Resources

 

Center for Disease Control: General health information.

Evidenced Based Health Information: Up to date, evidenced-based health information from the world's largest medical library. It includes information on diseases, conditions and prescription and over the counter drugs. It also includes directories of hospitals and physicians, medical encyclopedia, and a medical dictionary.

Franciscan Walking Programs and Log: : List of several walking programs that can help you get the exercise you need.

Harvard School of Public Health: General healthy nutrition information includes summaries of recent nutrition-related studies.

Healthy Dining: Lists restaurants with some of the nutrition information.

Healthy lifestyle: General information on various diseases and conditions from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Herbal and Dietary Supplements: Information on safety and appropriate use of common dietary and herbal supplements. Sponsored by the National Institute of Health.

International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation: Offers science-based information on food safety and nutrition. My Pyramid: Steps that can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you, by assigning individuals to a calorie level based on their sex, age and activity level.

Nutrition Analysis Tool: Provides a nutrient analysis of foods. Developed by the University of Illinois Department of Food Science/Nutrition.

Prescription Drug Information: Information on prescription drug use and interactions. Guidelines for alternative and complimentary medications.

Weight Control: Up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.