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Governmental
Diabetes Public Health Resource
Links to reliable diabetes resources from the Centers for Disease Control. (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
Healthfinder
A free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Site offers links to hundreds of trustworthy resources. (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
Nonprofit
American Council on Exercise
Certifies personal trainers and educates the public on fitness safety and effectiveness. Site includes articles and a directory of ACE-certified health clubs and fitness professionals. (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
American Dietetic Association
Leading organization of professional dietitians. Its Journal of the American Dietetic Association sets the standard for scientific journals in its field. Site includes a directory of ADA-member dietitians and numerous free other resources. (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
American Heart Association
Top research, advocacy, and education organization in its field. Site includes tips for healthy living and a voluminous Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia, as well as advice on helping to raise funds for heart research and to lobby for public policy supporting heart health. (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
Choose to Move 2000
"A fun, free, and flexible physical activity program developed for women" by the American Heart Association. The program "lasts 12 weeks and is designed to help participants gradually increase their physical activity levels to 30 minutes on most days of the week -- a level shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Each week, participants receive information, tips and activities to complete. Besides helping women to establish physical activity as a habit, Choose To Move also offers information on healthy eating and weight management." (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
Delicious Decisions
An online book of tips for improving your diet, from the American Heart Association. Includes a "Rate Your Diet" quiz and other tools. (Last reviewed on 12/2/01.)
For-Profit
Weight-No-Longer
A Web-based weight-loss support group for women over 21, built and operated by three people who met online and have together lost more than 225 pounds. The site's proprietors seem to have a basic grasp of nutrition science, although none is formally trained in the field. ("While we don't claim to have all the answers, we do know that weight loss is possible, support is essential and we are here for you!" says one page.) Overall, the site is intelligent, helpful, and friendly. Prominent features include Before and After photos and a chat room. Membership is $25 for life. (Last reviewed on 6/30/03.) |
