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Calculate Your Body Mass Index
Determine your body mass index and possible risks related to overweight
From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
 
Create-A-Diet: How You Can Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
 
Test Your Skills at Making Wise Restaurant Choices
From: Shape Up America!
 
Estimate Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack
Based on your risk factors, determine if you are at high risk for a heart attack
From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
 
Get Moving Calculator
Choose a physical activity and determine the calories burned
From: Calorie Control Council
 
Healthy Body Calculator
Estimate your calorie and nutrient needs, determine your healthy weight range, and get activity tips
From: Ask the Dietitian
 
How Do You Fare on Food and Fitness?
A checklist on healthy food and activity habits
From: University of Massachusetts
 
Interactive Healthy Eating Index
Analyzes and scores your food intake and gives nutrition tips
From: US Department of Agriculture
 
Live and Learn Quiz
Learn about your risk for heart disease and stroke and get information that can help you reduce it.
From: American Heart Association
 
Rate Your Restaurant Diet
Rate and improve your restaurant choices
From: Center for Science in the Public Interest
 
Safe Food 2000 Quiz
Check to see how safe your food preparation practices are
From: Center for Science in the Public Interest

 

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USDA National Nutrient Database
Online searchable database of food composition
From: US Department of Agriculture
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  • Portion Distortion Quiz
    From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
     
    Produce A-Z
    Look up nutrition facts, seasonal availability, and selection tips for fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts
    From: Produce Marketing Association and the Produce for Better Health Foundation

     

    Test Your Food Label Knowledge!
    From: Food and Drug Administration
     
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    Fit 4 Life
    From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
     
    Food Safety Quiz for Kids
    Check your food safety skills
    From: US Food and Drug Administration
     
    Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones
    Games and other activities about building strong bones
    From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
     
    Smart-Mouth.org
    Games about nutrition and how we make food choices
    From: Center for Science in the Public Interest
     
    Kidnetic
    Interactive fun fitness and nutrition activities
    From: International Food Information Council Foundation
     

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