CDA Consumer Resources

Website Resources

Action for Healthy Kids :: www.actionforhealthykids.org
Organization formed specifically to address the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes at school.

America on the Move :: http://aom.americaonthemove.org
A national movement that encourages everyone to take steps towards a healthier way of life. America On the Move offers free, personalized online resources, interactive tools, community support, and fun events.

Become a Registered Dietitian (RD) :: www.eatright.org/students/education/starthere.aspx

CA Center for Physical Activity (consumers and professionals) :: http://cwh.berkeley.edu/resource/california-center-physical-activity The California Center for Physical Activity creates opportunities for everyday activity.

Consumer Corner: Food and Nutrition Information Center :: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1&tax_subject=358
Find information on food and nutrition topics consumers most frequently ask about.

Dairy Council of California :: www.dairycouncilofca.org
Dairy Council's primary goal is to provide scientifically accurate nutrition and health information to help people make healthful food and activity choices. Programs are based upon the most current dietary recommendations, which have been field-tested and have been shown to lead to positive behavior change in people's dietary habits.

Eat Better America by General Mills :: www.eatbetteramerica.com Designed for people who are increasingly interested in the impact food has on their health and crave simple, easy-to-understand health and nutritional information.

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables! :: www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_id=1477 Top Ten Reasons

Eat Right Nutrition Tips! :: www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=206

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Fitness :: http://health.discovery.com/centers/nutritionfitness/nwhrc/fitness/fittreatment.html
Add to Daily Routine

Fitness Planner :: www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/Tools/MFP

Food Allergies Information :: www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Food_Allergy_Resource_Page

Fruits and Veggies, More Matters - Produce for Better Health Foundation (consumers) :: www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

Good Nutrition Reading List :: www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=5572

Health Finder by the Department of Health and Human Services :: www.healthfinder.gov
Your Guide to Reliable Health Information

Healthier Choices at Restaurants :: http://www.HealthyDiningFinder.com
If you love to eat out and want to make healthier choices when doing so, you'll love this site. It lists healthier menu selections and corresponding nutrition information at restaurants ranging from fast food to upscale dining. You can also sign up for monthly e-newsletters and chefs' recipes and access information and resources related to a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Meal Planning: Meals Matter by the Dairy Council of CA :: www.mealsmatter.org

Kids Eat Right! :: www.eatright.org/kids
Your source for scientifically-based health and nutrition information you can trust to help your child grow healthy. As a parent or caretaker you need reliable resources and you can find them here, backed by the expertise of nutrition professionals.

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Kitchen Myths :: www.kitchen-myths.com

Let’s Move! :: www.letsmove.gov First lady Michelle Obama's childhood-obesity initiative offers resources for promoting healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

MyPlate.Gov :: www.choosemyplate.gov

National Nutrition Month Materials :: www.eatright.org/NNM/content.aspx?id=5337

Nutradvice-Healthy Lifestyle Calculator :: www.nutradvice.com
The Healthy Lifestyle Calculator is a program that will help you assess various health needs such as your daily calorie intake needs, your ideal weight, and your risk for cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Nutradvice is a nutrition consultation firm that works with registered dietitians who are interested in consulting on a part/full-time basis.

Nutrition Education, Dietary Guidelines, Look up Nutrients in Foods :: www.nutrition.gov

Nutrition Education Materials :: http://www.eatright.org/search.aspx?search=Nutrition+Fact+Sheets Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Fact Sheets

Nutrition Education Materials :: www.foodinsight.org International Food Information Council (educators and consumers)

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Nutrition Education Materials: Meals Matter by the Dairy Council of CA ::
www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/index.aspx (English)
www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/FeatureArchive/index_span.aspx (Spanish)

On-Line Interactive: For Kids :: http://pbskids.org/produce

On-Line Interactive: For Kids :: http://kidnetic.com

On-Line Interactive: For Kids :: www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardkids USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Parents Guide to Healthy Eating: by the National Dairy Council :: www.nutritionexplorations.org/parents/health-food.asp

Produce for Kids :: www.produceforkids.org

Recipes and Cookbooks: CA Department of Public Health :: www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/healthyliving/nutrition/recipes/Pages/default.aspx

Vegetarian Nutrition Lifestyle :: www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6372

Whole Grains Information :: http://wholegrainscouncil.org

The contents and materials provided on this Web page are provided for membership and the viewing audience, and not meant to replace medical or nutrition advice provided by a health care team. Inclusion on this page does not imply endorsement by the California Dietetic Association or its Foundation.

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