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 mypyramid and how to design your own personal pyramid eating plan.
www.mypyramid.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.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/

Food Safety:

Foodborne illness education information center (sponsored by USDA/FDA).
Provides food safety education.
www.nal.usda.gov/

Food Safety Consumer website
www.foodsafety.gov

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

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.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/default.htm

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.womenshealth.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.mypyramidtracker.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.nfsmi.org/

New England Dairy Council (sponsored by New England Dairy Council).
Includes nutrition education resources for families, schools, and professionals.
www.newenglanddairycouncil.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.edu/cnrc

Dole 5 a Day (sponsored by Dole).
Tips on increasing fruit and vegetable intake
www.dole.com/#/superkids/

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.bestbonesforever.gov

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.
USDA for Kids Website

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.eatrightma.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.gov/wicworks/Topics/index.html

Food Preservation:

The National Center for Home Food Preservation
Includes recommendations for most methods of home food preservation.
www.uga.edu/nchfp