Nutrition
It is universally accepted that proper nutrition is a key to good health, a sense of well being, and maximizing your physical/mental performance. In addition, thoughtful food choices may help prevent disease, allow you to heal faster after surgery, and maintain a normal weight. While many people regularly take vitamins, read food labels, and shop for natural products, a healthy lifestyle depends upon your daily choices regarding the quality of your calorie intake and how it balances with your physical activity.
There is an enormous amount of information available regarding healthy nutrition. I’ve learned quite a bit in collecting these links. I sincerely hope you enjoy exploring these resources and use the information to assist your daily nutritional choices.
General Nutrition Information
- Nutrition.gov: Smart Nutrition 101
- The CalorieKing.com Food Database
- MedlinePlus: Nutrition for Seniors
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Nutrition Introduction
- USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
- The Food and Nutrition Information Center
- American Dietetic Association: Eat Right
- American Dietetic Association: Nutrition Fact Sheets
- Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center
- MedicineNet.com: Seven Diet Sins and common nutrition mistakes
Kids Nutrition
- Nutrition for Kids
- Kids Connect – Nutrition
Nutrition for Specific Diseases
- American Diabetes Association: Nutrition & Recipes
- Nutrition: NIDDK
- Nutrition in Cancer Care
- American Heart Association: Diet and Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
- NCAA: Nutrition and Performance
- AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR FITNESS AND NUTRITION
Vegetarian Lifestyle