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Food & Nutrition: Resource Guide - Nutrition Education Resources

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Resource Guide to Nutrition Programs and Services 2005-2006: Nutrition Education Resources Local Nutrition Education Resources ~~ National Education Resources Local Nutrition Education Resources Bay Area Project LEAN 976 Lenzen Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 Promotes healthful food choices and physical activity in order to reduce nutrition-related chronic disease. California Nutrition Network (650) 573-2025 32 W. 25th Ave. Suite 203A, San Mateo, CA 94403 The Network enables public entities to enhance existing nutrition programs; provides nutrition education activities such as participation in local fairs and parent workshops. Services available in Spanish. CANFit (California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program) (510) 644-1533 Web site: www.canfit.org 2140 Shattuck Ave., Suite 610, Berkeley, CA 94704 Funds community-based interventions in nutrition education and fitness for low-income, multi-ethnic youth, 10-14 yrs old. Dairy Council of California (510) 286-0490 80 Swan Way #210, Oakland, CA 94621 Web site: www.dairycouncilofca.org Offers nutrition education materials and pamphlets for health and nutrition professionals providing information to the general public. EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) University of California Cooperative Extention Program Assists low income families to improve their diets, shop wisely, prepare food safely and learn about good nutrition Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (650) 871-7559 300 Piedmont Ave., Bldg B, Rm 227, San Bruno, CA 94066 Web site: www.ucanr.org Provides hands-on nutrition education for families receiving food stamps. Healthy Kids Resource Center (510) 670-4581 313 W. Winton Ave., Rm 176, Hayward, CA 94544 Web site: www.californiahealthykids.org Supports educators in promoting healthy lifestyles in school-aged students. Provides curricula, CD-ROMs, videos and other materials for free 4-week loans, within California. March of Dimes (415) 788-2202 1050 Samson Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 Web site: www.marchofdimes.com Specializing in perinatal health education programs and education materials for preventing birth defects. back to top National Nutrition Education Resources The resources listed below provide nutrition information and education materials to health professionals and the general public. Call for more information on specific resources. American Dietetic Association (800) 877-1600 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606 Web Site: www.eatright.org American Heart Association (800) AHA-USA1 (242-8721) 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 Web Site: www.americanheartassociation.com American for Science in the Public Interest (202) 332-9110 1875 Connecticut Ave, NW, Ste 300, Washington DC, 20009 Web site: www.cspinet.org Publishes Nutrition Action Health Letter. Also offers a free list of publications. Cooper Institute for Aerobics (800) 635-7050 12330 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75230 Web Site: www.cooperinst.org Preventative medicine and research on health issues such as exercise, behavior change, hypertension, children's health obesity, nutrition and aging. Eat Right and Exercise Campaign (510) 893-7900 1710 Webster St. Oakland, CA 94612 Provides trainings, curricula and materials for worksites, high schools and other community groups. Sponsors annual Spring Information Health Campaign. Environmental Nutrition, Inc. (800) 829-5384 or (212) 362-0424 52 Riverside Dr. #15A, New York, New York 10024 Web site: www.environmentalnutrition.com Publishes a monthly newsletter on food, nutrition and health. Covers controversial issues in a timely and unbiased manner. Written by Registered Dietitians. Healthfinder Web Site: www.healthfinder.gov Log on to Healthfinder to search a variety of topics for reliable consumer and health information. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Dairy Council (800) 426-8271 3030 Airport Rd. Lacrosse, WI 64603 Web site: www.nationaldairycouncil.org Offers education materials and pamphlets for health nutrition professionals who provide information to the general public. National Cancer Institute 1-800-4-Cancer (422-6237) 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 Web site: www.cancer.gov A national information service assisting individuals, health professionals and community groups. National Health Information Center (800) 336-4797 P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133 Web site: www.health.gov/nhic or www.healthfinder.org A health information referral service for people with health-related questions. Publications available. NCES, Inc. (800) 445-5653 or (877) 623-7266 1904 E. 123rd  Street, Olathe, KS, 66061 Web site: www.ncescatalog.com Comprehensive catalog of nutrition books, videos, teaching aids and general health information. President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (202) 690-9000 200 Independence Ave. SW, Room 738H, Washington, DC 20201 Web Site: www.fitness.gov Free publications available on physical fitness, nutrition, exercise and promoting a healthy life. USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center (301) 504-5719 10301 Baltimore Ave. Room 105, Beltsville, MD 20705 Web Site: www.nal.usda.gov/fnic Provides information on food, human nutrition and food safety. USDA Team Nutrition Food and Consumer Services (703) 305-1624 3101 Park Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Web site: www.fns.usda.gov/tn Pormotes healthy eating and physical fitness through fun and hands-on activities. Resources for schools. 5-a-Day-for Better Health (888) 323-3483 P.O. Box 942732, MS662 Sacramento, CA 94234 Web Site: www.ca5aday.com Provides campaign materials to promote eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and encourages exercise and activity. back to top