American Association of Retired Persons
AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of... Detalles >
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) was originally established as the American Society for the Control of Cancer in 1913, and became the ACS in 1945. ACS is the voluntary organization dedicated to elim... Detalles >
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American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association (ADA), founded in 1917 as the professional society for dietitians, promotes the science of dietetics and nutrition, and public and professional education in these are... Detalles >
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA), a nonprofit, voluntary health agency funded by private contributions, is dedicated to the reduction of death and disability from cardiovascular diseases, includin... Detalles >
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American Institute for Cancer Research
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), a non-profit organization, fosters research on diet, nutrition and cancer and educates the public about the results. Call toll-free to request educat... Detalles >
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American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a professional and scientific organization, established to encourage the development of improved patient care through clinical nutr... Detalles >
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Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, nonprofit health organization helping take greater control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases-... Detalles >
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Calorie Control Council
The Calorie Control Council, established in 1966, is an international association representing the low-calorie and diet food and beverage industry. The Council seeks to provide an effective channel o... Detalles >
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Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a national resource for information and education about cancer. The CIS operates a toll-free telephone service, 1-800-4-CANCE... Detalles >
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Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is one of five product-oriented centers of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The mission of CFSAN is to promote and protect the public he... Detalles >
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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, conducts applied research and analysis in nutrition knowledge and attitudes, dietary survey method... Detalles >
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Center for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), founded in 1971, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the public with information about food, the food industry, and government regu... Detalles >
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Farm Animal Reform Movement, Vegetarian Information Service
The Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM), Vegetarian Information Service compiles and distributes information on vegetarianism and on impacts of intensive animal agriculture on animal welfare, consumer... Detalles >
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Food and Nutrition Board
The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), established in 1940, advises public agencies on implications of nutrition research for food safety, nutritional status and health, food technology, food resources, ... Detalles >
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HCF Nutrition Research Foundation, Inc.
The HCF Nutrition Research Foundation is a non-profit, public foundation founded in l979. HCF promotes nutrition as a choice for better health, as well as advocating a healthful lifestyle which inclu... Detalles >
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International Food Information Council Foundation
The International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) is a non-profit, educational organization designed to be a force that helps the media, educators, health professionals and scientists effec... Detalles >
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National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Requests for cancer information from patients, the general public, and health professionals are answered by the Public Inquiries Section of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Public Inquiries Offic... Detalles >
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National Dairy Council
The National Dairy Council (NDC), established in 1915 by the dairy industry, conducts and funds research on the nutritional value of the U.S. food supply, foods and health, and the role of milk nutrie... Detalles >
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North American Vegetarian Society
The North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) was established to promote vegetarianism and provide a support network for vegetarians, and those interested. The NAVS conducts educational programs in ad... Detalles >
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (U.S.A.)
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association is a group for parents and professionals interested in children affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome. The Association provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and ... Detalles >
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TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS Club, Inc., which stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, was founded in 1948. It is a nonprofit, non-commercial weight control support group with approximately 10,370 chapters. The TOPS program f... Detalles >
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