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HHS, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Diabetes Education Program
Read quick tips for preventing diabetes.
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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, National Institutes of Health, Administration on Aging
The Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Programs, part of the Administration on Aging within the Administration for Community Living, provide grants to states to help support nutrition services for older people throughout the country.
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 Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Diabetes Education Program
Learn more about the link between diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
Read about the link between diabetes and osteoporosis.
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus
Provides information on physical activity and the body's use of calories as well as illustrations and definitions. Also in Spanish.
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
For more than a decade, The Heart Truth® program has worked to raise awareness about women’s risk for heart disease―the #1 killer of women in the United States―and share the steps they need to make to lead a heart healthy life.
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
Learn about the celiac disease and osteoporosis link.
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
HHS, Office on Women's Health
Learn more about bulimia and its causes, signs, treatments, concerns with pregnancy, and more.
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 Institute on Aging
Understand osteoporosis in older adults, including risk factors, warning signs, treatment, and research.
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, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Facts you should know about color additive safety.
HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Find information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on consumer information regarding food ingredients and packaging.
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.
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus
Find information about breastfeeding recommendations, common concerns, and more, including Overcoming Breastfeeding Problems.
HHS, Office on Women's Health, Girlshealth.gov
Hear young women talk about their thoughts on body image. Watch them speak their minds in movie clips, or read what they say.
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Learn about anabolic steroid use among athletes and the potential health risks associated with it.