Consumer Health

This website includes a lot of information about hot topics in food and nutrition, a tip of the day, and reviews by registered dietitians of popular dieting books.

The National Agricultural Library's website on food and nutrition provides over 2500 links to current and reliable nutrition information.

A gateway to reliable information from the federal government on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.

Search this database for nutritional information about foods, or view reports of foods that contain particular nutrients.

This website includes links to food safety and nutrition information campaigns from the FDA.

Let's Move! is the First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative to end childhood obesity by improving nutrition and increasing physical activity.

This calculator from teh American Dietetic Association uses sliding bars for a more visual approach to your BMI.

This body mass index calculator from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute also offers tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

American Heart Association tools for healthy living, starting with getting out for a walk!

This site includes up to date information about international outbreaks, health precautions to take when traveling, pre-travel vaccinations, how to find health care abroad, and destination-specific information.

This site from the World Health Organization has disease distribution maps, updates for travelers, and offers for purchase some books including the International Travel and Health Book and the WHO Guide on Safe Food for Travelers.

Here you can search for local clinics that offer pre-travel vaccination and consultation or post-travel medical consultation.