Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsThe world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. It represents more than 112,000 credentialed practitioners — registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, registered, and other dietetics and nutrition professionals holding undergraduate and advanced degrees in nutrition and dietetics, and students — and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.
American Society for NutritionA professional organization to develop and extend knowledge of nutrition of all species through fundamental, multidisciplinary, and clinical research; facilitate contact among investigators in nutrition, medicine and related fields of interest; support the dissemination and application of nutrition science to improve public health and clinical practice worldwide; promote graduate education; promote the training of physician scientists; provide reliable nutrition information to those who need it, and advocate for nutrition research and its application to development and implementation of policies and practices related to nutrition.
Center for Nutrition Policy and PromotionPart of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), CNPP carries out its mission to improve the health of Americans by (1) serving as the Federal authority on evidence-based food, nutrition and economic analyses to inform policy and programs; (2) translating science into actionable food and nutrition guidance for all Americans; and (3) leading national communication initiatives that apply science-based messages to advance consumers’ dietary and economic knowledge and behaviors.
Center for Science in the Public InterestProviding practical, science-based advice to consumers interested in nutrition, food safety, and health, and leading advocacy for a healthier food environment in communities nationwide.
Dietary Guidelines for AmericansThe USDA's food-based recommendations to promote health, help prevent diet-related chronic diseases, and meet nutrient needs.
MedLine PlusHealth Information from the National Library of Medicine
Nutrition.govA USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help consumers make healthful eating choices. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.
CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and ObesityA division of the CDC that leads US public health efforts to prevent chronic diseases by promoting good nutrition, regular physical activity, and a healthy weight. It provides data, programming information, and practical tools. It also addresses health and nutrition disparities.
