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HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Kidney Disease Education Program

View ten nutrition and lifestyle changes that can help prevent kidney damage in people with chronic kidney disease.

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

These materials challenge kids (ages 9 to 13) to look for and use the Nutrition Facts label on food and beverage packages. Materials include fun, easy tips and targeted education to help make label reading a key component through which today’s young people are equipped to achieve a healthy diet. 

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Explore research being done to help better understand, prevent, and manage food allergies.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Find links to Body Mass Index (BMI) calculators for both adults and children, and links to information on interpreting the results.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Osteoporosis is a concern for men as well as women. Find out more.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Find information on osteoporosis, including diagnosis, diet changes, and more.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Find information about osteoporosis concerns as related to other health conditions, including anorexia nervosa, lactose intolerance, diabetes, lupus and smoking.

HHS, Office on Women's Health, National Women's Health Information Center

Do you know a girl between the 10-16 years-old who is interested in vegetarian eating? If so, share this fact sheet which discusses the different types of vegetarian diets and explains how vegetarians can be sure to get all the nutrients they need.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Read general information about food additives, including functions and side effects.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network

The Sisters Together program encourages Black women ages 18 and older to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Learn how to bring the program to your community.