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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics web site gives an overview of many nutrition related issues with numerous fact sheets, videos and a good reading list.

BMI Calculator Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a calculation that compares your weight to your height, to screen for overweight or obesity. Try it yourself! Adult and pediatric BMIs can be calculated at this Mayo Clinic site.

IBS-Free Basic information on IBS and FODMAPs, edited by Nutrition Works dietitian Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD.

Children’s Nutrition Resource Center The Children’s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) is an unique cooperative venture between Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service.

Mayo Clinic Take a virtual visit to one of our country’s most respected medical establishments. Check out the healthy recipes.

Center for Science in the Public Interest CSPI has become well-known for their Nutrition Action Health letter and political advocacy efforts.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Lots of free download on health and nutrition, gardening, preserving food and food safety, tailored to Maine residents.

American Diabetes Association Here you’ll find the latest on Diabetes research and related health concerns. ADA also maintains a great selection of recipes and cookbooks.

American Heart Association This user-friendly site offers valuable information on stroke, heart disease, blood pressure, cholesterol. Sign-up for the e-newsletter and check-out the daily tips and recipes.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Use the “A to Z Index” to look-up a specific condition, test your knowledge with health assessment tools, read educational tutorials and more.

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