American Council on Science and Health
The ACSH is a nonprofit consortium which provides mainstream scientific information on issues related to food, nutrition, lifestyle and other health topics. A special section provides information on such concerns as genetically modified foods, irradiation, and trans-fatty acids.
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North Carolina State University Food Safety Website
Highly rated by the Tufts' Nutrition Navigator, this site was designed by the NC State Cooperative Extension Service at NC State University. Features of this site include storage and preparation guidelines for various foods in "Consumer Publications" and a section on foodborne illnesses such as salmonella and e. coli.
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Nutrition.gov
This government website provides accurate scientific information on nutritional needs and food safety. There are USDA education materials and a host of dieting resources. This site also links to timely govenment-driven health intitiatives (ex: Cholesterol Awareness Month) and various dietary guidelines.
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Supplement Watch
SupplementWatch is a privately held corporation of health professionals who provide objective and timely information about dietary supplements so that the public can make choices about their nutrition. Some features of the site include "Ask An Expert," current news articles, Nutrition Counselor, an alphabetical guide to supplements, product reviews (with ratings), and recommended brands (with ratings).
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The Danone Institute
This portal compiles a staggering list of nutritional resources. It contains a comprehensive directory (featuring more than 700 organizations) and a database (containing more than 2,000 original publications). Danone Institutes are independent non-profit bodies but are funded by local Danone companies.
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Vita-men
Appealing to both children and adults, this animated site portrays vitamins as superheroes. Facts about food packaging language, information on individual vitamins and nutrients, a healthier lifestyle section, and links to related sites are all featured.
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