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Children's
Books About Food, Eating and Health
A book list for parents and teachers designed for pre-school
and early elementary students, plus links to sites for
children, parents and teachers.
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The American Dietetic Association http://www.eatright.org/
Provides food and nutrition information from a professional
association of dietitians. Search for information on vitamin/mineral
supplements and many other nutrition topics. Includes
frequently asked questions, nutrition resources, and information
on the National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics.
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American School Food Service Association
http://www.asfsa.org/
Food and nutrition tips, child nutrition news and various
information for students, parents and teachers.
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American Society of Nutritional Sciences (American
Institute of Nutrition) http://www.asns.org/
Provides background about AIN as well as information on
members and index for the current Journal of Nutrition
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Center for Disease Control (CDC) http://wonder.cdc.gov/
Provides a single point of access to a variety of CDC
reports, guidelines, and even numeric public health data
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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Homepage
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fncs
Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other nutrition information.
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Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc
The CNRC is one of five USDA/ARS human nutrition research
centers and is dedicated to defining the nutrient needs
of healthy children, birth through age 18, and pregnant
and nursing women.
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Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at the
CDC http:/www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/
Topics to select include news and notices, consumer
information, scientific information, nutrition and
physical activity projects, and professional training
opportunitie
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FDA Consumer: Health Claims
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/hclaims.html
Information and background on health claims allowed on
food labels.
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5 A Day Homepage
http://www.dole5aday.com/
Because of the important health benefits of eating fruits
and vegetables, all national health authorities recommend
that Americans increase their fruit and vegetable intake
to at least 5 a day. This provides clues on how to do
that.
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Folic Acid Campaign - CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/
The CDC, the March of Dimes, and the National Council
on Folic Acid have organized the National Folic Acid Campaign
to promote the use of folic acid to prevent the serious
birth defects spina bifida and anencephaly.
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Food and Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
Provides information on the Dietary Guidelines, the Food
Guide Pyramid, and USDA reports. Click on Internet
Resources to get to Index of Food and Nutrition
Internet Resources.
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The Food Allergy Network
http://www.foodallergy.org/
The Food Allergy Network (FAN) is a nonprofit organization
established to help families living with food allergies,
and to increase public awareness about food allergies
and anaphylaxis (a severe life-threatening reaction).
FAN provides education, emotional support, and coping
strategies.
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International Food Information Council Foundation
http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR2484.htm
Nutrition information for consumers, professional, and
educators in a well-developed site. Presented from perspective
of IFIC, supported by the food and beverage industry.
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Linus Pauling Institute/Oregon State University
http://lpi.orst.edu/infocenter/
This information center is a source for up
to date, scientifically accurate information regarding
the roles of specific vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals
(plant chemicals that may affect health), and other nutrients
in preventing disease and promoting health.
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Lycopene Website
http://lycopene.org/
Includes facts and background, content, research updates,
news releases, and recipes related to the phytonutrient,
Lycopene.
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Nutrition Action Health Letter
http://www.cspinet.org/nah/
Information on avoiding diet-related diseases and other
information. Tends to have a consumer advocate point of
view.
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Nutrition Analysis Tool
http://www.nat.uiuc.edu/
Web-based diet analysis from University of Illinois, now
version 2.0
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Nutrition News Focus
http://www.nutritionnewsfocus.com/
A free daily electronic newsletter for a general audience
about basic nutrition concepts and current nutrition topics.
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NIH-Office of Dietary Supplements
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/
Provides research information on the role of dietary supplements,
as well as Computer Access to Research on Dietary Supplements
(CARDS) and links to other organizations. Also a
link to IBIDS, research citations and abstracts regarding
food supplements.
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Team Nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/
Provides background about the National Team Nutrition
efforts.
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Weight-control Information Network
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
Provides reliable information on nutrition and obesity.
Covers topics such as prescription medications for obesity
treatment, very low-calorie diets, weight cycling, and
weight loss for life information.
Nutrition
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