LibGuides: Kinesiology: Web

Websites of Interest

Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) A part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the FNIC provides large selection of trustworthy food and nutrition resources.
Medline Plus A service provided by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus provides high-quality wellness information in both English and Spanish.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this resource provides evidence-based recommendations for Americans ages 3 and above to help promote good health.
President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) A federal advisory committee that strives to promote a healthy lifestyle for all Americans, regardless of background or ability,
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Every 5 years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture work together to publish the Dietary Guidelines for Americans based on the current research in nutrition science.

CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity The Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity provides strategies, funding information, and statistical information centered on healthy living.
CDC National Center for Health Statistics The nation's "principle health statistics agency" that compiles statistical information to help guide decision making and policy.

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