Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
This governmental group provides important nutrition information and statistics based off the United States current situation.
United States Departament of Agriculture
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Also a governmental group that focuses on education children about healthy foods. A great resource for food pyramids and educating children about a healthy diet.
http://children.webmd.com/
Is designed to help all people with anything questions that they might have about a child’s health.
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp
An interactive website to educate children about nutrition. Has information about how to help children and also has fun games for children.
The official kid’s portal for the U.S. Government
http://www.kids.gov/
The official website designed by the government to educate all parents and children. Is age and grade level specific and discusses all topics of health including nutrition.
Healthy Child Healthy World
http://healthychild.org
This is a non profit organization. They designed a website with steps that inform parents about a step by step program to keep children healthy and out of harms way.
Baylor College of Medicine
http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/
A website based off research done at Baylor College in Houston Texas. Great place to find BMI calculators and other tools to measure a child’s health.
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ01107
Great website to help children with bad eating habits. Many articles on how to deal with picky eaters and how to educate your child about eating healthy foods.
American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3028660
The AHA provides information about all types of heart problems and diseases. They put a lot of focus into prevention of heart disease through exercise and eating habits.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
Designed website to enhance children’s activity and nutrition. Gives many great ideas. Also puts together groups of kids to help each other become more healthy.
