This article for kids describes the two types of carbohydrates and how the body uses them as a major source of energy.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Here is a partial list of the foods that the American Institute for Cancer Research gets asked about most often. Click on each one to learn what current science says about its potential role in cancer protection.
Review Date: November 03, 2011
American Institute for Cancer Research
FNIC Nutrition Information Specialists are experienced Registered Dietitians available to help you locate resources and information and to answer food and nutrition questions. Use the online form to send your questions.
Review Date: May 14, 2012
Food and Nutrition Information Center
A balanced diet needs to contain a proper mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Find the right amount of carbohydrates recommended for your diet.
Review Date: July 06, 2012
University of Maryland Medical Center
Eat Right nutrition tip sheets provide practical food and nutrition guidance for healthy eating. These educational handouts are written by ADA- registered dietitians.
Review Date: June 14, 2011
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Eating right can be affordable, convenient and nutritious with a small amount of advanced planning. Learn how portion control, choosing frozen or canned produce, and safely handling and storing leftovers can stretch any food budget.
Review Date: June 14, 2011
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nanotechnology has the potential to be used in medical products, foods and cosmetics. Nanomaterials are so small that they can’t be seen with a regular microscope. The FDA is maintaining a product-focused and science-based policy to appropriately regulate products using this emerging technology.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Research on the best foods for healthy skin is limited. Still, antioxidant-rich foods seem to have a protective effect for the skin. Learn more about foods that appear to promote skin health.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
"Free range," "natural" and "antibiotic-free" are among the common terms on meat, poultry and egg packages today. Do these terms guide your purchases either because of concerns about food quality or animal welfare? Find out the facts about these, and other, meat and poultry terms.
Review Date: January 14, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Search for restaurants offering healthy dining choices in your neighborhood. Use calories, fat, saturated fat, and price ranges to find delicious, nutritious meals that are right for you.
Review Date: March 26, 2013
Healthy Dining
If you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight, this tool will calculate the number of calories that are right for you.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
Shape Up America!
Personalize MyFoodAdvisor to meet your needs and help you manage diabetes. Set your goals and track your progress. Save your favorite recipes and create shopping lists to save you time and money.
Review Date: February 28, 2013
American Diabetes Association
Do you know how food portions have changed in the past 20 years? Take these quizzes to learn about the amount of physical activity required to burn off the extra calories found in today's portions.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI
Foods that contain whole soy are a good source of protein. Studies have shown that soy may offer health benefits, including lowering blood cholesterol and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
