Government Resources |
APHIS' Role in Biotechnology - Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service regulates certain GE organisms that may pose a risk to plant or animal health. In addition, APHIS
participates in programs that use biotechnology to identify and control plant and animal
pests. |
DASH Diet (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) - Research has found that diet affects the development of high blood pressure, or
hypertension (medical term). Recently, two studies showed that following a particular eating plan - called the
DASH Diet - and reducing the amount of sodium consumed lowers blood pressure. |
Healthfinder.gov - This site has hand-picked health information from A to Z including: prevention &
wellness, diseases & conditions, alternative medicine - plus medical dictionaries, encyclopedia, journals, and
more |
National Cancer Institute - The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which
conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to
the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care
of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. |
Steps to a Healthier You - One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid
Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. |
Todos los Temas - Healthfinder.gov en español - |
Private Resources |
American Dietetic
Association - ADA's mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being
for all people by advocating for its members. |
Cyber Diet -
Cyberdiet features a vast array of nutritional information, interactive tools, discussion groups and more to help
users reach their goals. |
Dietsite.com -
This site is designed to educate individuals about general health and nutrition topics. |
Got Milk? - This is
a fun site to learn about the importance of milk; plus you can see celebrities in milk
mustaches |
Mayo Clinic - Healthy Recipes Center - Everything from quick
breakfasts to elegant dinners, soups, sauces and baked goods. Mayo Clinic registered dietitians take your
recipes and make them healthier by reducing the calories, fat and salt but not the taste. |
Nutrition
Explorations - The fun and easy way to teach and learn nutrition. This
site has great sections individualized for kids, educators, parent, and school food service. |
Shape Up America! - The purpose of Shape Up America! is to educate the public on the importance of
the achievement and maintenance of a healthy body weight through the adoption of increased physical
activity and healthy eating. |