Diet and Nutrition
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Dietary and nutritional treatments
Psychology Today
Learn about options for diet and nutrition therapy and the various types of dieticians.
Choosing a dietician
Healthology
Need professional help for your diet and nutrition plan? Examine the role of a registered dietitian and get advice on locating a dietician.
Top five nutrients
WebMD
Do you need a supplement to round out your diet and nutrition plan? Experts pick the most important nutrients and the right amounts for healthy living.
Very detailed look at the diet and nutrition standards of the food pyramid. Tables list the necessary amounts of every nutrient.
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Nutrition recommendations
Mayo Clinic
What are you eating? Obtain advice on what nutrients are needed for a healthy diet and nutrition plan.
The facts about labels
US Food and Drug Admin.
Fun guide to understanding nutrition facts labels. Pay attention to serving size, food calorie count, and nutrients to make smart decisions about diet and nutrition.
Food pyramid plan
US Dept. of Agriculture
Obtain nutrition facts for the five major food groups with a food pyramid customized for your diet and nutrition needs.
Heart-healthy recipes
American Heart Association
Get cooking with a variety of recipes designed to provide proper diet and nutrition for your heart.
Healthy eating and diabetes
Am. Diabetes Association
Great guide to proper diet and nutrition for persons with diabetes. Details on carbohydrate, protein, and vegetable portions.
Newest dietary guidelines
USDA, USDHHS
Highlights key points of the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services lastest guidelines. Emphasizes how good diet and nutrition can reduce the risk for common chronic diseases.
Family nutrition ABC'S
Ask Dr Sears
Leading pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears offers unique diet and nutrition tips to help the whole family enjoy healthy eating.
Pyramid, pyramid, which is for me?
Mayo Clinic
There are actually several different food pyramids that can help you focus on good diet and nutrition. Pick one that's right for you.
This interactive tool helps you develop a personalized diet and nutrition plan in accordance with the latest guidelines.
Healthy choices at the grocery store
American Heart Association
Proper diet and nutrition starts with the right ingredients. Use the American Heart Association's shopping list tool before you head to the store.
Should you be eating more fruits and vegetables? A handy tool figures out the right amount for you. Useful info on portion size too!
Check that your diet and nutrition plan is covering all the bases. A convenient table lists key nutrients and the best food sources.
Nutrition just for kids
Baylor College of Medicine
Get started early with healthy diet and nutrition habits. Produces a customized healthy eating plan for your child age 4+.
Healthy eating for women
Help Guide
Great summary of the unique aspects of diet and nutrition for women.
How much is enough?
NINDDK
Mystified by serving sizes? These convenient pictures and clear comparisons help you stay within your diet and nutrition plan.
Food pyramid update
USDA
A short video explains the changes in the newest version of the food pyramid.
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Weight loss diets lack nutrition?
Northwestern University
If you follow the popular weight loss plans, you might miss out on key nutrients. This table compares diet and nutrition of low-fat, low-carb and other plans.
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Healthy choices
Am. Medical Association
Are you really what you eat? Read about how your diet and nutrition choices can affect your overall health.
Nutrition and bone health
Medical News Today
Article discusses a report that highlights the importance of adequate diet and nutrition for strong bones.
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Dietary practices and cancer
Am. Cancer Society
Check out diet and nutrition information for a number of alternatives for cancer prevention. Provides description, uses, and available evidence.
Supplement use
Nat. Institutes of Health
Overview of dietary supplements focuses on safety and recognition with helpful tools, including a diet and nutrition assessment and a medication and supplement diary.


