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Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - over 300 food safety, nutrition, labeling, import and cosmetic questions that have been frequently asked by consumers and health professionals from around the world Food Glossary: Foods, cooking terms defined Food Resource Index: Links to photographs and information about every kind of food The Food Museum: Examines what in the world we eat and how we eat it, where it came from, how it has evolved, what its impact is on culture, what its future may be Food Resources: Foods, culinary television shows, nutritional resources
Cool Food for Kidz: Includes tips on eating out, safe food tips, food labels, nutrition facts MORE Eat 5 a Day: Learn how to meet the 5 A Day goal, based on the National Cancer Institute's recommendation to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day as part of a diet high in fiber and low in fat to help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases. Eat Smart: Click on any food group in the food pyramid to see detailed information; nutrition games, calcium calculator, newsletter Ear Twiggles: Learn about healthy food with EarTwiggle's coloring pages, activities and games. Be creative and have fun while learning about healthy foods! Figuring Out Food Labels: Written for kids to help them learn about health labels on foods Fast Food Facts: Fast food facts about the food served at your favorite fast food restaurant Just for Kids--Nutrition info; facts about foods Kellogg's Nutrition: Learn about food labels and facts about food nutrition Kids and Nutrition: Dozens of links provide fun, and information about nutrition Kids' World Nutrition: A scientific view of nutrition for kids that includes a Food Pyramid, an explanation of the information provided on nutritional labels, and a nutrition quiz; additional nutrition information and links to other online resources Nutrition Cafe: A real gem; Choose from three interactive games that allow you to display your knowledge of the food pyramid, nutrients, and meal planning in an enjoyable way Nutrition Explorations for Kids: Learn about healthy eating habits.with the theme of Eating Smart and Growing Strong, the site provides fun and easy activities, related links and other resources Nutrition Links: Lotsoof nutrition links Nutrition Navigator: A guide to nutrition and health information on the Internet Ten Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity USDA for KIDS: Links from this U.S. Department of Agriculture site help kids(and adults) get information about everything from the food guide pyramid, to preventing food born illness, to farmer's market, to team nutrition, and more
Eat Right America: Nutritional information and resources; links to nutritional information sources Healthy Refrigerator: Upper Elementary site covering healthy attitudes about Food and Nutrition with a special emphasis on cardiovascular health
Dairy Nutrition Council Website: Dairy Nutrition Resources Moo Milk: Brings the best of the dairy industry; Learn more about dairy farms and products.
Fast Food Facts: Interactive food finder, nutritional facts about the fast food you eat (most fast food restaurants and products listed) - SEARCHABLE by keyword Fast Food Facts: Interactive Food Finder: Search your favorite fast food restaurants for nutrition information of your favorite food - SEARCHABLE by keyword
Learn about Fats in Foods: Important facts and information about fat in your diet Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - label-building skills to help make it easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet
Food Guide Pyramid: An interactive food pyramid which explains the food groups Food Pyramid: A brief discussion of each food group Food Pyramid: Important facts and information My Pyramid for Kids: My Pyramid for Kids is designed specifically for children aged 6 to 11.
Dole Foods 5-A-Day: Nutrition information for young students; fruit newsroom; fun stuff with recipes; material on the food pyramid Produce Oasis: Nutrition information for most fruits and vegetables - SEARCHABLE by first letter
How Vitamins Work:Definition of vitamins and a listing of what each vitamin is good for Importance of Minerals in Your Diet Learn about Proteins: Nutrition facts for students Learn about Fats: Nutrition facts for students Proteins: Important facts and information about protein in your diet Sugar: Important facts and information about sugar in your diet Importance of Vitamins in Your Diet Vitamin and Mineral Chart : Lists vitamins and minerals, their food sources, benefits and risks
Veggies Unite: A guide to healthy vegetarian/vegan Living
1upinfo.com: A free encyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE
...if you want to keep your body healthy, you must take in vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, sugars, and starches from the 6 food groups? ...vitamins are important in your diet because they help your body change food into energy? ...calories are measurements of the amount of energy provided by a certain food? ...people become overweight when they take in more calories than they use in their daily activities? ...the average teenager eats 1,817 pounds of food per year? ...the most important historical dinner was in 1621, when the Pilgrims invited 92 Indians to a Thanksgiving feast? ...the first Thanksgiving feast was actually a breakfast? ...at the first Thanksgiving meal, the Indians brought turkeys, pumpkins, corn, and cranberries? The Pilgrims served boiled eel, lobster, roast pigeon, and stuffed cod.
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