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Find links to organizations and foundations including those dealing with nutrition and health, disease conditions, food service, and food science and technology.
Food Science and Technology
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology.
National association for food industry professionals.
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Institute of Food Science and Technology
Institute of Food Science and Technology.
This Europe-based independent professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists assists with career development and education.
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Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Food Technologists.
Non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the science of food and technology.
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International Food Information Council
International Food Information Council.
Translates science-based information for consumers and educators on the topics of food safety, nutrition and health.
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National Center for Food Safety and Technology
National Center for Food Safety and Technology.
A research consortium of scientists from academia, the Food and Drug Administration, and food-related industries.
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Industry/Food Service Associations
American Public Health Association
American Public Health Association.
Promotes the advancement of the practice of public health through the advocacy of disease prevention and promotion of overall community health.
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American School Food Service Organization
American School Food Service Organizations.
A non-profit organization that provides resources and information to help advance the availability and quality of school meals.
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National Food Service Management Institute
National Food Service Management Institute.
Organization dedicated to providing resources to improve Child Nutrition Programs.
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National Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association.
Dedicated to representing, educating, and promoting the food service and restaurant industry.
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Nutrition/Health Professional Associations
American Council on Science and Health
American Council on Science and Health.
Organization dedicated to educating consumers on issues such as food, nutrition, environment, and health.
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American Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association.
Provides links to the 2005-2006 American Dietetic Association Practice Groups.
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American Society for Clinical Nutrition
American Society for Clinical Nutrition.
Organization dedicated to the promotion of healthy lifestyles through its peer-reviewed nutrition research journal.
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American College of Nutrition
American College of Nutrition.
Promotes and enhances the knowledge of nutrition and its application to health and disease prevention.
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Society for Nutrition Education
Society for Nutrition Education.
Supports nutrition professionals working in the area of nutrition education.
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American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
Promotes the application of clinical and research studies to improve patient care through nutrition management.
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International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
An organization that brings researchers together from various disciplines to address the behavioral issues in nutrition and physical activity.
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Specific Disease States or Conditions
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society.
Nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to the eradication of cancer.
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American Diabetes Association logoAmerican Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association.
Non-profit health organization providing research, education, and advocacy in the area of diabetes.
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American Heart Association logoAmerican Heart Association
American Heart Association.
National voluntary health agency with mission to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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American Institute for Cancer Research
American Institute for Cancer Research.
Charity organization encourages research on the link between diet and cancer.
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Prevent Cancer Foundation
Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Non-profit health organization dedicated to the prevention of cancer through research, education, and community outreach.
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Center for Science in the Public Interest
Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Organization that seeks be an advocate for reliable information in the areas of nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science.
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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Non-profit organization dedicated eliminating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through education and research.
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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
Organization dedicated to improving public awareness for food allergies through education and research.
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National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of Osteoporosis through research and education.
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North American Association for the Study of Obesity
North American Association for the Study of Obesity.
Scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity.
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Other Associations and Foundations
Food and Nutrition Board
NAS. Food and Nutrition Board.
Organization dedicated to the study of issues pertaining to the safety and adequacy of the nation's food supply.
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International Life Sciences Institute
International Life Sciences Institute.
Organization that addresses public health issues related to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and the environment.
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National Council Against Health Fraud
National Council Against Health Fraud.
Non-profit health organization focused upon health misinformation, fraud, and quackery as public health problems.
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