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Child & Prenatal Nutrition
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Culinary Federation Chef & Child Foundation 
 The mission of this nonprofit foundation is "to educate and assist the family in understanding proper nutrition ... and to be the voice of the culinary industry in its fight against childhood hunger, malnutrition and obesity." Includes information about the Childhood Hunger Day national awareness campaign as well as partnerships and fundraising activities. http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/NavigationMenu2/Partnerships/CCF/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Food & Cooking, Health, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People, Nutrition & Food Safety, Poverty Last updated Sep 27, 2008 Baby Milk Action
The goal of this nonprofit British organization is "to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding." The site focuses on marketing practices for breast milk substitutes and the promotion of breastfeeding. It includes news, policy papers, information about the Nestlé boycott and the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, and related information. http://www.babymilkaction.org Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Beverages, Corruption & Fraud, Families, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Nov 8, 2004 Children's Nutrition Collection
This site "features expert reviewed resource books, storybooks, cookbooks, CD's and web sites to inspire children ages 4 to 9 to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits." Provides descriptions of "books and other media that support the nutrition education topics outlined in the CA Department of Education's SHAPE Nutrition Competencies for Children in grades Pre-K to grade 3," and related material for librarians, parents, teachers, and children. From North Bay Cooperative Library System. http://www.childrensnutritioncollection.org/ Topics: Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Mar 19, 2008 The Fitness Jumpsite
This site contains articles on exercise, diet and nutrition, child fitness, adventure, martial arts, equipment for home gyms, and more. Maintained by two certified personal trainers. http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Sports Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Kidnetic.com
Material about food and fitness for children. Features indoor and outdoor games and activities, recipes for nutritious foods, and an interactive diagram of the human body and associated fact sheets about healthy eating and exercise. Fact sheet topics include weight concerns, the 10,000 step per day challenge, going vegetarian, and fitting in fast food favorites. Also includes material for parents in English and Spanish. From the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation. http://www.kidnetic.com Topics: Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 29, 2007 kidsnutrition.org
Official website for the federally funded Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC), which conducts research on "the role of maternal, infant and child nutrition in optimal health, development, and growth." The site provides an overview of research, and offers hundreds of articles covering nutrition for children from infancy through adolescence. Also includes interactive nutrition calculators, posters, and links to related sites. From the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine. http://www.kidsnutrition.org Topics: Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 2, 2006 Maternal & Infant Nutrition Briefs
"A research-based newsletter prepared by the University of California for professionals interested in maternal and infant nutrition." Browsable by issue (1996 to the present) or topic (including pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infants, and children). From the Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis. http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/briefs/ Topics: Families, Nutrition & Food Safety, Women's Health Last updated Aug 24, 2006 MedlinePlus: Child Nutrition
A compilation of links to information about child nutrition and related issues. Topics include overviews, news, specific conditions (such as children with cancer and special diets), statistics, and related concepts such as hydration, school lunches, and vitamin supplements. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childnutrition.html Topics: Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 24, 2005 New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Pregnancy
A directory of consumer health resources on family planning and contraception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, caring for a newborn, and many related topics. Available in Spanish and English. Maintained by librarians and health professionals at NOAH. http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Women's Health Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Rethinking School Lunch
Collection of resources for developing school lunch programs "to address the crisis in childhood obesity, provide nutrition education, and teach ecological knowledge." The "Rethinking School Lunch Guide" addresses food policy, curriculum integration, finances, facility design, waste management, and other school lunch topics. Site also includes "A Visual Guide to Integrated School Lunch Curriculum," a model wellness policy guide, and a food policy essay series. From the Center for Ecoliteracy, a grantmaking foundation. http://www.ecoliteracy.org/programs/rsl.html Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 7, 2006 Team Nutrition: Parents
Parent-child resources on nutrition, emphasizing linking "school learning with nutrition education activities that can be shared with the family." The "Reader's Corner" section presents annotated lists of a variety of children's books with food and gardening themes. From Team Nutrition, a USDA-backed initiative to help implement national school lunch guidelines. http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/parents.html Topics: Families, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety, People Last updated Sep 20, 2005 |
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