Nutrition Resources

Nutrition and Fitness Links

The American Dietetic Association- resources to achieve a healthy lifestyle; answers food and nutrition questions, provides accurate and objective food and nutrition information for consumers, and health professionals.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC's division of nutrition and physical activity; promotes the health benefits of daily physical activity

Cooking for Fun and Health at Home- suggestions for how to lower the fat and calories in meals and snacks.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. They are jointly issued by USDA and DHHS and updated every 5 years.

For Kids ! Eat Smart.Play Hard.- Connects kids to healthy eating and physical activity experiences within the community

Food and Health Communications- a food and health blog containing fun stories about shopping, food prep, cooking and eating adventures.

Get Active! in Rock County-a family guide providing fun, local physical activity ideas

Healthy Eating on a Budget- from the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.org

Healthy People 2010

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food- connecting with your food and the people who grow/raise it

Let's Move- America's Move to Raise a Healthy Generation of Kids

MyPlate.gov- outlines steps for a healthier you!

For Kids! MyPlate.gov- for children over the age of 5 games, and lessons on healthy eating.

Nutrition.gov-Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition
for consumers.

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center- a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.

Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan- a statewide focus for obesity prevention, management and health promotion through nutrition and physical activity

"Got Dirt"?- a WI Physical Activity and Nutrition program designed to assist with the implementation of school, community, and child care gardens. Send for a free toolkit to provide simple, step-by-step plans for starting a garden.