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GENERAL NUTRITION SITESBack to TopAmerican Council on Science and Health
A consumer education consortium concerned with food, nutrition, the environment and health. Goal is to publicize
nutrition and health information that is scientifically sound.American Dietetic Association
Nutrition news, fact sheets on popular topics, bibliography for the public, and links to other nutrition related sites.American Heart Association
Information on cholesterol and heart disease and other nutrition facts, dietary recommendations, heart healthy
recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and tips on losing and maintaining weight.American Institute for Cancer Research
Believes that most cancers can be prevented through dietary changes. Articles on obesity, pesticides in food,
exercise, plant-based diets, phytochemicals.Center for Science in the Public Interest
The "Food Police". An education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional
quality of our food supply.FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
This site is dedicated to educating consumers about the safety of our food supply, consumer fraud issues,
and sound nutrition principles. Information on food additives, dietary supplements,
food borne illness, food labeling, and many other related topics.Food and Nutrition Information Center - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Learn about food safety, food pyramid, dietary supplements, guidelines for healthy eating, and other
important nutrition topics. Search the USDA Food Composition Database to learn the nutritional
profile of the foods you eat. Includes links to other non-USDA food resources such as
the University of Illinois Nutrition Analysis Tool (analyze foods for various nutrients).Index of Food and Nutrition Information Resources (FNIC)
Links to food, nutrition, and weight management web sites recommended by the Food and
Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture.Mayo Clinic - Diet and Nutrition
Information on nutrition basics, supplements, weight management, and a virtual cookbook are all featured
on this site. Sign up for online newsletter for weekly updates of information.MEDLINEplus - Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
From the National Library of Medicine consumer site, information on nutrition related topics including eating disorders, cholesterol, obesity, general nutrition, and more. There are links to summaries of nutrition related articles
appearing in scientific and medical journals.Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Public Health
This comprehensive site offers timely information on diet and nutrition for clinicians, health professionals, and the
public. A useful section helps the user interpret nutrition information in the news. Other sections answer common
questions such as: "What should I really eat?" "Is a low carbohydrate diet better?", "How much protein
do I need each day?", "Should I take vitamins?".Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health
Search the International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) database
for citations to scientific publications on dietary supplements.
Aim
for a Healthy Weight
Developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, this site offers information for patients and
health professionals on maintaining a healthy weight. Tools are provided to assess your risk for certain
diseases affected by excess weight. Advice is offered on how to cut down on fat and the importance
of staying physically active.
Body
Mass Index
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to
both adult men
and women. Calculate your BMI and view the table to see if you are overweight.
Diet Watch
Monitor your weight and nutrition day-to-day and communicate with others via this web site. There is
a fee for this service. You can see what the site has to offer by taking a guided tour
and then entering on a guest pass. Sign up for their free online newsletters.
National
Consumers League - Weight Loss Products and Services
Read what the League has to say about weight loss programs and their evaluation of several
of the programs.
Shape Up America
Learn to manage your weight through good nutrition and physical activity.The interactive
CyberKitchen helps you plan a personal daily menu to help you lose weight and offers recipes and
advice on shopping. There is a monthly fee of $10.00 for their services.
Weight
Control Information Network
Information on binge eating, gastric surgery for severe obesity, physical activity and weight
control, helping your overweight child, weight cycling, and more.
FITNESS
Active
at any Size
Describes the importance of exercise for very overweight people and offers advice and
guidance on
setting up an exercise program and includes examples of recommended exercises.
Fitness
Partner Connection
Learn fitness training ideas and techniques, read
evaluations of fitness equipment, and
learn how to manage your weight. An activity calorie calculator helps determine how many
calories different activities use up.
Health
and Fitness Homepage
Walking
- A Step in the Right Direction
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Resources
Lyman Maynard Stowe Library
The personal web site of a certified aerobic instructor. Advice
on body building, aerobic exercise,exercise-related
injuries,children's fitness. Includes instructions for
specific kinds of exercises.
Basic information from the Weight Control Information Network on
how to set up a personalized walking program.
Questions? Comments? Contact: richetelle@nso.uchc.edu
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut
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Last Updated: February 26, 2008
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