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Food and Nutrition Information Center
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The web site contains information for providers and educators and searchable databases for all materials; publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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Healthier US is a federal initiative to reduce obesity, diabetes, and smoking put forth by the President to help Americans take steps to improve personal health and fitness. The web site contains information for the general public on nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation and preventive screening, as well as information about the Steps to a Healthier US Initiative. Publications can be downloaded at no charge.
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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This survey has been designed to collect information about the health and diet of people in the United States. The web site has information about the survey, as well as datasets and reports that can be downloaded at no charge.
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President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. The web site includes information for school professionals, health care and fitness professionals, students and the general public, and publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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The Surgeon General of the United States has been the nation’s leading spokesman on matters of public health, especially disease prevention. In carrying out all responsibilities, the Surgeon General reports to the Assistant Secretary for Health, who is the principal advisor to the Secretary on public health and scientific issues. The web site has information and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. The web site contains nformation about Operation Fit Kids and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge and ordered for a small fee.
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The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA’s commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives brings the Association into the forefront of five critical health areas: obesity/overweight, aging, complementary care and dietary supplements, safe and nutritious food supply and human genome and genetics. The web site has information that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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American School Food Service Association
The American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The primary activities of the association are: providing education and training; setting standards through certification and credentialing; gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition; and representing the nutritional interests of all children. The web site has an interactive wellness system where you can track personal progress, information about food/nutrition and publications/journals that can be ordered for a fee.
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Children’s Nutrition Research Center
The Children’s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) is a project of the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, and the US Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service, and is one of six federally funded human nutrition research centers in the U.S. The web site contains resources for health professionals, parents, and educators; information, a newsletter, and other publications can be viewed or downloaded at no charge.
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Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. (EDAP), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders through education and community activism. The web site has information that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) is a partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Heart Association, and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The web site contains legislative and other information, as well as publications/newsletters that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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NAHIC is honored to be the 2006 recipient of the Society for Adolescent Medicine's Millar Award for Innovative Approaches to Adolescent Health Care. Please click on the picture below to download the Award presentation.
Please be sure to visit our Sister Site, the Policy Center. Resources on the site include papers on Young Adult health, Middle Childhood documents, a Brief listing organizations that track state and federal policies in adolescent health, and many more publications.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Child Trends. Together we conduct research, create resources and offer assistance to improve the health of young people and their families.
