For Students: References
Web Resources - Children's Nutrition
Nutritional questions are answered in an easy alphabetical format.
Information about nutrition education, feeding general guidelines and nutrition is found here.
Web Site Resources
- http://www.aap.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics - Child Health Information - http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/
Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine - http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
Food and Nutrition Information Center - http://www.healthtouch.com
Health Touch Sub Health Information - http://www.eatright.org/
The American Dietetic Association--Your link to nutrition and health! - http://www.tinytummies.com
Tiny Tummies Online - A food and nutrition newsletter for families and their children - http://www.dole5aday.com
This fun website teaches kids, parents, and teachers about why fruits and vegetables are so good for you - http://www.lalecheleague.org/
La Leche League International--Breastfeeding Information - http://www.foodallergy.org
Accurate and reliable information concerning food allergies is located here - www.ific.org
International Food Information Council presents scientific information on nutrition, health and food safety - http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
Weight Control Information Network - http://navigator.tufts.edu/
The Nutrition Navigator is a rating guide to nutrition websites - http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
- http://www.nci.nih.gov
National Cancer Association-go to "genetics/prevention" then hit "cancer prevention" then hit nutrition/eating hints - http://www.nfsmi.org
National Food Services Management Institute has many resources available to download at no cost.
- http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk - http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;112/5/1196
Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
Calcium
- http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/
AAP - Calcium Requirements of Infants, Children, and Adolescents - http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/nutrition/348-019/348-019.html
Calcium Check List -- Food Guide Pyramid
Childhood Weight and Dieting Issues
- http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm
Helping Your Overweight Child - http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/child.weight.html
NNCC A Parent's Guide to Children's Weight - http://www.wellpointfoundation.org/publications/
33170_Wellpoint_Eng_Rev.PDF
ADA Children's Nutrition Publications- "If Your Child is Overweight: A Guide For Parents"
Children with Special Needs
- http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs_and_db.html
Childhood obesity: A food and nutrition resource for educators and reserchers
Cholesterol
- http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/
Cholesterol in Childhood - http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/cholest.html
NNCC Cholesterol Guidelines for Children
Diabetes
- http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/kids/
Children with DIABETES - Children's Corner - http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_08_000.htm
Children with DIABETES - Food and Diet - http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_08_800.htm
Children with DIABETES - Food Guide Pyramid - http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/parents/
Children with DIABETES - Parents' Place - http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/index_cwd.htm
Children with DIABETES on-line COMMUNITY
Feeding Guidelines for Children
- http://parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tpnutrition/0,,6z,00.html
Experts: Nutritionist: Feeding Guidelines - http://www.nncc.org/Series/good.time.meal.html
NNCC Good Times at Mealtime
Food Additives
- http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/hyper.html
NNCC Hyperactivity Not Linked to Food Additives
Food Allergies
- http://www.fankids.org/
Food Allergy News - http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/
content/abstract/pediatrics;62/2/240
The Practical Significance of Lactose Intolerance in Children
Food Composition
- http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl
Search the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Food Labels
- http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/read.label.html
NNCC Read the Label
Fruit Juice
- http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/8015/284570.html
Intel Health: Nutrition-Apple Juice
Fruits and Vegetables
- http://www.dole5aday.com/
Dole 5 A Day - Nutrition Education for Kids, Teachers and Parents
Infant Nutrition
- http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/
Iron Fortification of Infant Formulas - http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/
Soy Protein-based Formulas: Recommendations for Use in Infant Feeding - http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/adult.diet.html
NNCC Adult Diets Don't Work for Babies
Iron
- http://www.aap.org/policy/re9865.html
Iron Fortification of Infant Formulas
Milk
- http://parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tpnutrition/0,,44sv,00.html
Experts: Nutritionist: Picky Eaters: One-year-old refuses milk - http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/pediatrics;62/2/240
The Practical Significance of Lactose Intolerance in Children - http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/MD_NutritionMain.aspx
- http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/index.html
Nutrition Explorations By the National Dairy Council - http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/
TEAM Nutrition- USDA - http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/preschoolnutr/348-950/348-950.html
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Nourishing children with books
Nutrition Resources
- http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/Econtent_HT/hdSubIndex.asp?goto_type=1x5-Grid&index=119077&title=Nutrition=%26+Weight+Control&cid=HTHLTH
Food for Thought Monitoring Project Curriculum Units from Health Net - Grid&index=118381&title=Healthy+Nutrition+For+All+Ages&cid=HT
Web Site Resource from Health Touch
Nutritional Guidelines
Physical Fitness
- http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/fitness/hate_sports.html
A Parent's Guide to Fitness for Kids Who Hate Sports - http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/fitness/strength_training.html
Children and Strength Training
Preschool Nutrition
- http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/preschoolnutr/348-009/348-009.html
ABC's of Feeding Preschoolers - http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/nutrition.pres.html
Nutrition For The Preschool Child
Recipes
- http://parenting.ivillage.com/mom/kitchen/topics/0,,43l4,00.html?ice=ivl.searcht
Family: Cooking/Recipes - http://www.nncc.org/Nutrition/recipe.kid.html
NNCC Recipes for Kids
School Age Children
- http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/7096/34058.html?d=dmtJHE
Intel Health/John Hopkins Health: Nutrition For Ages And Stages
School Lunch Box
- http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/lunch_p2.html
Packing School Lunches
Sports Nutrition
- http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feed_child_athlete.html
Do You Know How to Feed Your Child Athlete?
Vegetarianism
- http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/kids.htm
Feeding Vegan Kids -- The Vegetarian Resource Group - http://www.vrg.org/family/adatranscript.htm
Vegetarian Diets During Pregnancy, Lactation, and Infancy -- The Vegetarian Resource Group