Additional Resources

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American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org
This group is dedicated to providing education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke. Contact the American Heart Association at: American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 (800) AHA-USA1

Meals for You
http://www.mealsforyou.com
This site contains extensive categories (including vegetarian, diabetic, and low fat meals) and the ability to search recipes by ingredient.

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.

Tips for Cooking with Kids
http://www.pbs.org/parents/parenthelpers/cooking.html
Helpful tips from PBS for parents who are cooking with kids.

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.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.usda.gov
The USDA works to enhance the quality of life for people by supporting the production of agriculture.