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Consumer Information on Nutrition
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| 7925 | United States Department of Agriculture/Economic Research Service |
American Time Use Survey - Eating and Health Module URL: http://ers.usda.gov/Data/ATUS/ Format:   The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' American Time Use Survey (ATUS) collects information on how Americans spend their time—on paid work, household activities, child care, recreation, and numerous other activities. The Eating and Health Module contains questions on whether respondents ate or drank while engaged in other activities, such as driving or watching TV; general health, height, and weight; participation in the Food Stamp Program; children's consumption of meals obtained at day care, school, or summer programs; grocery shopping and meal preparation; and household income. Data derived from the EH Module will enable study of relationships between time use patterns and eating patterns, nutrition, obesity, use of food stamps, and participation in children's school meal programs.  view details
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20090211Feb 11, 2009 |
| 7673 | Hamrick, K. |
Eating and Health Module User’s Guide URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/AP028/ Format: This User’s Guide provides detailed guidance to researchers on how to use the EH Module to measure time use and eating patterns. view details
Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20080521May 21, 2008 |
| 5186 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ConsumerInformation/ucm078889.htm Format: Fact sheet for consumers that provides an overview of the Nutrition Facts label and how to use it. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration hide details |
20041100Nov 2004 |
| 4760 | Weight-control Information Network, U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
Obesity, Weight Control, and Nutrition Organization Resource List for Consumers URL: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/winorgs.htm Format: Listing of federal clearinghouses, other federal agencies, and non-government agencies that provide resources to consumers related to weight management and nutrition. view details
Source: Weight-control Information Network, U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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20040400Apr 2004 |
| 4470 | Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
The Power of Choice: Helping Youth Make Healthy Eating and Fitness Decisions: A Leader's Guide URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/RESOURCES/power_of_choice.html Format:  Educational resources to support leaders of after-school programs in working with adolescents to make healthy eating and fitness decisions. view details
Source: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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20030100Jan 2003 |
| 631 | American Dietetic Association |
American Dietetic Association URL: http://www.eatright.org/ Format: This site provides a variety of links and resources related to nutrition and health, and food safety information can also be found. Of particular note is the section on policy and advocacy, which includes ADA's actions regarding government policy related to food safety and biotechnology. view details
Source: American Dietetic Association
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| 5044 | British Nutrition Foundation |
British Nutrition Foundation URL: http://www.nutrition.org.uk Format: Charitable organization that promotes nutritional wellbeing. The website includes consumer information, educational materials, news and media information, events, publications, information on their projects, and more. view details
Source: British Nutrition Foundation
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| 4669 | European Food Information Council |
Coolfood URL: http://www.coolfoodplanet.org Format: This website provides nutrition and food safety information and learning activities for kids and adolescents. view details
Source: European Food Information Council
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| 3478 | Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Eat Smart. Play Hard.TM URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/default.htm Format: This website provides information about and materials from the Eat Smart. Play Hard. campaign to improve the health of America's children through healthy eating and exercise. view details
Source: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 5097 | United Kingdom Food Standards Agency |
Eatwell URL: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/ Format: Website for consumers on such topics as food safety, food labels, nutrition, obesity and healthy weight, other health issues, and more. view details
Source: United Kingdom Food Standards Agency
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| 304 | Office of FirstGov, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) |
[ARCHIVE] FirstGov for Consumers: Food URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20080430091455/http://www.consumer.gov/food.htm Format: Resources on labeling, nutrition, product recalls, safety, and commodities. view details
Source: Office of FirstGov, U.S. General Services Administration
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| 5207 | National Food Processors Association |
The Food Label & You: Following Food Labels for Healthy Weight Management URL: http://www.fpa-food.org/content/consumers/food_label_you.asp Format: Fact sheets on understanding food labels and using them to establish a balanced diet. view details
Source: Food Products Association
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| 1274 | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
[ARCHIVE] Food Labeling and Nutrition URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20080221170213/http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html Format: This FDA site addresses the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. It includes information on how to use food labels, consumer nutrition and health information, industry information, guidance, and regulations, health and nutrient content claims, and more. view details
Source: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
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| 4230 | University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County |
FOOD: Safety, Nutrition, Preparation: "Helping Every Time You Eat" URL: http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ Format: This website, aimed at consumers and educators, provides information and resources on food safety, nutrition, and weight management. view details
Source: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
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| 3758 | National Cholesterol Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
How You Can Lower Your Cholesterol Levels URL: http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/how.htm Format: This website provides information on how to lower cholesterol levels or maintain healthy levels. The Cyber Kitchen section, available at http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/Tipsheets/cyberkit.htm, includes online tools for assessing nutrition based on portion sizes consumed or on daily diets. Recommendations are given based on the results on how to improve food choices. The Virtual Grocery Store section, available at http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/Tipsheets/store.htm, includes information on reading and using food labels. The website also includes fact sheets and links to other resources related to lowering cholesterol levels. view details
Source: National Cholesterol Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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| 4250 | International Food Information Council Foundation |
Kidnetic.com URL: http://www.kidnetic.com/ Format: Website for kids and parents on eating healthy and being active. Includes games, recipes, messaging boards, information papers, FAQs, and more. view details
Source: International Food Information Council Foundation
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| 2921 | Squires, S. |
Lean Plate Club URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/health/columns/leanplateclub/ Format: This column in the Washington Post provides tips related to healthy eating. Also included are videos, an e-mail group, and other resources for healthy eating and weight management. view details
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| 3759 | National Cholesterol Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
Live Healthier Live Longer URL: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/index.htm Format: Website for consumers on coronary heart disease, cholesterol, and how to lower cholesterol. view details
Source: National Cholesterol Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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| 5807 | Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
MyPyramid.gov URL: http://www.mypyramid.gov/ Format: Information about the MyPyramid Plan for healthy eating based on age, sex, and activity level. MyPyramid replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid and is based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. view details
Source: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 3060 | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans URL: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/Default.htm Format: This page provides access to these guidelines on good dietary habits, ordering information (online access is free), and background information about the Guidelines. view details
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 5125 | Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University |
The Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating URL: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/index.html Format: Website that provides science-based information for consumers on nutrition. Topics covered include interpreting news about diet, food pyramids, the nutrition of certain types of food groups or nutrients, vitamins, healthy weight, exercise, diabetes, news, and more. view details
Source: Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University
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| 5476 | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
Nutrition.gov: Smart Nutrition Starts Here URL: http://www.nutrition.gov/ Format: Portal to resources on nutrition, food composition, weight control, food safety, dietary supplements, food allergy, and other subjects for consumers, healthcare workers, and researchers. view details
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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| 3725 | Partnership for Healthy Weight Management |
Partnership for Healthy Weight Management URL: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&ved=0CAoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftc.gov%2Fbcp%2Fedu%2Fpubs%2Fconsumer%2Fhealth%2Fhea05.pdf&rct=j&q=Partnership%20for%20Healthy%20Weight%20Management&ei=3eVVS4vVBtTd8Qb9gamkBA&usg=AFQjCNFPdSqhWKCKquL9oP8KIrfvSCsmsA Format: Collaborative organization of representatives from science, academia, the health care profession, government, commercial, and other organizations that works to promote guidance on strategies for healthy weight management. The website includes information for consumers, Voluntary Guidelines for Providers of Weight Loss Products or Services, and more. view details
Source: Partnership for Healthy Weight Management hide details |
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| 5051 | United Kingdom Food Standards Agency |
Salt - Watch It URL: http://www.salt.gov.uk Format: Website for consumers regarding salt and health and cutting down on salt that is part of the Food Standards Agency's campaign to reduce salt intake of consumers. view details
Source: United Kingdom Food Standards Agency
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| 8026 | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Spot the Block: Get Your Food Facts First URL: http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm048815.htm Format: Spot the Block is an educational campaign launched by FDA and the Time Warner Cartoon Network to encourage youth ages 9 to 13 to look for and use the Nutrition Facts to make healthy food choices. In this way, the two organizations hope to prevent overweight and obesity in the early years, which can ultimately help young people stay healthy and prevent health problems in adulthood. view details
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| 6611 | Xyris Software |
Xyris Software URL: http://www.xyris.com.au/ Format: Australian company that produces the Foodworks software tools for nutrition labeling, nutrition assessment, and nutrition education. The website includes information on their products and services. view details
Source: Xyris Software
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| 4399 | Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University |
Your Disease Risk URL: http://www.diseaseriskindex.harvard.edu/update/ Format: This website allows consumers to estimate their risk compared to a typical person of the same age and sex for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and stroke by taking a quiz on diet and lifestyle risk factors for these diseases. Tips are given for improving diet or lifestyle in order to reduce the risk for getting one of these diseases. There are also explanations about prevention, risk, and estimating risk. view details
Source: Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University
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