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Looking for even more information on living a nutritious
life? These are some of my favorite resources.
Health,
nutrition and wellness information:
www.eatright.org The American
Dietetic Association’s site, with daily tips and
food and nutrition information
www.americanheart.org The American
Heart Association’s resource center, with tools such
as a heart-healthy grocery list
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society’s site, with
resources for healthy living/lowering your cancer risk
www.ama-assn.org
Resources from the nation’s largest physician group,
plus a DoctorFinder
www.foodallergy.org
For people with food allergies, advice and advocacy to
ensure good health
www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association’s guide to news
and research about diabetes, plus recipes and weight
loss advice
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/index.htm
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
shares information on nutrition and achieving—and
maintaining—a healthy lifestyle
www.nutrition.gov
The government’s information about and tips on food and
nutrition
www.mypyramid.gov
The USDA’s guide for creating a personalized
Pyramid Eating plan
www.nutritiondata.com Nutritional
information (calories and nutrients, for example) for
specific foods and recipes
www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource
Nutrition news and FAQs from the Harvard School of
Public Health
www.nationaldairycouncil.org News and
nutrition info focusing on dairy products
www.push.tv
Progressive personal training program
www.yourhealthmonthly.com Your
Health Monthly, health and nutrition information
Medical
info:
www.mayoclinic.com
The Mayo Clinic’s site includes Healthy Living
Centers, fitness advice, and more
www.webmd.com
Health news, information on various health conditions
and disorders, medications and more
For
more healthy recipes:
www.healthycookingrecipes.com Lowfat,
vegetarian and other healthy recipes
www.cookinglight.com/cooking Healthy
recipes (over 20,000), plus tips and tricks for more
nutritious eating from Cooking Light magazine
www.allrecipes.com
Over 40,000 free recipes, with a focus on fresh/seasonal
ingredients
www.eatingwell.com
Healthy recipes from Eating Well magazine
www.foodfit.com
Recipes, tips, and interactive cooking and fitness tools
Kids’
health & wellness:
www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics site, with an
array of children’s health topics
www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp
Activities and games for kids that help educate them
about healthy eating, plus recipes they can make with
you
www.nutritionforkids.com Tips and more
from the publishers of a book series that teach kids
about good nutrition
www.kidshealth.org
A health site with sections for kids, teens and parents
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
offers advice on how to enhance children’s activity and
nutrition
www.nickjr.com/parenting/health_fitness/index.jhtml
From the popular kids’ shows and magazine, activities
for kids and advice for parents to ensure good health
and nutrition
www.seemoresplayhouse.com From the
award-winning PBS show for preschoolers, advice and
activities that help kids learn to stay safe, plus
healthy eating tips from Dr. Andrew Weil
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