Adults

family making dinnerWebsites on Nutrition

American Dietetic Association - contains information on nutrition and health.

http://www.eatright.org/Public/  

Dole - Provides adults with a fruit and vegetable encyclopedia and resources. Provides children with games, songs, tips, coloring pages, and adventure stories about fruits and vegetables.

http://www.dole5aday.com/

Mayo Clinic Nutrition Center - Provides information on healthy eating, disease management and weight management. Also has online recipes.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/HealthyLivingIndex/HealthyLivingIndex

National Dairy Council - Provides information on topics related to dairy products, nutrition, diet and health.

http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Information Center - Links to current, reliable nutrition information including dietary supplements, Food Guide Pyramid, and food safety.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/

Mayo Clinic: Healthy Diet: Do you know what to eat? Provides basic information and current nutrient recommendations that can help you make healthy food choices. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200

 

Websites on Physical Activity 

American Council on Exercise - Provides online tips to increase physical activity and healthy recipes.

http://www.acefitness.org/default.aspx

Core exercises with a fitness ball (Mayo Clinic)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00046

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Examples of moderate physical activity.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/phy_act.htm

Ten Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety - Quick recommendations to make your bicycling experience a safe one. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/343.html

Websites on Weight

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Obesity Site - Provides information on health and lifestyle.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html

Weight-Control Information Network - Provides information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition.

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html