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| These sites are portals into some of the specialized diets. |
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Everything from Atkins to Slim-Fast, Vitamins to Whitestrips, and all manner of personal care appliances, all at low prices.
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| National Diabetes Education Program |
This user-friendly site has a wealth of diabetes-related information sponsored by a variety of government health agencies. Here you’ll find detailed articles about diabetes and pre-diabetes, including information on control, treatment, and prevention of the condition, as well as information specifically about diabetes in children.
Not only consumers but professionals alike will find useful info here. In addition to patient education materials, the “Resources” section has a variety of publications geared toward health professionals, school personnel, and those working in business and managed care.
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| The Body - An AIDS/HIV Information Resource |
This site is bright and easy to use, but, more importantly, it covers the matter of nutrition for people with HIV and AIDS in a thoughtful and balanced manner. Articles cover topics including healthful eating for AIDS, food safety, vitamins and minerals, and AIDS wasting syndrome, and are well-written and appropriately referenced. Up-to-date research and useful tips on using food to stay and feel well are presented side-by-side.
Readers can submit their questions to physicians with expertise in a specific area of HIV-related care and receive clear and concise answers. The tone of the whole site is neutral and informative, rather than overly promotional or judgmental. It’s an excellent resource that helps cut through the clutter.
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| American Cancer Society |
There’s a lot of valuable information about cancer on this site, and it’s written in a clear, readable style. The site has a new look that includes a large nutrition section. You will end up in this section from many points on the site, but the easiest way to get there is to click on “Health Information Seekers” then on “Prevention and Early Detection” and finally “Food and Fitness.”
“ACS Guidelines” focuses on the role diet and activity can have on cancer prevention. It also includes “Common Questions About Diet and Cancer,” which is a series of brief statements on topics frequently in the news, such as antioxidants, grilled foods, garlic, and pesticides. “Nutrition During Treatment” has practical information about nutrition therapies to manage side effects of treatment.
This is a worthwhile site for people who are either looking for possible ways to prevent cancer or who are currently coping with cancer.
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| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Whether you’re trying to control your blood pressure through dietary means or you’re a health professional counseling patients at high risk for heart disease, you can count on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to provide you with the tools you need.
“Health Information and Publications” houses resources on hypertension, cholesterol, and obesity. Included within are interactive features such as quizzes, step-by-step tutorials and assessment tools.
The materials designed for the general public include a 16-page handout on the DASH diet, a selection of recipes entitled “Heart-Healthy Home Cooking African American Style,” and a simple, orderly booklet on eating to lower blood cholesterol, just to name a few.
Professionals can also look here for practical guidance, including tips on “Implementing Recommendations for Dietary Salt Reduction,” and “Clinical Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity.” Some information is also available in Spanish. All documents are available online and by mail.
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