This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the nutrition objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

Nutrition

LEAD AGENCIES:

Food and Drug Administration
Office of Food Labeling
Division of Technical Evaluation
(HFS-165), 200 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20204
(202)205-5483

National Institutes of Health
Division of Nutrition Research Coordination
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Natcher Building, Room 5AN-32
45 Center Drive, MSC 6600
Bethesda, MD 20892-6600
(301)594-8822

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Reduce coronary heart disease deaths
• Reverse the rise in cancer deaths
• Reduce overweight prevalence
• Reduce growth retardation
• Reduce dietary fat intake
• Increase complex carbohydrate and fiber-containing foods
• Increase sound weight loss practices
• Increase calcium intake
• Decrease salt and sodium intake
• Reduce iron deficiency
• Increase breastfeeding
• Decrease baby bottle tooth decay
• Increase use of food labels
• Achieve useful nutrition labeling
• Increase availability of low-fat foods
• Increase low-fat, low-calorie food choices
• Increase school and child care menus consistent with the Dietary Guidelines
• Increase home-delivered meals
• Increase nutrition education in schools
• Increase nutrition education and weight management programs at worksites
• Increase nutrition assessment, counseling, and referrals
• Reduce stroke deaths
• Reduce colorectal cancer deaths
• Reduce diabetes incidence/prevalence
• Reduce prevalence of high blood cholesterol
• Increase blood pressure screening
• Reduce adult mean serum cholesterol

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Information Center
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Boulevard, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301)504-5719; (301)504-6409 FAX
Provides print and audiovisual materials for consumers and bibliographies and resource guides for professionals on topics in human nutrition. Call for electronic product information.

Food and Consumer Service
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703)305-2276; (703)305-1117 FAX
Administers the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Provides food, nutrition education, and health care referrals. Publications list available. Some titles available in Spanish and other languages. Orders should be placed through regional FCS/USDA offices.

Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
14th and Independence Avenue, SW
Room 2925 South
Washington, DC 20205
(202)720-3333; (202)690-2859 FAX
(800)535-4555 Meat/Poultry Hotline
Administers the meat and poultry inspection program to ensure a safe, wholesome, and truthfully labeled product. Produces pam-phlets and other educational materials on food safety, food poisoning, labeling, food additives, and the inspection program. Publications list available.

Agricultural Research Service
Survey Systems/Food Consumption Laboratory, USDA Center
4700 River Road, Mail Unit 83
Bethesda, MD 20837
(301)734-8450; (301)734-5496
Conducts applied research in food consumption, nutrition knowledge and attitudes, and food composition. Conducts the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals, and the Diet-Health Knowledge Survey.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
200 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20204
(202)205-5004; (202)401-3532 FAX
(800)FDA-4010 FDA Seafood Hotline
Regulates all food and cosmetic products other than meat and poultry. Responsible for food safety, nutrition, food labeling, and economic fraud. Provides educational information.

Office of Consumer Affairs
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3170
Answers inquiries on food and cosmetics. Publications available on Federal regulations, drug development process, drug labeling, and pharmaceuticals.

Health Resources and Services Administration
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102-3810
(703)821-8955, ext. 254 or 265
(703)821-2098 FAX
Provides information on maternal and child health topics including nutrition. Distributes Federal programs directories, topical resource guides, and provides referrals.

Indian Health Service
Communications Office
Parklawn Building, Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3593; (301)443-0507 FAX
Provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The system features many special programs, including nutrition. Gathers and publishes information about the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Building 31, Room 10A16
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-3100
(800)4-CANCER; (301)402-2594 FAX
Provides a nationwide telephone service for the public and health care professionals, and disseminates publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are available.

NIDDK Weight Control Information Network (WIN)
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)951-1120; (301)951-1107 FAX
Provides support for the National Task Force on Prevention and Treatment of Obesity, develops fact sheets, disseminates information for consumers, and performs communication research through the Boston Obesity and Nutrition Research Center. For health messages, call (800)WIN-8098.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Education Programs Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301)251-1222; (301)251-1223 FAX
Provides information on NHLBI education programs on high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, asthma, and heart attack. Offers information on cardiovascular disease prevention and heart-health promotion to consumers and professionals. Call for electronic product information.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
(800)444-6472; (301)589-0884 FAX
Responds to inquiries about major health problems among minority populations. Assists in locating materials, programs, and technical assistance through an automated database.

National Sources

American Association of Retired Persons
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
(202)434-2277; (202)434-2588 FAX
Offers national programs and materials for older people and sponsors community programs. Provides consumer education pamphlets on nutrition and the elderly.

American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(800)ACS-2345
Distributes materials for consumers and pro-fessionals on the link between diet and cancer.

American Diabetes Association
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800)232-3472; (703)549-1500
Provides information and services for consumers and professionals. Publications catalog available.

The American Dietetic Association
216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
(312)899-0040; (312)899-1758 FAX
Provides consumers and nutrition professionals with objective, credible food and nutrition information.

American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231-4599
(214)373-6300; (800)AHA-USA1
(214)706-1341 FAX
Sponsors research, community programs, and professional education on cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Catalog of materials available.

American School Food Service Association
1600 Duke Street, 7th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)739-3900; (703)739-3915 FAX
(303)762-1144 FAX (Publications)
Promotes improvement in school food and nutrition programs. Distributes information on school food service and nutrition programs and child nutrition legislation.
Call for electronic product information.

American School Health Association
7263 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(216)678-1603; (216)678-4526 FAX
Promotes comprehensive school health pro-grams. Provides referral services and distributes materials. Publications list available.

Center for Science in the Public Interest
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
(202)332-9110; (202)265-4954 FAX
Provides information about food, nutrition, the food industry, food safety, alcohol, and regulations. Publications list available.

National Academy of Sciences
Food and Nutrition Board
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202)334-1732; (202)334-2316 FAX
Advises public agencies on nutrition research, including food safety, food protection, meat and poultry inspections, and surveys of food additives. Publications list available.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
U.S. Public Health Service, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2132,
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8583.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:
Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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