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Computer Applications in Nutrition and Computers in Nutrition Education

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Nutrition Sites for Kids & Families

USDA for KIDS
http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids

Educational site for kids including nutrition, science and agricultural resources

Children’s Nutrition Research Center
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc

Site offers information resources for children and their families, as well as education & training links, including Children’s Energy Calculator and BMI calculator.

Fit Family and Kids
http://www.fitfamilyandkids.com

Offers healthy recipes and free downloads which include nutrition charts

Smart-Mouth
http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth

Interactive site for Kids sponsored by Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Verbparents
http://www.verbparents.com

CDC funded campaign geared to get kids 9-13 years old active
Kidnetic
http://www.kidnetic.com
Interactive site for kids including topics on nutrition, recipes and exercise.

Kids Health
http://www.kidshealth.org

Health and Nutrition web site for kids and teens

Dole 5 A Day
http://www.dole5aday.com

Site provides creative ways to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
Kids Nutrition Web Site
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/food/kidsnutrition/
Educational activities, links and information for kids, teens, parents and teachers.

Nutrition for Kids
http://www.nutritionforkids.com

FREE Feeding Kids Newsletter, as well as other nutrition resources by RD
Kids with Food Allergy
http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org 
Excellent site for recipes as well as many other food allergy resources.

Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones

Interactive sites focused on bone health geared to girls

BAM
http://www.bam.gov

 

BAM! was created to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. BAM! also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive activities to support their health and science curriculums that are educational and fun. Sponsored by CDC.

FDA Kids
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids

Interactive site for kids and teens includes Food Safety Quiz, , The Teen Scene and more

Meal Make Over Mom
http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/index.html

 

A fun site run by RD's.  Offers topics of interest to moms, such as customized shopping lists, recipes makeovers and nutrition tips.  Offers a free  "Makeover Mom's Club"  which helps mothers improve the way their families eat.

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