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    Primary Prevention Focus Areas: Nutrition
    The Indian Health Service is working both to improve the health of patients with nutrition related diseases, and to prevent these illnesses in future generations through interventions in schools, comm... Details >
    Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods
    This publication is a collection of Native American recipes from tribes across North America. Traditional recipes include bison recipes, blue corn recipes, and traditional breads.... Details >
    Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Alaska Traditional Diet Project
    In collaboration with key partner organizations in Alaska, the ATSDR Alaska Traditional Diet Project assists consumers of Alaskan traditional foods to make informed dietary decisions to prevent advers... Details >
    Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Information Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Alaska Traditional Knowledge and Native Foods Database  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This database provides the nutrition value of native foods.... Details >
    Alaska Native Science Commission
    An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for American Indian and Alaska Native Families
    This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently as... Details >
    National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Dietary intakes of nutrients thought to modify cardiovascular risk from three groups of American Indians
    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among American Indians.... Details >
    National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
    Fast Food & Soft Drinks: How to Make Healthier Choices   External Links Disclaimer Logo
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    Food at fast food resturants are high in calories, fat and salt.... Details >
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    Food and Nutrition Information Center: Food and Nutrition Topics A - Z
    This page links to information on a variety of food and nutrition topics arranged alphabetically.... Details >
    Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Food and Nutrition Research Information: Alaska Native Science Commission  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page links to food and nutrition research projects specific to Alaska Native and American Indian populations.... Details >
    Alaska Native Science Commission
    Food Sovereignty Assessment Tool for First Nations   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Traditional food systems such as hunting, fishing and gathering have declined and there has been an increased reliance on purchased foods and Federal food program commodities... Details >
    National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
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