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GENERAL NUTRITION LINKS
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California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition)
California Project LEAN works with state and local physical activity
and nutrition leaders to conduct programs in communities throughout
California. Their web site includes fact sheets, programs, education
and information, resource guides, and much more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
The Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at CDC is pleased to
announce the launch of the state legislation searchable database. It
was created after requests from state partners and is the first public
access database of its kind. The database allows users to search for
state bills from 2001 to present related to nutrition and/or physical
activity.
USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Prevention (CNPP)
The CNPP (Center for Nutrition Policy and Prevention) works to improve
the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting
dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs
of consumers. They help to define and coordinate nutrition education
policy within USDA and to translate nutrition research into information
and materials for consumers, policymakers, and professionals in health,
education, industry, and media.
5 A Day
The goal of the National 5 A Day for Better Health Program is to
increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables in the United States
to 5 to 9 servings every day. In addition to this goal, the program
seeks to inform Americans that eating fruits and vegetables can improve
their health and reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases,
including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and macular
degeneration. The 5 A Day Program also provides consumers with
practical and easy ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into
their daily eating patterns.
American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization
of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting
optimal nutrition, health and well-being. Site contents include Tip of
Day, Monthly Feature, and how to find a nutritional specialist in your
area.
Guidelines for Good Nutrition from the Mayo Clinic
The most recent recommendations come from the National Academy of
Sciences' Institute of Medicine. These guidelines are significantly
different from those of the past, particularly in regard to
carbohydrates and fat. Eating well doesn't have to be complicated.
Unless you need a special diet for a specific health problem, the best
approach is to follow national dietary recommendations. These
recommendations have evolved over the years to keep pace with an
expanding scientific knowledge on how diet can affect health and
prevent disease.
Healthy Maine Partnerships Physical Activity Program
The Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition
Program (PANP) coordinates state-wide efforts to support Maine people
in achieving recommended levels of physical activity and proper
nutrition to prevent and treat chronic diseases, including overweight
and obesity.
Nutrition Facts Calorie Counter
NutritionData (ND) generates nutrition facts labels and provides
simplified nutritional analyses for all foods and recipes. ND tells you
what is good and bad about the foods you eat, and helps you select
foods that best meet your dietary needs. Use the Search Tool to create
lists of foods that are lowest in carbohydrates, highest in protein, or
that match any other dietary restrictions or goals. Use ND's Caloric
Ratio Explorer to find foods that have a specific ratio of
carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Use ND's 5-Star Search Tool to see
the foods that ND rates the highest, to analyze foods that aren't in
ND's database, to translate confusing ingredient labels with ND's Food
Additive Identifier, examine ND's list of the 50 Most Popular Foods and
more.
Virtual Snack Machine
Snacking happens. And that’s a good thing, when you let Mother Nature
lead the way. You may be surprised to see that many fruits and
vegetables are often less expensive than other common snacks.
Food Fun: This
website serves as a wonderful starting point for young kids being
introduced to fruits and vegetables. Through easy to read passages and
engaging activities, kids are familiarized with these healthy foods and
are taught about their benefits.
Kid’s World: This website provides kids with information on nutrition, food labels, food safety, games and more.
My Pyramid for Kids:
This website is a comprehensive resource to introduce kids to a healthy
lifestyle. Content includes an introduction to the recommended food
pyramid as well as numerous engaging activities to get kids acquainted
with the pyramid and a hearty lifestyle.
Nibble: This website contains information on grains, dairy and other staple food groups, nutrition tips, health advice and more.
School Meals: This
site provides parents with information on child nutrition programs such
as the National school lunch and breakfast meal programs, after school
snacks and more.
Small Step: This
website introduces kids to many foods and explains to them the benefits
of eating them. With challenges, games and activities, kids can have
fun testing and applying what they learned by themselves or with a
friend.
US Apple: This
entire site is dedicated to two things: kids and apples. Kids are able
to learn about the benefits of eating apples and enjoy apple-related
activities and reading passages.
Zero to Three: This site is dedicated to providing new parents with information that will help them raise healthy infants and toddlers.
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