Foundation | ||
| Provides up-to-date information on the causes, prevention, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis. ( http://www.nof.org ) | ||
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| Recipes and Menu Planning The following are just a few of the Web sites that present recipes and sample menus designed to promote good health. | ||
| About Produce | ||
| Provides information and recipes, with a focus on fruits, vegetables, and nuts. ( http://www.aboutproduce.com ) | ||
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| American Heart Association: Delicious Decisions | ||
| Presents a variety of heart-healthy recipes. ( http://www.deliciousdecisions.org ) | ||
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| Cooking Light Magazine | ||
| A source of low-fat recipes. ( http://www.cookinglight.com ) | ||
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| FoodFit.Com | ||
| Includes healthy recipes and cooking tips. ( http://www.foodfit.com/ ) | ||
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| HCF Foundation | ||
| Provides recipes that focus on dietary fiber intake. ( http://www.hcf-nutrition.org ) | ||
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| Mayo Clinic Health Oasis Virtual Cookbook | ||
| Provides a variety of healthy recipes; if you send in a traditional favorite, their dietitians will "lighten it up" and add the new version to the cookbook. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/centers.cfm?objectid=907FC0B7-... ) | ||
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| Meals for You | ||
| Includes a wide variety of recipes and meal plans; site has subject menus and is searchable by title or ingredient. ( http://www.mealsforyou.com ) | ||
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| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) | ||
| Provides tips sheets and other resources focusing on heart-healthy eating. Online dietary publications include the following: ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov ) | ||
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| Heart-Healthy Cooking African American Style | ||
( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/chdblack/cooking.htm ) | ||
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| Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes | ||
( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/sp_recip.htm ) | ||
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| Recipe Source: Searchable Online Archive of Recipes (SOAR) | ||
| Search for recipes by key word or by category. ( http://www.recipesource.com ) | ||
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| Analysis of the Nutritional Content of Foods | ||
| USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center | ||
| In addition to a general, searchable database for all foods, this site also has special food composition data on carotenoids, trans fatty acids, sugar, isoflavones (soy products), and other nutrients of special interest to health. ( http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp ) | ||
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| Nutritional Analysis Tools, and System | ||
( http://nat.crgq.com ) | ||
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| Nutrition Information from Restaurants | ||
| Arby's | ||
( http://www.arbysrestaurant.com ) | ||
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| Bruegger's Bagels | ||
( http://www.brueggers.com ) | ||
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| Burger King | ||
( http://www.bk.com/ ) | ||
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| Domino's Pizza | ||
( http://www.dominos.com ) | ||
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| Dunkin Donuts | ||
( http://www.dunkindonuts.com ) | ||
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| Hardees | ||
( http://www.hardees.com ) | ||
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| Jack in the Box | ||
( http://www.jackinthebox.com ) | ||
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| KFC | ||
( http://www.kfc.com ) | ||
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| McDonald's | ||
( http://www.mcdonalds.com ) | ||
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| Pizza Hut | ||
( http://www.pizzahut.com ) | ||
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| Subway | ||
( http://www.subway.com ) | ||
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| Taco Bell | ||
( http://www.tacobell.com ) | ||
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| TCBY | ||
( http://www.tcby.com ) | ||
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| Wendy's | ||
( http://www.wendys.com ) | ||
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| White Castle | ||
( http://www.whitecastle.com ) | ||
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