Healthy Eating

The American Dietetic Association sets standards for all types of prescribed diets. The Consumer Nutrition Hot Line is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CST), in both Spanish and English. The organization produces a variety of consumer information, including videos and CD-ROM products, and will help you find a registered dietitian in your area who provides nutrition counseling.

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is a part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN is responsible for promoting and protecting the nation's food supply. Its mission is to make sure that the food supply is sanitary and wholesome, and that both food and cosmetics are safe and honestly labeled. The Web site has information on recent news, national food safety programs, and program areas such as color additives, dietary supplements, and infant formula. It also provides info on areas of special interest and selected non-FDA resources. The "Bad Bug Book" can be found here in the food-borne illness section.

This U.S. Department of Agriculture Web site has information about nutrition, food labels, weight, dietary guidelines, food safety, supplements, nutrition research, and more.

This Web site has information on nutrition, healthy eating, exercise, and food safety. You can use an e-mail form to ask a food-related question.

The MyPyramid food guidance Web site provides many options to help people make healthy food choices and to be active every day. Enter your age, gender, and activity level to get a food plan specific to your needs. You can also print out worksheets for tracking your progress and goals. On this Web site, you'll find answers to many of your questions about healthy eating.