Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They help developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Human Organism: Adolescent Nutrition
Nutritional problems, junk food, portion sizes, importance of reading food labels are but a few of the topics discussed on this ready made slide presentation.
Other
Moms Team: Choosing Low Fat Items at Fast Food Restaurants
Find fast-food choices from all major food groups in this chart. Foods are organized into the following categories: "Lower Fat Choices," "Moderate Fat Choices," and "High Fat Choices."
WebMD
Web Md: Apples Again Top 'Dirty Dozen' List for Pesticides
Which foods are best when grown organic, and which ones are just as healthy for you when conventionally produced? This article lists types of fruits and vegetables from each category and explains why pesticide in food is an important...
Other
Ecolabels: Food and Nutrition: Vegan Recipes
Articles with vegan recipes, vegan substitutes and a vegan coffee guide.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: What Are Our Nation's Priorities Regarding Hunger?
Identify government funded food programs in the community. Students will consider facts about monies funded to support food for children in the United States and evaluate the ethics in organizations that give prizes to support feeding...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Muscles and Bones
Do you know which foods have lots of calcium for your bones? How do your bones and muscles work together? What are you doing to keep your muscles strong? Students are exposed to 10 activities that will help them address the...