Wellness, Diet, and Exercise
Wellness, Diet, and Exercise Web Sites Eatright.org
Provides consumers with information on the latest nutrition news and facts, healthy eating for children, planning a healthful diet, nutrition reading lists and much more. From the American Dietetic Association.
http://www.eatright.org/
Fitness Jumpsite
An annotated, categorized and searchable directory of hundreds of fitness and health-related Web pages and resources. There's also a library of full-text articles on all the topics.
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/
Fletcher Allen Tobacco Cessation Program
Information on the smoking cessation programs and services offered by Fletcher Allen Health Care.
http://www.fahc.org/Health_Improvement/tobacco_cessation.html
Food and Nutrition Information Center - USDA
Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers. Topics include dietary guidance, diet and disease, food composition, food safety, weight and obesity and much more.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1
Mayo Clinic - Weight Loss Center
Explore the components of successful weight-loss, from diet and exercise to weight-loss programs, weight-loss products, and weight-loss surgery.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/WT99999
MyPyramid
Web site created by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. The MyPyramid Plan can help you make smart choices from every food group, find your balance between food and physical activity, and get the most nutrition out of your calories. Contains information geared towards adults, children, and professionals.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.html
Nutrition.gov
Provides easy online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. Topics include weight management, shopping, cooking and meal planning, dietary guidelines, calorie content of foods, nutrition assistance programs and much more.
http://www.nutrition.gov/
Obesity Education Initiative - NHLBI
The NHLBI guidelines provide you with a new approach for the measurement of overweight and obesity and a set of steps for safe and effective weight loss. The website also offers a BMI calculator, menu planner, and portion control information.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
Shape Up America
A non-profit organization founded by C. Everett Koop focuses on reducing obesity through diet and exercise.
http://www.shapeup.org/
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Web site of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Site includes trends in drug abuse, how to find treatment, drug abuse prevention and other information.
http://www.samhsa.gov/
Nutrition Source - Knowledge for Healthy Eating
Web site maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. The Nutrition Source is designed to get you started down the path toward the healthiest diet possible. Provides clear tips for healthy eating and dispels a few nutrition myths along the way.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/index.html
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - How to Lose and Manage Weight
Offers information on how to lose and manage weight, physical activity, and obesity treatments. Also contains a Body Mass Index calculator, quizzes, frequently asked questions, and statistics.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/obesity.html
Vermont Tobacco Cessation Program
Information on quitting, second hand smoke, adolescent smoking, and Vermont smoking laws.
http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/tobacco/index.aspx
WebMD - Weight Control Health Center
Find information here on weight loss, diets, and treatments such as weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery. Plus, get daily dieting support in our online support groups.
http://www.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/weight_control/default.htm
Weight Control Information Network - NIDDK
The Weight-Control Information Network provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/
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Compiled by the Community Health Resource Center at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Fletcher Allen Health Care does not endorse any of the above links; they are presented here for your information only.
