Vermont Dietetic Association

Nutrition and Health Resources Links

Consumers

American Cancer Society  

American Diabetes Association

American Heart Association  

EatingWell    

Fletcher Allen Health Care  

Fruits and Veggies Matters More 

National Dairy Council 

National Kidney Foundation  

New England Dairy & Food Council   

USDA MyPyramid.gov

Vermont Department of Health  

From the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

Resources for information, handouts, etc. when you click on the topic: 

Examples of what you will find:

• Quick Guide to Healthy Living:  A healthy diet can help protect you from heart disease, some types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes....link 
• Fruits and vegetables: More Matters:   Fruits and Vegetables Can Protect Your Health.  Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers...... link
• Online checkups: Nutrition link
• Take Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: link
• Watch Your Weight: link

Continuing Education

University of Vermont - Nutrition &  Food Sciences  

Professionals

www.bellinstitute.com  has nutrition presentations for heart / weight.