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The following links are nutrition-related web site resources that may be helpful to members and the public. Click on the image to view the website.

SNAP-Ed Connection logo The SNAP-Ed Connection is a dynamic online resource center for State and local SNAP-Ed providers.
                 Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Resource Lists
provide resources in a variety of formats including articles,
pamphlets, books, audio-visuals, and Web site links.

USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System can help you choose the foods and activity level in amounts that are right for you. Educational materials are available for preschoolers, kids, pregnant women and adults.
New WIC Food Packages

Comprehensive resource system providing nutrition service tools to health and nutrition professionals.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans logo featuring images of the five food groups and of community excercise 

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). It provides advice on good dietary habits that can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.

                 

Team Nutrition Healthy Meals Resource System Education and
Training Materials Database is a compilation of educational
materials developed by universities, private industry, and local,
State and Federal government agencies for school personnel
and others working in Child Nutrition Programs.

      

The International Food Information Council Foundation
provides food safety, nutrition, and healthful eating
information to help you make good and safe food choices.  

            

 Maximizing the Message provides you with 16 audience-tested nutrition messages that address important dietary behaviors influencing the health of low-income mothers and children.
 FRAC - Food Research and Action Center     The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national nonprofit organization working to improve public policies and public-private partnerships to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States.
              This is a USDA-wide effort to create new economic opportunities by better connecting consumers with local producers. It is also the start of a national conversation about the importance of understanding where your food comes from and how it gets to your plate.
               Let's Move! is Michelle Obama's initiative to solve the obesity epidemic within a generation. The web site has great resources including how you can get involved and information on access to healthy,affordable food.
            Food and Health Communications offers a wide array of nutrition education materials available for free or to purchase including handouts, Power Point, games, posters and newsletters. 

 


                                                   

Action for Healthy Kids is a public-private partnership of more than 50 national organizations and government agencies representing education, health, fitness and nutrition, Action for Healthy Kids addresses the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. The website includes an excellent compilation of resources.
The American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

 

Pennsylvania State Links:

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

PA Department of Public Welfare provides information about services for Pennsylvanians. Use this link to get information on how to apply for the Food Stamp Program.

 

       PA Department of Health    

The Pennsylvania Department of Health promotes the health and well being of Pennsylvanians. Click the image to learn more about their health and promotional programs.

PA Department of Education Logo  

 The Pennsylvania Department of Education maintains the majority of the Federal Food and Nutrition Programs and Services for the Commonwealth. Click the image to learn about school wellness activities, food guidelines and more to help Pennsylvania's children stay healthy.
              The Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, a chapter of the American Dietetic Association, is the advocate of the dietetics profession serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well being.

     

Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Physical Activity (PANA) recognizes and rewards schools for making a commitment to improvinf policies and environment related to nutrition and physical activity.

     The Food Trust Logo Founded in 1992, the Food Trust works to improve the health of children and adults, promote good nutrition, increase access to nutritious foods, and advocate for better public policy. 

 

Penn State University Links:

 

 

PA NEN is a part of the department of Health and Human Development at PSU. Click the logo to learn more about undergraduate and graduate degrees offered through the College of Health & Human Development.

 

Penn State Nutrition Links                        PSU Nutrition Links is part of the Cooperative Extension
providing educational programs to the community.
Penn State Cooperative Extension Nutrition Links Logo Penn State Extension is a part of the College of Agricultural
Sciences. Click the image to learn more about these programs.