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   MedlinePlus®: Nutrition
  The latest nutrition news, research, statistics along with useful links to numerous related topics, such as Eating Disorders and Vegetarianism, from the National Library of Medicine.
 
   Nutrition.gov
  A portal to nutrition information across the agencies of the Federal Government, this national resource makes obtaining government information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety, easily accessible in one place for many Americans.
 
   NutritionData (ND)
  A databse that provides nutritional information in an accessible and easy to understand format. Data is derived from the USDA, restaurants and food manufacturers. Content includes nutrition tools and fast food calorie facts.
 

   Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) at Baylor College of Medicine
  The CNRC is "one of six federally funded human nutrition research centers in the nation and the first to conduct scientific investigations into the role of maternal, infant and child nutrition in optimal health, development, and growth."
 
   Consumer Information on Dietary Supplements
  From the National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. A comprehensive site for consumers which includes access to the IBIDS and CHID databases of published scientific literature on dietary supplements, fact sheets on selected supplements, information on recommended dietary allowances (RDA) and a multitude of other pertinent websites.
 
   Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
  Search key information resources [Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service(ARS).
 
   Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRC)
  Explores the relationship between nutrition and good health and to determine the nutritional and dietary requirements of the maturing and elderly population [Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS)]
 
   Mayo Clinic.com: Food & Nutrition Center
  A wealth of information from the Mayo Clinic, including dietary guidelines, weight control, organic food, disease prevention, among many other topics.
 
   MedlinePlus®: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
  From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Links to information about specific vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as general research, organizations, laws and statistics.
 
   The Nutrition Source
  A nutrition web site maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Helps you to learn both what to eat and why.
 
   We Can!
  "We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Tips and fun activities focus on three critical behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time." This site is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
 

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