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| Feeding young children takes patience, a commonsense approach and lots of love. Your reward is knowing that healthy eating habits help children get the energy and important nutrients they need to be their best. | ||
| USDA My Pyramid Food guide system | USDA has released the MyPyramid
food guidance system. Along with the new MyPyramid symbol, the system
provides many options to help Americans make healthy food choices and to be
active every day.
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan
can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a
quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex,
and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box.
Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you :
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National Dairy Council® (NDC), the nutrition marketing arm of Dairy
Management Inc.™ has been the leader in dairy nutrition research, education
and communication since 1915. NDC provides timely, scientifically sound
nutrition information to the media, physicians, dietitians, nurses,
educators, consumers and others concerned about fostering a healthier
society. A professional staff of nutritionists and dietitians is available to answer questions on virtually any topic related to dairy products, nutrition, scientific research, diet and health. NDC also administers grants to independent researchers to aid in the discovery of information about dairy foods and the important role they play in a healthy lifestyle. |
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| American Dietetic Association | The ADA is a group of food and nutrition professionals who represent a wide range of practice arenas. There are nearly 70,000 members in this organization. The mission of the ADA is to serve the public through the promotion of optimal health and well being. This mission is accomplished through programs and services such as National Nutrition Month to promote healthful eating and practical nutrition guidance. This site is informative and interesting. For accurate , up to date nutrition information this is am excellent site. | |
| School Food Service Association | This site was designed to promote the school nutrition programs. The organization is recognized as the leading authority on school nutrition. They strive to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. This site is well developed and interesting. There are links concerning child nutrition, recipes and helpful hints for parents. The nutrition education materials are worth looking at. | |
| Wheat Foods Council | This site was developed to promote news and tips for enjoying more grain foods for better health. The food guide pyramid recommends 7 to 11 servings of grains or bread per day. This site will help you meet this requirement. While visiting this site, you can choose to learn about weekly health news, grain food trends, healthful lifestyles, and kid and teen nutrition. A site worth visiting, there is something for everyone. | |
| American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine & Fitness | The members of this group dedicate their efforts to the health, safety and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. This site has many different facets. There is information about all aspects of childhood and health. The committee on sports medicine and fitness is worthy of a visit. The academy believes fitness and nutrition are vital to the overall health of children. Is your child getting enough exercise? How does nutrition impact their health? Log on and find out | |
| National School Lunch Program Fact Sheet | What is the
National School Lunch Program? The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in more than 99,800 public and non-profit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to more than 26 million children each school day. In 1998, Congress expanded the National School Lunch Program to include reimbursement for snacks served to children in after school educational and enrichment programs to include children through 18 years of age. |
