Links to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Web site
The ODS encourages linking to its public Web resources. If you wish to link to the ODS Web site, please direct your link to http://ods.od.nih.gov. If you intend to provide a description with your link, the ODS would prefer the wording:
The Office of Dietary Supplements, a part of the National Institutes of Health, works to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public about the efficacy and safety of dietary supplements in order to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population.
The abbreviated description "http://ods.od.nih.gov: The Web site of the Office of Dietary Supplements" is also acceptable.
You may also link to individual pages within this site, provided that attribution is made to the ODS and any descriptive notes accurately reflect the content of the page being linked to.
How to Request a Link from the ODS Web site
ODS uses the following criteria for evaluating non-ODS Web sites:
- Is a government-sponsored or -supported Web site;
- Relates to the mission of the ODS;
- Complements and enhances the information on the ODS Web site;
- Provides credible, accurate, current, science-based information;
- Is subject to adequate procedures for the review and updating of material;
- Primarily focuses on information or educational content, rather than the promotion of a product or service;
- Adheres to adequate policies regarding external links and privacy of user data.
These criteria may change to reflect new Web policies at the ODS.
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