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Nutrition Services Resources
These resources are intended to assist in patient education only, and are not an endorsement of any organization or website listed. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
Websites
American
Diabetes Association 
Recipe of the day, nutrition and food advice, wellness information and more from
the American Diabetes Association.
American
Dietetic Association
Nutrition information, resources, and access to Registered Dietitians provided
by ADA and the National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics.
American
Heart Association: Diet & Nutrition
The American Heart Association's tips, articles, recipes and resources for keeping
a healthy diet to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
Authoritative advice for people two years and older about how
good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for
major chronic diseases, published by the Department of Health
and Human Services.
Food
Allergy Network
Nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing about a clearer understanding of
the issues surrounding food allergies and providing helpful resources.
Great
American Eat Right Challenge
The American Cancer Society's website that provides recipes, articles and motivation
for eating right to reduce health risks for cancer.
International
Food and Nutrition Council (IFIC)
Science-based information on health, nutrition and food
safety for the public good.
Food
and Drug Administration
Home Page for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food
Safety Information
The gateway to government information about food safety.
Gluten
Intolerance Group of America
GIG provides information, education and support and resources to those with celiac
disease (CD) / dermatitis hepetiformis (DH), their families and health care
professionals.
Kidnetic.com
The cool site for kids and their parents to learn more about
health, fitness and nutrition through fun games, recipes
and articles.
MyPyramid and MyPyramid
for Kids
Featuring information on the new food pyramid as well as online tools and dietary
guidelines.
National
Dairy Council (NDC)
NDC provides timely, scientifically sound nutrition information to the media,
physicians, dietitians, nurses, educators, consumers and others concerned about
fostering a healthier society. Also see their child-focused site at www.nutritionexplorations.org
Nutrition
For Kids
Innovative, fun nutrition resources aimed at educators, parents and those who
care about children's health, developed by 24 Carrot Press.
Newsletters
Consumer
Reports On Health
Consumer Reports on Health features the latest evaluation and recommendations
on health and wellness products, drugs, and nutritional and dietary
supplements.
Healthy Touch e-Newsletter by Dean Health
System
Ee-newsletter with nutrition tips and healthy
recipes provided by Dean registered dietitians. Emailed six times
a year.
Tufts
University Health and Nutrition Letter
Provides the consumer with honest, reliable, scientifically authoritative
health and nutrition advice that not only can be trusted but
can have a direct and often immediate effort on their health.
University
of California at Berkley Wellness Letter
The Wellness Letter translates leading-edge research into practical
advice for daily living—at home, at work, while exercising,
and in the market or health-food store.
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