Resources
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
American Dietetic Association
1-800-877-1600
The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, ADA is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy.
American Heart Association
1-800-AHA-USA1
The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Tips for healthy living, latest news about heart disease, and ways to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke are included on their site.
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4CANCER
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
Oldways
1-617-421-5500
Oldways is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 to promote healthy eating and drinking. Oldways was instrumental in the development of the Mediterranean diet pyramid that shows the importance of the right food choices and the pleasures of the table.
The Food Information Council
1-202-296-6540
A public education foundation dedicated to the mission of effectively communicating science-based information on health, food safety, and nutrition for the public good.
The United States Department of Agriculture
1-202-720-2791
Branch of the U.S. government charged with providing news and information on food, agriculture, and nutrition.
Whole Grains Council
1-617-421-5500
The Whole Grains Council is a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to increase consumption of whole grains for better health.
