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- American Obesity Association
- The American Obesity Association is focused on changing public policy and perceptions about obesity.
- Food and Nutrition Information Center Food and Nutrition Topics from A to Z
- Provided by the United States Department of Agriculture/National Agriculture Library and includes information on everything from allergies to weight and obesity (more like A to W).
- FoodFit
- Look here for recipes, customized diets, and useful tips. The FoodFit Company, part of The HealthCentral Network, was founded and incorporated in late 1998 in Washington, DC. Their mission is to promote and enhance the health of consumers.
- International Food Information Council
- Take a look at the Fact Sheets and Educational brochures for lists like: "10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for You."
- KidsHealth
- Doctor-approved information, articles, and even games! Great section for teens, including info. about smart snacking. Which has more sugar - a can of soda or a chocolate candy bar? You might be surprised!
- United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Information Center
- This site includes dietary guidelines, MyPyramid, food composition, and more.
- Yale University Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
- This site has lots of nutritional information, but take a look at this Food Facts link to find out which fast food icon is the second most recognized figure in the world.
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- Agnello, Frank. The Gotti Diet: How I Took Control of My Body, Lost 80 Pounds, and Discovered How to Stay Fit Forever
- (2006)
- Call number: 613.25 Ag61g 2006 TEEN
- American Dietetic Association's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide
- (2002) A reference on nutrition that uses the latest research to provide current and reliable answers to food and nutrition questions. This second edition features new chapters on nutrition and health conditions, and on the use and abuse of dietary supplements, along with information on womens health and nutrition, functional foods and phytonutrients for health; foodborne bacteria; managing body weight and todays popular diets; and nutritious ethnic food choices.
- Call number: 613.2 Am3536 2002
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking
- (2006)
- Call number: 641.563 G4124c 2006
- Marino, Peter. Dough Boy
- (2005) Overweight, fifteen-year-old Tristan, who lives happily with his divorced mother and her boyfriend Frank, suddenly finds that he must deal with intensified criticism about his weight and other aspects of his life when Frank's popular but troubled, nutrition-obsessed daughter moves in.
- Call number: Fiction Marino
- McGraw, Jay. The Ultimate Weight Solution For Teens: The 7 Keys to Weight Freedom
- (2003) The author of Life Strategies for Teens presents a weight-loss guide for teenagers, addressing the factors that contribute to weight gain and providing age-appropriate advice for weight wellness.
- Call number: 613.25035 M1784u 2003
- Schlosser, Eric. Chew On This: The Unhappy Truth About fast Food
- (2006) Examines the fast food industry with facts about its evolution and practices, the effects of fast food consumption on public health, and the international success of fast food.
- Call number: 394.10973 Sch396c 2006
- Schwartz, Ellen. I'm a vegetarian: Amazing Facts and Ideas for Healthy Vegetarians
- (2002) Provides an overview of the different types of vegetarians and the rationale behind their decisions, with information on vegetarian staple ingredients, tips on combining foods for best nutrition, sample menus, and recipes.
- Call number: 613.262 Sch953i 2002
- Schwartz, Erika. The Teen Weight-Loss Solution: The Safe and Effective Plan to Health and Self-Confidence
- (2004)
- Call number: 613.2508352 Sch953t 2004
- Silate, Jennifer. Planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks: a day-to-day guide to a healthier diet
- (2005) Provides information on how teens can plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks that will help build strong bodies.
- Call number: 642.4 Si31p 2005
- Wilson, Jacqueline. Girls Under Pressure
- (2003) Tired of being the least attractive of her beautiful friends, Ellis decides to go on a major diet to improve herself, yet as Ellie's physical appearance improves, her friends see a change in her personality as the dieting and exercising has turned her irritable and unpleasant to be around.
- Call number: Fiction Wilson
- Whytock, Cherry. My Cup Runneth Over: The Life of Angelica Cookson Potts
- (2004) Believing she is too big, fourteen-year-old Angel tries dieting and kick-boxing to lose weight, but thanks to her friends and the school fashion show, she discovers that her size is just right. Includes recipes.
- Call number: Fiction Whytock
- Wiatt, Carrie. The Diet for Teenagers Only
- (2005)
- Call number: 613.20835 W63d
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