Nutrition Information
self-help submit a link
Useful guide for understanding the nutrition information included on food labels. Provides an explanation of nutrients, calories, serving size, and Daily Values.
Fun fruits and veggies
Centers for Dis. Control and Prev.
Take a look at a variety of fruits and vegetables, including nutrition information, storage, preparation, selection, and recipes.
Customized food pyramid
US Dept. of Agriculture
Obtain nutrition information to personalize the food pyramid to get the most from the five major food groups.
What are you eating?
Connecticut's Team Nutrition Prog.
Fantastic, interactive tool to evaluate your food options based on the food pyramid, dietary guidelines, and nutrition information.
Fast food nutrition
Wake Forest Univ. Baptist Med. Center
Going to McDonald’s or Burger King? Check out nutrition for a variety of items on the menu.
risks submit a link
Fats and your heart
American Heart Association
Examine how fats affect your heart with a fun view of trans and saturated fats nutrition information.
Preventing cancer
American Cancer Society
Summary of diet and exercise guidelines for cancer prevention. Includes advice on achieving a healthy weight and the many risks associated with obesity.
Facts on nutrition
Int. Food Information Council
Find out the truth about some common myths about nutrition information and food safety issues.
alternatives submit a link
Natural food consumption
Mayo Clinic
Choosing organic foods? Evaluate the difference between organic and traditional foods. Details on nutrition information, quality, taste, and shopping tips.
Alternative meds
National Center for Complement. and Alt. Med.
Great overview of dietary supplement nutrition information with facts on uses, science-based evidence, and safety.

