Credible Nutrition and Consumer Information

The Meat and Poulty Hot Line 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is operated 10-4 Eastern time and has both English and Spanish speaker experts.  Recorded messages are available 24/7.

www.nutrition.gov  Provides reliable information on healthy eating, nutrition, obesity and prevention.

www.nal.usda.gov  Provides information on dietary guidelines, food composition, dietary supplements, and much more.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/vegetarian.htm  A compilation of resources on vegetarian nutrition for the consumer.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/lowlit.html  This is a quick guide to articles, books, kits, videos, and Web sites that discuss nutrition education for teens and adults with limited reading skills.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/eatsmart.html  This publication is a compilation of resources on general nutrition and healthy eating for the consumer.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp Provides information in food composition, a searchable nutrient database for food items, and allows you to submit food composition data to be included in the National Nutrient Databank.

www.fsis.usda.gov/pdf/2005_hotline_planner.pdf  A monthly planner with food safety tips.

www.fsis.usda.gov/food_safety_education/ask_karen A virtual representative, "Karen" who will answer consumber questions 24/7.

www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/index.asp  New food safety education materials.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs_and_db.html Provides a wide variety of nutrition education information from child nutrition and health to weight control, all of which can be borrowed from the National Agriculture Library.

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/consumersite  Contains information about the food and nutrition topics the public most frequently asks about. Much of the information is presented in full-text documents for your convenience.

www.eatright.org  The American Dietetic Association website. Your link to nutrition and health!

www.dietitian.com/ibw/ibw.html  Helps you calculate your healthy body weight based on your height, weight, and activity level.

www.5aday.gov  Provides information about the 5 a Day program including tips, recipes, publications, and information and resources.

www.foodandhealth.com  A nutrition professionals resource that brings you a constant supply of creative presentation ideas, recipes, puzzles and copier-ready handouts.

www.medlineplus.org  Provides a wealth of health related information such as health topics, drug information, medical encyclopedia, dictionary, news, directories and other resources.

www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/consumer/nyc/nyc.htm  Provides a wealth of information in regards to child nutrition, consumer information, information and resources, as well as education and training.

www.fns.usda.gov/fns/  Provides information on nutrition assistance programs such as Food Stamps, Child Nutrition, Women Infants and Children, Team Nutrition, and Food Distribution.

www.nutrition.gov  Contains a wide variety of nutrition information such as food facts, health management, lifestyle issues, and food safety.

www.exhibits.pacsci.org  Nutrition Café, an interactive site for kids and adults alike. Teaches nutrition through games such as Grab a Grape and Nutrition Sleuth.

http://www.sph.umn.edu  Guidelines for Offering Healthy Foods at Meetings, Seminars, and Catered Events.