- AAP Children’s Health Topics: Nutrition
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides resources for several stages of development. Of particular interest for adolescent nutrition are the links pertaining to bone health and obesity.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/nutrition.cfm
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Children.
The American Heart Association offers information on nutrition for children of various ages. Be sure to scroll down to the many useful links at the end of the page.
http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4575
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Supported by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, this site promotes awareness and furthers research of food allergies. Click on the “Teen Web Site” link.
http://www.foodallergy.org
(Added: Tue Oct 17 2006)
- Food and Fitness
The Nemours Foundation offers fact sheets and Q & A for teens on fitness, nutrition, and good health.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/
(Added: Tue Oct 17 2006)
- FoodSafety.gov.
With links from both private and public sectors, this site provides great information and teaching tools that are of use to pre-adults and their instructors.
http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/fsgkids.html
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- Growth chart website.
The National Center for Health Statistics provides background information, instructions for use, and downloads of clinical growth charts for various ages.
http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service - School Meals
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service supplies extensive information on children’s nutrition, related to the school lunch and breakfast programs.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
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