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Title: Food and Nutrition Information Center *
URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/ *

Description: The Food and Nutrition Information Center (NIC) was established in 1971. It is located at the National Agricultural Library and is part fo the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. FNIC has a staff of 15 nutritionists, msot of whom are registered dieticians. The FNIC web site contains over 1800 links to current and reliable nutrition information, including: A-Z topici list; FNIC resource lists; food composition; dietary guidelines; food guide pyramid; Consumer Corner.

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Checked: 12/8/2008

Title: Nutrition Analysis and Tools System (NATS) *
URL: http://www.nat.uiuc.edu/mainnat.html*

Description: This tool provides nutrion analysis and a calculator for calories burned. It can be downloaded to a handheld device.

Author: Chris Hewes and Jim Painter, Ph.D., R.D.
Checked: 12/8/2008

Title: American Heart Association: Diet and Nutrition *
URL: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010 *

Description: These pages contain nutrition facts, dietary recommendations, and information on how to make better, more satisfying food choices

Author: American Heart Association
Checked: 12/8/2008

Title: Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health *
URL: http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/en/ *

Description: Information to help improve the public's health through diet and activity

Author: World Health Organization
Checked: 12/8/2008

Title: Nutrition Facts & Calorie Counter *
URL: http://www.nutritiondata.com/ *

Description: NutritionData (ND) provides nutrition facts, Calorie counts, and nutrient data for all foods and recipes.

Author: NutritionData
Checked: 12/8/2008

Title: MyPyramid.gov *
URL: http://www.mypyramid.gov/ *

Description: 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.

Author: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Checked: 12/8/2008

Title: MyPyramid Tracker *
URL: http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ *

Description: MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information. The Food Calories/Energy Balance feature automatically calculates your energy balance by subtracting the energy you expend from physical activity from your food calories/energy intake. Use of this tool helps you better understand your energy balance status and enhances the link between good nutrition and regular physical activity. MyPyramid Tracker translates the principles of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other nutrition standards developed by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.

Author: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Checked: 12/8/2008