American
Dietetic Association (ADA)
Contains information on diet and nutrition, an
introduction to careers in dietetics, a list
of upcoming conferences and events, related
links, and more.
http://www.eatright.org/
American
Heart Association (AHA): Delicious Decisions
A
site for learning how to eat right, stay fit,
and establish good habits for a lifetime.
Features the AHA Food Pyramid, grocery
shopping advice, recipes, heart-healthy tips
for dining out, and suggestions for a fitness
routine. From the American Heart Association.
http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/
Carbohydrates:
Going With the (Whole) Grain
An overview of carbohydrates and their role in
nutrition. Discusses the glycemic
index, insulin, whole grains, and
high-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate diets.
Includes links to related articles and
resources. From the Harvard School of Public
Health.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
Dying
to Be Thin
An exploration of the eating disorders
anorexia and bulimia, based on the PBS program
of the same name, which is available on video
on the site. Provides questions and answers
from experts, what nutrition the body
needs, places to share stories, help, warning
signs, and related resources, as well as a
transcript and a guide for teachers.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/
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Girls Health
This site for adolescent girls offers basic
information about puberty, fitness, mental
health, nutrition, healthy
relationships, safety, and substance abuse
prevention. Includes sections for parents and
caregivers and for teens with chronic
illnesses or disabilities. From the Office on
Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
http://www.4girls.gov/
Ethnic/Cultural
and Special Audience Food Guide Pyramids
Here are several cultural (Arabic, Chinese,
Italian, Latin American, and several other
ethnic diets) and special needs (pre-school,
70+ years, vegetarian) modifications of the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Food Guide Pyramid. The Food Guide Pyramid
button on the left menu leads to more nutrition
information and graphics.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000023.html
Nutrition.gov
This federal resource is a guide offering easy
access to all government Web sites with
reliable and accurate information on nutrition
and dietary guidance. It provides information
on prevention of food-related diseases
(diabetes, cancer, heart disease, obesity,
etc.), the food pyramid, food labels, health
management, recipes, and other topics.
http://www.nutrition.gov/
The
Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy
Eating
This
searchable site provides "timely
information on diet and nutrition for
clinicians, allied health professionals, and
the public." It offers tips for healthy
eating, gives information on the various
components of diet (fats, carbohydrates,
fruit, protein, etc.), and discusses how to
interpret media coverage of diet and nutrition
news. "And you won't just find out what
you should eat, but why." From the
Harvard School of Public Health.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
Triathlete
Triathlon
news, event information, tips on training and nutrition,
classified ads, Olympic competition, and links
to clubs, equipment suppliers, and other
resources are included in this online version
of the print magazine.
http://www.triathletemag.com/
