Below is a list of valuable web site links that are reputable sources of scientific and consumer nutrition information for consumers and professionals.
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Food and Nutrition Information Center - gateway to government nutrition information
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Nutrition Navigator - Tufts University
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American Dry Bean Board - Nutrition and cooking information about a wide variety of dried beans
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Cardiovascular Information for Patients and the General Public - Booklets on high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and other cardiovascualr topics, as well as information in Spanish, from the National Heart, lung, and Blood Institute
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Consumer Health Information - A collection of online consumer health publications from the National Institutes of Health
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications - Provides up-to-date information about the safety of a variety of consumer products
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Consumer Protection: Diet, Health, and Fitness - Information from the Federal Trade Commission to help you avoid consumer rip-offs
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Delicious Decisions - Recipes and tips from the American Heart Association
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Fit Facts - Monthly fact sheets on fitness from the American Council on Exercise
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Fitness Library - A variety of articles on healthy lifestyle, physical activity, fitness equipment, and nutrition
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Food Finder - An interactive program by Olen Publishing to help you search for nutrition information on fast foods from 19 fast food restaurants
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Food Reflections Electronic Newsletter Archives - Short monthly "how-to" messages on food, nutrition, and food safety
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Food Safety Publications - A variety of fact sheets and information on food safety topics from the Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Good Nutrition Reading List - List of reliable nutrition publications compiled by the American Dietetic Association
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Grains Nutrition Information Center (Wheat Foods Council) - Food and nutrition tips on grain products
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Home Baking Association - Tips for baking a variety of products
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Meal Matters - Online tools to help families plan nutritious and delicious meals, find recipes and exchange meal planning ideas with other people from the Dairy Council of California
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Personal Health - Information from active individuals on exercise, nutrition, injury prevention, and rehabilitation from The Physician and Sportsmedicine
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Quackwatch - Information about health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies
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Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals (pdf) - Recipes and cooking tips for healthy meals within a limited budget
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Sensible Nutrition Resource List for Consumers - Recommended books and other resources on nutrition from the USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
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BAM! - Answers kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways for them to keep their bodies and minds healthier, stronger and safer
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Clueless in the Mall Scavenger Hunt - Interactive scavenger hunt helps teens learn more about calcium
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Kids Page - Provides safety information of special interest to kids, such as bicycle safety, baseball safety, in-line skate safety, and more
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Dole 5 A Day - Information and educational materials encouraging children and their families to eat 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day
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FDA Kids' Home Page - Food safety, health, and other information for kids ages 9-12 from the Food and Drug Administration
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Healthfinder Kids - Suggestions for sites on exercise and nutrition, games, and tips on surfing the Web for kids
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Girl Power - Health information geared to the needs and interests of girls ages 9-14
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Kidnetic.com - Kid-friendly games and ideas for active fun outside of organized sports as well as family-friendly recipes for kids and parents to do together
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Kids and Nutrition - North Dakota State University
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Kids Health for Kids - Information about feelings and changes, food and fitness, how your body works, and more
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Nutrition Cafe - Fun games to learn more about nutrition
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Smart Mouth.org - Smart-Mouth.org has games with a disintegrating face, a slick character that exposes how the food industry's drive for profit affects what you eat, a calorie meter that helps you see how your favorite foods stack up, and other surprising info about what you eat
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Take Charge of Your Health - Overview for teenagers to self-reflect on various components to good health
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TEAM Nutrition Page for Students - Provides fun, educational activities about nutrition and fitness through links to yourSELF Page for middle school students and The Kids Page for students in grades 3-5
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Healthfinder - resources for reliable health information; Department of Health and Human Services
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Healthy People 2010 - prevention agenda - statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats
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National Institute on Aging
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Dietary Reference Intakes and Recommended Dietary Allowances - Food and Nutrition Information Center
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United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition
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Cardiovascular Information for Patients and the General Public - Booklets on high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and other cardiovascualr topics, as well as information in Spanish, from the National Heart, lung, and Blood Institute.
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Consumer Health Information - A collection of online consumer health publications from the National Institutes of Health
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications - Provides up-to-date information about the safety of a variety of consumer products
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Consumer Protection: Diet, Health, and Fitness - Information from the Federal Trade Commission to help you avoid consumer rip-offs
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Food Safety Publications - A variety of fact sheets and information on food safety topics from the Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals (pdf) - Recipes and cooking tips for healthy meals within a limited budget
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Sensible Nutrition Resource List for Consumers - Recommended books and other resources on nutrition from the USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center