Nutrition Regulations


158.854 Administrative regulation specifying minimum nutritional standards for
foods sold outside school lunch programs -- Restrictions upon sale of certain
foods and beverages -- Waiver -- Definitions -- Exceptions.

702 KAR 6:090. Minimum nutritional standards for foods and beverages available
on public school campuses during the school day; required nutrition and physical activity reports.

- http://www.pbhfoundation.org Produce for Better Health Foundation - Health news about fruits and vegetables, includes kids' activities.

- http://www.5aday.org Produce for Better Health Foundation - Nutrition education site which promotes eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables you needs every day, includes games and recipes.

- http://www.NutritionExplorations.org  - Nutrition Explorations – interactive site featuring meal planning, recipes, nutrition information, games.

- http://www.schoolnutrition.org School Nutrition Association - School Nutrition Association site providing news and publications, meetings, events and recipes.

- http://www.3aday.org 3 A-Day of Dairy – Promotes the 3-a-day program and included tips on improving kids' nutrition and fitness and recipes, using 3 servings of dairy products a day.

- http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org  National Dairy Council -Nutritional and product information, resources and recipes.

- http://www.eatright.org - American Dietetic Association Containing nutrition facts and list of resources.

- http://www.dole5aday.com - Dole 5 A Day - Nutrition education materials, fun games, puzzles, songs and coloring book about fruits and vegetables.

- http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/ - USDA Food & Nutrition Service - Nutrition education, healthy eating and physical activities.

- http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/  - Food and Nutritional Information Center - Food and nutrition topics and resources.

- http://www.southeastdairy.org/ - SUDIA - Southeast Dairy Association.

- http://www.healthykidschallenge.com  - Healthy Kids Challenge - Healthy for schools, families and communities, recipes and games.

- - http://www.sunkist.com/kids - Sunkist Kids - Healthy living messages in addition to  coloring page, crossword puzzle, games and fun facts about citrus fruits.

- http://www.healthychoices.org - Healthy Choice for Kids - Overall health program for kids provided by the growers of Washington state apples.

- http://www.americanheart.org - American Heart Association - Children's exercise and nutrition resource. Includes activities focused on Grades k-8.

- http://www.fandvforme.com.au  - Fresh for Kids - Facts about fruits and vegetables, recipes, nutritional information, and kids' pages. This website is sponsored by Sydney Markets & Brisbane Markets

- http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones - Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls - Fun, games, quizzes, ideas, and tips on what foods have calcium and what activities are good for bones and the body.

- http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm  - Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers - Explains the importance of variety to a healthy diet, getting enough protein, vitamins, and minerals; and quick foods. Includes recipes and a game.

- http://www.whymilk.com/ - Mix it with Milk -
Explains the nutritional value of milk, with the milk mustache hall of fame celebrities, contests and cooking with milk.

- http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/educate.html - FDA Center For Food Safety and Nutrition - Healthy eating and food safety coloring pages, games, activities, songs and quizzes for kids.

- http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp - Nutrition Explorations - Join Berry and the gang from The Pyramid Cafe to learn about building a healthy body. Features games, coloring pages, recipes, contest, and kids' panel.

- http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01272/  - Where's the Beef? - A project by schoolchildren explains farming, types of cattle, breeds, digestion, and products. Also discusses how mad cow disease has affected the world and gives some solutions to the problem.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html  - The Food Guide Pyramid –Interactive resource to teach how to use the food pyramid for healthy eating.

 - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html  - All About What vitamins and Minerals Do - Explains how substances like vitamin A,B,C,D,E,K, calcium, and iron work in the human body.

-http://www.learntobehealthy.org  - Learn to Be Healthy - An interactive health curriculm for grades 1-6. Educators can enroll and sign up for free lesson plans and curriculum materials.

- http://www.got-milk.com/  - Got-milk.com - Fun ways to learn about nutrition and the importance of milk and dairy products as they grow. Features milk recipes and games.

http://ific.org/about/students.cfm IFIC.org for Students -
International Food Information Council provides brochures and booklets, reviews, Qs and As, and fact sheets on nutrition topics. Includes information on sweeteners, pesticides, caffeine, allergies, and antioxidants.

http://www.exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/default.html Nutrition Café -
Be a Nutrition Sleuth, play the Grab-a-Grape game or build a meal in the Have-a-Bite Café.

- http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/labels.html Figuring out Food Labels
Explains how the label on a food package is a lot like the table of contents in a book, telling exactly what the food contains.

http://www.sunkist.com/kids/ Sunkist Kids -
Features coloring page, crossword puzzle, games and fun facts about citrus fruits.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html Why Drinking Water Is the Way to Go -
Explains what water does for the human body.

- http://www.foodstudents.com/ Food Students
Offers information about food production, nutrition, and biotechnology. Includes puzzles, quizzes, trivia, and encyclopedia of terms. (English and German)

http://www.geocities.com/perfectapple/welcome.html All About Apples -
About the science and production of apples, apple trees, and their healthy qualities.

http://kidnetic.com/ IFIC -Offers interactive games, recipes, and tips for healthy eating and living. Sponsored by International Food Information Council Foundation

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/closet/games/mission_nutrition.html Mission Nutrition -Interactive game to help kids test what they know about healthy foods.

http://library.thinkquest.org/10991/index.html - Nutrition on the Web for Teens - Learn about world nutrition, exercise, and common health myths. Use the diet planner or take a food quiz. (English, Spanish and German)

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/diet.html  -Is Dieting OK for Kids? - Explores what types of dieting are - and aren't - safe. Also includes tips for losing weight in a healthy fashion.  Sponsored by Nemours Foundation.

http://burgertown.kidscom.com/  -ZIP 4 tweens -A safe site for kids with kid-created beef recipes, nutrition fun facts, and quizzes and information on food safety and fitness.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/breakfast.html -Kids Health for Kids - Ready, Set, Breakfast -Tells why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

- http://www.coolmeals.co.uk/  - Initial Catering Coolmeals - Features food facts, activities, and virtual body lab.

http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/nutrition/veggieteens.html Vegetarianism in Teens -Discusses different types of vegetarians, reasons teens choose this diet, the health benefits, and nutrition concerns with this type diet. Sponsored by Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

http://www.floridajuice.com/cm_nutrition_teachers.php Florida Citrus Land - Introduction to citrus fruits, Games, food pyramid, , coloring pages for kids plus recipes from The Florida Department of Citrus.

- http://www.thefruitpages.com/education.shtml  - The Fruit Pages - Educational information on fruit, including ten reasons to eat fruit, the fruit alphabet, and a newsletter.

- http://www.funwithfood.com/kidsclub.html -Fun With Food -helps children, parents, and educators discover good nutrition together through fun, educational, hands-on activities that bring about life-long learning and good health.

- http://www.chiquitakids.com/  - Chiquita Kids - information on health, nutrition, sports, and games Sponsored by Chiquita.

http://www.empoweredkidz.com  - Empowered Kidz: The Power of Healthy Eating - Information, resources and activities for kids and parents on healthy eating, dieting, body image and eating disorders

http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/wellness101.html  - Wellness 101 -Educational program focusing on nutrition, fitness, and overweight prevention for young women ages 12 to 20. Includes exercises to stretch and tone, quizzes, nutrition guides, and FAQs.

Food and Nutrition - http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/
Facts about food, body weight, and special diets for those with allergies or disease. Includes recipes and information about how to read them.

California Strawberryville - http://www.calstrawberry.com/strawberryville/default.asp
Offers strawberry related clubs for kids, stories, strawwordy searches, painting lessons, recipes and games.

Healthy Eating Tips for Teens - http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/268.cfm
Offers information about how to fuel the body for energy and health. Includes carbohydrates, proteins, good and bad fats, and sample menus.

Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter - http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs.

USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory - http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
Gives you all the nutrient data of foods in the different food groups.

 

24 Carrot Press for Children
www.nutritionforkids.com
Back issues of Feeding Kids newsletter, written by a registered dietitian, should appeal to parents, educators and nutrition professionals.

Tiny Tummies
www.tinytummies.com
Objective and well-written advice from a professional for parents engaged in the constant challenge of raising children to be healthy eaters.

Yummy Designs
www.yummydesigns.com
Innovative nutrition education materials for dietitions, food services, teachers and parents.

National Pork Producers
www.porkandhealth.org
Activities for kids, advice for grown-ups, and educational materials for nutrition professionals are all available here.

Healthy Table
www.healthytable.org
Listing of nutrition links for parents, teens, kids and teachers.

Iowa State University
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/educate.html
Resources for parents, educators and kids. Includes food safety information.

Dole 5 a Day
www.dole5aday.com
Very large fun site includes an encyclopedia of information about fruits and vegetables.

Nutrition Explorations
www.nutritionexplorations.org
Learning activities for the National Dairy Council bring Chef Combo's message of "making good food choices" to grade school students.

USDA for Kids
www.usda.gov/new/usdakids/
Lots of information and activities about food, nutrition, and agriculture-related topics.

Family Food Zone
www.familyfoodzone.com
Family focused nutrition information from the Dairy Council

Washington State Dairy Council
www.eatsmart.org
Games for school-age children, free resources and on-line catalog.

Promote Food.com
www.promotefood.com
Lists nutrition books for children, recipes and games.

NEAT Solutions for Healthy Children
www.neatsolutions.com
Nutrition and health education materials, books, music, and lesson plans.

Kids & Nutrition
www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/food.htm (click on Kids & Nutrition)
Kids & Nutrition provides links to nutrition and health information and educational activities for parents, teachers, teens, and young children.

The Center for Families at Purdue University
www.cfs.purdue.edu/CFF/promotingfamilymeals
The Center for Families at Purdue University web site hosts a section to provide research and resources on the importance of the family meal

 

Website updated: Monday, April 30, 2007

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