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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Toolkit
Click on Food and Nutrition Information to access a variety of publications on healthy eating and physical activity. Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) An education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply. This page focuses on health, nutrition, and diet. The Child Care Nutrition Resource System Provides child care providers with resources and information on preparing nutritious meals and snacks. The site was developed for child care providers who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) The Children's Nutrition Research Center, operated by Baylor College of Medicine, conducts scientific investigations into the role of maternal, infant, and child nutrition in optimal health, development, and growth. Food and Nutrition Information Center This site contains food and nutrition topics from A to Z. Includes topics such as fitness, weight control, and obesity. An interactive toolbox contains links to websites that allow individuals to assess diet, personal health risks, and knowledge. Nutrition Linking and searching capability for all government nutrition sites. Provides an extensive interactive scientific reference section. Portion Distortion Take this short quiz to see if you know how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago. USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Find all the federal nutrition guidelines here. Includes Dietary Guidelines, the Food Guide Pyramid, the Food Guide Pyramid for Children 2-6 Years Old, the Healthy Eating Index (evaluates individual diets), Interactive Physical Activity tool, nutrient content of the food supply, downloadable brochures, research briefs, recipes, and web-based training. |
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