Disclaimer - The Dallas Dietetic Association does not endorse any of the information and products contained in the following online nutrition resources.

• Child Nutrition
• General Nutrition and Health Information
• Calculators
• For Kids Only
• Organizations

Child Nutrition

• 24 Carrot Press
  This site was created by Connie Evers, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian who has worked in children's nutrition for many years. She posts weekly children's nutrition tips, a page on how to teach nutrition to kids, a feeding kids newsletter, and a page for visitors to ask Connie questions.

General Health and Nutrition Information

• Ask the Dietitian
  A registered dietitian, Joanne Larsen, M.S., R.D., L.D., answers questions on over 60 nutrition topics. Answers are very comprehensive and cover a variety of topics: chromium, diabetic exchanges, sports nutrition, anorexia, drug nutrient interactions.
• NCAHF (National Council Against Health Fraud)
  This is a non-profit, voluntary health agency that focuses on health fraud, misinformation and quackery. It is made up of health professionals, educators, researchers, attorneys and concerned citizens. This site has information on a wide variety of health products available over-the-counter. Visitors can also e-mail any questions they have about a particular product.
• Nutrition Analysis Tool
  University of Illinois nutrition analysis tool. Visitors can type in what they eat, then click on what nutrients they are interested in, and get a breakdown of their diet.

Calculators (be sure to visit the DDA Calorie Calculator too)

• Dallas Dietetic Association Calorie Calculator
  The Dallas Dietetic Association is pleased to present you with a means of assessing your daily calorie needs. Fill out this form and find out how many calories you should be consuming each day to maintain your weight if you are 19 years or older. If you make a mistake completing the information, click "Clear Form". Once your information is complete, click "Calculate"
• Body Mass Index Calculators
  This body mass index (BMI) calculator considers the visitor's age, and also computes the visitor's weight percentile in in relation to others of the same age, sex and height. There is a BMI calculator for women and one that is gender-neutral. This calculator was developed by Steven Halls, MD.

For Kids Only
The following sites are packed with food, nutrition and fitness information, recipes, games and more geared for kids.

• Dole 5-A-Day Site
• Florida Citrus Land for Kids
• Nutrition Café Game
  Sponsored by the Pacific Science Center
• Washington State Dairy Council Games
  Several games to test your nutrition knowledge and have fun! Sponsored by the Washington State Dairy Council.

Organizations

• Austin Dietetic Association
• Corpus Christi Dietetic Association
• Houston Area Dietetic Association
• San Antonio Dietetic Association

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Nutrition Tip

Get your folate with lentil soup.

Lentil soup can be a comforting and hearty item for the fall season. Along with folate, lentils also provide

• iron
• potassium
• phosphorous

Lentils can also be added to salads, casseroles, and stews.

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