If the health food trends in the media have captured your attention, you may be interested in learning more about how you can apply positive eating habits to your daily life. Hundreds of Web resources are available, sponsored by governmental agencies, nonprofits and private organizations, to teach consumers about virtually every aspect of nutrition. Consider logging on to select websites to learn more about the health food movement and how it can improve your relationship to healthy eating.
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is the food information website sponsored by the United States government. Use the website to find information about dietary guidelines for Americans; find the calorie content or nutrients in food; or read the latest information on dietary supplements, food safety, age-specific meal planning and food labels. The site offers tips and information about shopping, food storage and preparation and recipes for international cuisine.
Food Insight
Food Insight is a website managed by the International Food Information Council Foundation, a non-governmental organization that communicates science-based information on health, nutrition and food safety. Access articles written about the latest food controversies, read about international food issues, watch videos from academic experts who explain the science behind food trends. The website also provides a comprehensive health food education program for health professionals called Understanding Our Food Communication Tool Kit.
Old Ways
Old Ways is a nonprofit founded in 1990 that provides science-based consumer education about food trends, healthy eating discoveries and traditional ways of eating. The organization's website features a section about the Mediterranean Diet called the Mediterranean Foods Alliance program. MFA is a consumer education plan that teaches people how to find and prepare foods and beverages promoted by the traditional Mediterranean Diet. You can also find information about international food-based travel tours and conferences on the organizations Oldways International Symposiums section of the website.
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