Additional Resources

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American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org
The American Dietetic Association offers nutrition news, tips, resources for consumers and dietitians, and a find-a-nutritionist search tool.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.

MyPyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov
The U.S. government's website about the MyPyramid Plan Food Guidance System features information on the food pyramid and its 12 models geared to different people, online tools, and dietary guidelines.