These links are provided as a general information source for the use of visitors to this website. The information provided via these sites has not been formally evaluated and inclusion of these links DOES NOT constitute an endorsement of any organization. The links provided are maintained by their respective organizations and they are solely responsible for their content. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Links to Specific Sites

• About.com -- Nutrition
  Visit this comprehensive site to find nutritional advice from vitamins and minerals to fad diets and diet analysis.

• American Dietetic Association (ADA)
  The ADA and its National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics promote optimal nutrition, health and well being.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  Includes information on nutrition in relation to prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

• Cold Storage Chart
  This chart from the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service tells how long common foods can be stored in your refrigerator and freezer.

• Consumer Information Center
  A consumer information catalog presented by the U.S. Consumer Information Center. Contains a section with nutrition, food and food safety articles.

• E-answers
  E-answers is a searchable Web site that provides reliable, research-based information on a wide range of Extension or Outreach-oriented subjects. From this source you can access the knowledge of Land Grant universities around the nation.

• Food Marketing Institute's "Food Keeper"
  Search online for storage times for specific foods.

• National Institute of Health
  This site links you to the many Institutes and Centers that are part of the National Institute of Health, such as: National Cancer Institute and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

• National Cancer Institute's 5 A Day for Better Health Program Website
  5-A-Day is a national nutrition program to encourage eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily. 5-A-Day is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and the Produce for Better Health Foundation. This site includes general information, recipes, and tips.

• Fight BAC!
  This web site by the Partnership for Food Safety Education offers resources and material to promote consumer food safety.

• Food and Drug Administration Home Page (FDA)
  Link to FDA news, background reports, and new regulations.

• Food and Nutrition Information Center
  Provides information on the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, food safety, food labeling, Food Guide Pyramid and federal regulations.

• FoodSafety.gov
  Gateway to government food safety information.

• Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
  FSIS is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. This link provides on-line information concerning food safety issues.

• Kids and Nutrition
  This North Dakota State University Extension Web page provides dozens of links to provide fun, educational activities and information for children, teenagers, parents/childcare givers and teachers.

• Nutrition.Gov
  This government website provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition. This national resource makes obtaining government information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety, easily accessible in one place.

• Oregon State University Extension Family & Community Planning
  This website is for educators interested in information, resources, tips and skill-building so that they can more effectively work with low income, culturally diverse audiences and develop nutrition education programs. This site also features a very helpful link to Spanish language parenting resources on the Internet.

• RDLink
  Your connection to Registered Dietitians on the web.

• Search the USDA Nutrient Database--look up nutrients in foods
  Discover the calories (kcal), protein, fat (lipids), carbohydrate, fiber, minerals, vitamins and cholesterol in foods. Enter a keyword that describes the food for which you're searching.

• ADA's Gateway to Nutrition
  
• Arbor Nutrition Guide
  
• Tuft's Nutrition Navigator
• USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center:
  Food and Nutrition Topics from A to Z
  This site includes a "Foreign Language Resources" link that helps you access Web-based information available in several languages.