Nutrition Resources
The links provided are for a variety of websites that provide nutrition, health and wellness information that may be of interest to nutrition and allied health professionals, and to the public.Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive list and inclusion does not represent endorsement by the Virginia Dietetic Association. The information is not intended to replace medical advice and/or treatment. Individuals should contact a Registered Dietitian to answer nutrition-related questions and concerns.
GENERAL INTEREST
American Cancer Society
American Institute of Cancer Research
American Diabetes Association
American Dietetic Association
American Heart Association
ASPEN
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Eating Disorders
Food and Health Communication
Food Safety
Fruits and Veggies - More Matters
Healthy Dining Finder
Intuitive Eating
National Council Against Health Fraud
National Dairy Council
Nutrition You Can Live With (Parkinson’s disease)
Quackwatch
School Nutrition Association
Sustainable Foods/Agriculture
Vegetarian Resource Group
WebMD
World Health Organization
CHILDREN
Childhood Obesity
Ellyn Satter
Kidnetic Energy for Kids
Physical Activity
VIRGINIA SITES
Buy Fresh Buy Local Virginia
Federation of Virginia Food Banks
Restaurant Inspections in Virginia
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamp program)
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Consumer Corner
Dietary Guidelines
Food and Drug Administration
My Pyramid
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
United States Department of Agriculture – National Agriculture Library
United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition
Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
WIC Works Resources
WIN Weight Control Information Network