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Links for Health Professionals
Society for Nutrition Education www.sne.org
www.schoolnutrition.org
www.fruitandveggiesmatter.gov
WIC www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/nutrition/WIC
Child and Adult Care Food Program www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/nutrition/cacfp
Eat Well Play Hard www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/nutrition/eat_well_play_hard
Farmers Market Nutrition Program www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/nutrition/fmnp
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every five years, and meetings are being held for the 2010 version, since October, 2008. The fourth meeting was November 4-5, 2009. The fifth and sixth meetings have not yet been scheduled. You or your agency or institution can still submit comments. To submit and view comments: www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm
www.nyfarms.infoNY Farms! is a broad based coalition of organizations, businesses, agencies and institutions committed to the future of New York’s farms and families. Its mission is to strengthen NY Agriculture and food systems, create public awareness of the importance of farming, promote agriculture and food system literacy and foster customer loyalty to NY farm products. NY Farms enhances, and does not compete with or replace the work of its members. Its strategy is to unify diverse efforts into a broad-based campaign of support for local farms and food systems. It supports regional food systems, the purchase of local foods, school partnerships, ag events, and a member based farm and food coalition. www.nyshepa.org The New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance is a newly-developed organization dedicated to improving policy and practices that promote healthier eating and physical activity. Organizers have been working diligently over the past few months to create infrastructure, identify and apply for funding opportunities and hone their mission. Membership is open to any non-profit or public sector organization that is not associated with the food or beverage industry, or to individuals supportive of the goals. Contact Nancy Huehnergarth for more information or to sign up as a member. 914-244-6288 (w), 914-262-9568 (c), email - www.eatright.org The American Dietetic Association provides accurate nutrition information, daily tips, printable fact sheets, recipes, Rate-Your-Plate Quiz, position papers on many nutrition topics, articles from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, and links to other nutrition sites. www.cce.cornell.edu Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is a key outreach system of Cornell University with a strong public mission and an extensive local presence that is responsive to needs in New York communities. This web site offers an overview and highlights for some of the many program areas that CCE provides from youth development to nutrition to agriculture along with links to local CCE offices across New York State. Links are also provided to Cornell publications and fact sheets that can be ordered from the Resource Center. www.nutritionworks.cornell.edu Cornell NutritionWorks is an interactive, web-based continuing professional education program for nutrition and health practitioners. Cornell NutritionWorks members can interact with Cornell faculty through an Ask the Nutrition Expert feature, access cutting edge nutrition information, download resources and tools that enhance practice, collaborate with peers through discussion forums, and take self-assessments for continuing professional education units. Click here for a one page summary (pdf). www.actionforhealthykids.org Action for Healthy Kids is a nationwide initiative dedicated to creating health-promoting schools that support sound nutrition and physical activity. The site gives updates of statewide initiatives for improving children's physical activity and nutrition. www.healthfinder.gov Health Finder provides links to health-related websites. www.healthylunches.org The New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches (NYCHSL) is a statewide nonprofit that works to improve the health and well-being of New York's students by advocating for healthy plant-based foods, comprehensive nutrition policy, and education to create food and health literate students. NYCHSL focuses on the entire food environment in schools, not just lunches. Membership is free for now, and you are encouraged to join. In addition, please join the email list to be kept up to date on activities and how you can get involved. Links for Educators www.usda.gov/cnpp USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion includes a guide for educators using the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid - the new food guidance system. www.fns.usda.gov/tn Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Team Nutrition's Goal is to improve children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits by using the principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. apps.nccd.cdc.gov/shi/default.aspx School Health Index is a free, downloadable self-assessment/planning tool for elementary and middle schools, which provides a process for improving student health and safety policies and programs. Links for Parents www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org Everything you want to know about produce: why it's important, recipes, how to buy, store, prepare - with videos! www.smallstep.gov Take the first step toward making lifestyle changes. www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl Search for nutrition info for individual food items with the USDA Nutrient Database. Or get fat and calorie info at: www.calorieking.com or www.nutritiondata.com http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov Compare your diet to current recommendations. www.5aday.com/ Find health/nutrition information as well as recipes and all you need to know about fruits and vegetables. www.healthyweightwithdairy.com Read about the role of dairy in weight management. www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/parents/index.html Parents get tips on how to promote bone health in girls. Links for Kids www.kidnetic.com www.verbnow.com disney.go.com/playyourway http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/index2.html Learn about calcium and play fun games. www.smallstep.gov/kids/index.cfm |
