Reliable Internet Links for Promoting Good Nutrition
Nutrition.gov; A USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information for making healthful eating choices. https://www.nutrition.gov/
Mayo Clinic; Contains reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/basics/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477?reDate=31102016
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; website for and by credentialed dietitians providing reliable information for professionals and consumers. eatright.org
American Heart Association; A reliable source for heart-related information, including diet. heart.org
American Diabetes Association; A website focused on those with diabetes providing nutrition information as well as recipes. diabetes.org/
National Institutes of Health. Aim for a Healthy Weight. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/eat/fd_exch.htm
American Cancer Society cancer.org
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Updated every five years, The Dietary Guidelines help all Americans choose healthy eating patterns. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf
Wedmd; This site promotes itself as “The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.” https://www.webmd.com/