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General Resources |
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| Finding Your Way to a Healthier You US Department of Health and Human Services; US Department of Agriculture. Based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this teaches you how to make smart food choices, and balance food and physical activity to increase chances for a healthy life. Also in PDF|220 KB. |
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| USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The MyPyramid food guidance system replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid. It can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. |
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| A Healthy Diet from womenshealth.gov DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Having a healthy diet is sometimes easier said than done. This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions on the basics of good nutrition and healthy eating. Also in PDF|220 KB. |
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| SmallStep.gov Department of Health and Human Services. Stories, newsletter, tips and recipes geared to helping people learn how small changes in their lifestyle and eating habits can produce big results. Includes websites for adults and for kids. Also in Spanish. |
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| Eat Smart. Play Hard. Healthy Lifestyle USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Provides information on making quick, easy, healthy meals and gives tips for adding physical activity to your lifestyle. Site is specifically designed for parents and caregivers, but provides helpful information for all adults. |
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| Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network. Provides background information for the Sisters Together initiative, designed to encourage African American women to be physically active and eat healthier foods. Also provides links to other Sisters Together publications. |
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| Staying Active and Eating Healthy DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Tips for women on healthy eating and physical activity from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. |
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| Weight-control Information Network DHHS. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network. Provides a gateway to information and resources on overweight, obesity, weight control and nutrition. Some publications available in Spanish. |
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| Interactive Tools USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Links to web sites that allow consumers to enter information and receive individual feedback to help with diet evaluation and planning, checking personal health risks and testing knowledge. |
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| Folic Acid DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides information on folic acid (folate) and explains the importance of adequate intake, especially for pregnant women or women of child bearing age. Offers additional resources and publications. Also in Spanish. |
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| Anemia - Frequently Asked Questions DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Anemia can be of special concern to women. Find out more about the signs and symptoms of anemia, and what you can do to prevent or treat it. Also in PDF|68 KB. |
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| Do CAM Therapies Help Menopausal Symptoms? DHHS. NIH. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Fact sheet based on findings from a 2005 National Institutes of Health (NIH) State-of-the-Science (SoS) conference on the management of menopause-related symptoms. It answers some frequently asked questions and lists resources for more information. Also in PDF|347 KB. |
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| For Your Heart! DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Based on answers to questions, this site provides women with information on nutrition, exercise, cholesterol, blood pressure and other factors related to heart health. |
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| The DASH Eating Plan DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Links to a brochure that discusses the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan which can lead to better control of high blood pressure. |
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| The Heart Truth DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. A national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. Also in Spanish. |
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| Anorexia Nervosa DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Provides answers to frequently asked questions about anorexia. Also links to information on bulimia and binge eating disorder, and to other organizations for more resources on eating disorders. Also in PDF|200 KB. |
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| Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities Toolkit DHHS. Health Resources and Services Administration. A toolkit from the Bright Futures for Women�s Health and Wellness (BFWHW) Initiative for women who want to improve the health of their communities. Resources to help women take action to help people be more physically active and eat healthier. Also in PDF|3.8 MB. |
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Pregnancy |
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| MyPyramid for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. A MyPyramid web site designed specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers provides interactive guidance. |
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| What to Eat While Pregnant DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Answers frequently asked questions related to eating during pregnancy. |
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| Having a Healthy Pregnancy: ABC's...Pregnancy Tips (A-Z) DHHS. CDC. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Not all birth defects can be prevented, but a woman can take some actions, including diet changes, that increase her chance of having a healthy baby. |
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| Fit for Two: Tips for Pregnancy DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network. Eating well can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy newborn. Find ideas and tips to improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy. Also in PDF|9 MB. |
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| MedlinePlus: Pregnancy DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine. Provides links to information, news, and resources related to pregnancy, including nutrition and diet-related information. Also in Spanish. |
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| Pregnancy and Body Image DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. For some women, body image is a huge concern, especially during pregnancy. Here are some ideas to help you love and accept your pregnant body. |
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| Food Safety for Moms-To-Be FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Food safety information and guidance for before, during and after pregnancy. |
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| What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; Environmental Protection Agency. For pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits of eating fish and shellfish, and gives recommendations for avoiding excessive exposure to mercury in fish and shellfish. Also in PDF|233 KB and in Spanish (PDF|235 KB). |
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| Folic Acid DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides information on folic acid (folate) and explains the importance of adequate intake, especially for pregnant women or women of child bearing age. Offers additional resources and publications. Also in Spanish. |
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| Diabetes and Pregnancy DHHS. CDC. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Provides answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy. |
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| Managing Gestational Diabetes: A Patient's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Provides general guidelines for keeping healthy and promoting the best outcomes for the baby. Describes gestational diabetes, its causes and its features, and includes a general treatment plan to help control the condition. |
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| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders DHHS. CDC. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause the baby to be born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a lifelong condition that causes physical and mental disabilities. Find out more from CDC. |
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| Maternal and Child Health Bureau DHHS. HRSA. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Promotes optimal health and quality health care for mothers and children in the United States. |
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| Pregnant? Don't Drink Alcohol DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How much do you or your friends know about drinking alcohol during pregnancy? Find out why you should not drink alcohol during pregnancy. |
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Breastfeeding |
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| MyPyramid for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. A MyPyramid web site designed specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers provides interactive guidance. |
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| Breastfeeding - Best for Baby. Best for Mom. DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Provides practical, helpful breastfeeding information to help mothers learn about the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding, and gives the phone number for the Center's Breastfeeding Helpline. Also in PDF|780 KB and in Spanish. |
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| An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Provides information and encouragement to women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also answers frequently asked questions about breastfeeding. Also in Spanish (PDF|640 KB) and Chinese (PDF|1.4 MB). |
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| Breastfeeding Promotion and Support in WIC USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Gateway to information on the benefits of breastfeeding as well as links to information on federal requirements for breastfeeding, the Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding program, and the Breastfeeding Promotion Consortium. Also in Spanish. |
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| What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; Environmental Protection Agency. For pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits of eating fish and shellfish, and gives recommendations for avoiding excessive exposure to mercury in fish and shellfish. Also in PDF|233 KB and in Spanish (PDF|235 KB). |
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Last Modified: Aug 4, 2008 |
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