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Today nutrition information abounds. It is difficult to pick up a newspaper or magazine or to listen to the TV or radio news and not find a mention of nutrition. In addition, the Internet has a multitude of sites that have nutrition information and/or someone's opinion about a nutrition or health-related topic.

We have selected reliable sources of accurate nutrition information for you to link to. Check them out. If you can't readily find the information you need, just ask the experts at the National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics via e-mail

Nutrition Information Links

American Dietetic Association (ADA)

American Heart Association's Nutrition Center

American Heart Association's Simple 7 and My Life Check Assessment tool for consumers

Ask a Dietitian

Defining and Setting National Goals for Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Reduction, Circulation, January 20, 2010.

Heart Center Online

Healthy Heart - Cut the Salt: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Control: NYC DOHMH

Heart Information

The Importance of Population Wide Sodium Reduction as a Means to Prevention of CVD and Stroke, Circulation, January 13, 2011

Weight Control Info Network

December 4, 2011

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Disclaimer: This information is provided as a public service by the Illinois Dietetic Association, Inc. (IDA). The information is not intended to replace medical or legal advice and/or treatment. The distribution of information through these web sites shall not be deemed as an endorsement by IDA of the views expressed or of the products or services named. Individuals should contact a registered dietitian to answer food and nutrition-related questions or for nutrition services. All information is the property of the Illinois Dietetic Association, Inc., and may not be copied or modified without the written consent of the Illinois Dietetic Association, Inc.