Health & Nutrition

Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign
Sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Milk Matters is a public heath campaign designed to raise awareness about the calcium shortage among children and teens.

TV's Fun Route to Healthier Children
Airing daily on Discovery Health Channel, Kids HealthWorks is a television show sponsored by National Dairy Council that explores day-to-day children's nutrition and dietary health issues.

 

 

American College of Nutrition
This site caters to professionals from all disciplines with a common interest in nutrition.

Food Reseach and Action Center (FRAC)
A resource that covers federal food programs, hunger in the U.S., the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 and more.

Shaping America’s Youth
Includes up-to-date information on community efforts dedicated to improving nutrition and physical activity in youths. 

Assess Your Diet: Get Healthy with Dairy

Boosting Calcium without Weight Gain

School Meals

School Nutrition Association (formerly ASFSA)
Information on child nutrition, continuing education, wellness policies, upcoming meetings & events and legislative updates.

National School Lunch Program Home Page
Information about the National School Lunch Program including fact sheets, menu planning resources, reimbursement rates and more.

Food Reseach and Action Center (FRAC)
A resource that covers federal food programs, hunger in the U.S., the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 and more.

FRAC’s School Breakfast Scorecard: 2004

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
Access the Guidelines, which provide advice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on how to establish and follow good dietary habits.