USDA Food & Nutrition Information Center

Questions About Nutrition and Health?

Here are some link to help UHELP yourself and others:

1.) What websites are helpful for analyzing food journals and providing meal plans?

Helpful for finding out the nutrition content in specific foods http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/searh

Helpful for determining caloric levels and meal plans http://www.pyramid.gov

Helpful for menu plans http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/QuickandEasy/makeitquickandeasy.htm 

 Good BMI chart and medical weight management info http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm

Helpful for daily tips and resources http://www.eatright.org

State Dietetic Association website for requests www.dedietassn.org

2.) Where can I find information on eating disorders?

Fact Sheets & Professional Support http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ 

Additional Links:

http://www.something-fishy.org/   

http://www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm 

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/eating_disorders.html 

3.) Where can I purchase the video "Fit for Life"?

http://www.christianacare.org/body.cfm?id=414

http://www.christianacare.org/body.cfm?id=1748

4.) Where can I find information on vegetarian diets?

http://www.eatright.org

http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/vegetarian_diets.html

5) How can I reach the college nutrition clubs for requests for speakers and presentations?