General Wellness Resources

The American Dietetic Association     

The ADA website serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. ADA members are the nation's food and nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

 www.eatright.org

The American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

 www.americanheart.org

Centers for Disease Control

The national center for chronic disease prevention and health promotion - nutrition and physical activity information, programs, and campaigns, overweight and obesity facts

www.CDC.gov

Shape Up America

A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving healthy weight for life

www.shapeup.org

Food Pyramid Guidelines

The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.

www.mypyramid.gov

WebMD

A website dedicated to providing quality health information and services to consumers, physcians, employers, and health plan providers.  The site also helps consumers take an active role in managing their health by providing objective healthcare and lifestyle information, along with the ability to obtain detailed information on a particular disease or condition, analyze symptoms, locate physicians

www.webmd.com