Nosh Your Way to Good Nutrition – March is National Nutrition Month
Web Sites
American Dietetic Association
Use the Tip of the Day for ideas on eating well, and the Nutrition Fact Sheets for more than you wanted to to know about fats, whole grains, fructose etc.
Family Education for Nutrition
Information for parents from how to survive a visit to a restaurant with rowdy children to feeding a suddenly vegetarian teenager.
Fast Food Facts
Find nutrition facts for your favorite fast foods by restaurant, by category of food (fish sandwiches, for example), or by specific item on a restaurant’s menu.
Food and Nutrition from Prevention Magazine
Find information about nutrition, vitamins and supplements, and healthy recipes.
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s My Pyramid
Explore the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly-updated food groups, and create a personal pyramid based on your age and other factors, such as your physical activity level.
The Vegetarian Resource Group
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non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics and world hunger.
Eat Better America
Answer a few questions about who you and what your needs are and Eat Better America will tell you what food can do for you.
Nutrition.gov
Provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.
NutritionData
Provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you make selections that best meet your dietary needs.
Interactive Menu Planner from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Allows you to track your food intake by calculating calories, fat and carbohydrates. May be used in advance or at the end of the day.
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Updated: October 27, 2008
