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| Consumer Information Center |
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Click here for access to hundreds of educational materials on health, food and nutrition, all of which have been published and reviewed by government agencies.
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FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition |
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This complex site provides access to many government resources on nutrition and is best used with a specific topic in mind due to its sheer size. |
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Food Safety Project |
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The Iowa State Extension Service has made food safety education a priority, providing lots of information and resources useful to consumers.
The Iowa State Extension Service has made food safety education a priority, providing lots of information and resources useful to consumers. |
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Mayo Health Oasis |
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This is a site on which to find good nutrition information in a fun, user-friendly format. Bookmark this site as a source of nutrition advice that you can trust. |
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Meals For You |
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This site provides scores of recipes that can be sorted by type, ingredient, nutrient content, or special dietary needs. Formerly known as "My Menus." |
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CyberDiet |
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Gustafson, a registered dietitian, has put together an oasis of sane, fun and well-presented nutrition information. Lots of interactive stuff make this a lively site. |
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| Healthcare Professionals Information |
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| OncoLink |
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This award-winning website supplies information ranging in complexity from simple tips for cancer patients to scholarly journal articles. |
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American Cancer Society |
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Visit ACS to find much valuable information about cancer. ACS's dietary guidelines and common questions about cancer and diet are covered in a clear, readable style. |
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The Food Allergy Network |
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This site is a tastefully-done, informative resource for those who need the straight facts on food allergies, including FAQs, a newsletter and a section authored by a registered dietitian. |
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Healthfinder |
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Healthfinder does a nice job of organizing the often-confusing mass of health and nutrition information from federal and state agencies. |
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IFIC (International Food Information Council) |
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This uncluttered and easy-to-navigate site provides reporters, health professionals and others with balanced information on controversial issues in nutrition. |
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Institute of Food Science and Technology |
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This site, which posts the latest information on food science and technology, is designed for scientists, health professionals, journalists and consumers alike. |
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American Society for Nutritional Sciences |
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This site offers all 1997 issues of the Journal of Nutrition in full-text or abstract form online, as well a guide to more than 40 micro- and macro-nutrients, from arsenic to zinc. |
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Cyberounds |
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Health professionals can join online grand rounds hosted by two MDs. New nutrition discussion showcased each month. |
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| Specialized Nutritional Information |
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| The American Diabetes Association |
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Two crisp, clearly-organized home pages, one for professionals and one for laypersons, provide a comprehensive resource on diabetes. |
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Vegetarian Resource Group |
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Substantive, well-organized and balanced material providing news, recipes, nutrition information, links and ideas for those interested in eating a vegetarian diet. |
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America |
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Substantive, well-organized and balanced material providing news, recipes, nutrition information, links and ideas for those interested in eating a vegetarian diet. |
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Ketogenic Diet |
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This site provides support, information, and resources to parents and health care providers using a ketogenic diet to treat seizure disorders in children. |
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The Food Allergy Network |
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This site is a tastefully-done, informative resource for those who need the straight facts on food allergy, including FAQs, a newsletter, and a section authored by a registered dietitian. |
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| Children's Nutrition |
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| It's Candy Time! |
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Chock-full of reliable information about how candy and sweets, in reasonable quantity, can fit into a well-balanced diet. |
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KidsHealth |
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This award-winning, beautifully designed site has much kid-friendly stuff on nutrition and health, as well as tips for parents. |
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Kids Learn About Diabetes |
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This website, which describes aspects of diabetes in a "kid-friendly" manner, was authored by a Boy Scout with diabetes as part of his work toward the rank of Eagle Scout. |
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Children With Diabetes |
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Every parent of a child with diabetes needs to know about this resourceful mix of information and support. Here, parents receive sound answers to their e-mailed questions from professionals. |
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Nutrition Café |
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Sponsor: Pacific Science Center and Washington State Dairy Council
> Interactive nutrition education for kids. Be a nutrition sleuth, play "Grab a Grape" or find out how your eating habits measure up at the "Have-A-Bite Café." Big fun. |
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