Association sites
American Diabetes Association — This site is dedicated to information about diabetes and treatment options. The American Diabetes Association supports research, publishes scientific data, sponsors scientific research, and provides information and additional services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public.
American Dietetic Association — The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA members translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. Through efforts such as this website, the ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
American Obesity Association — The American Obesity Association (AOA) is the leading organization for advocacy and education on obesity. Its website contains a wide range of information for patients and healthcare providers alike, including the latest research news on obesity, consumer alerts, examples of health insurance coverage, tips on contacting members of Congress, information on tax breaks, and ideas for getting involved in advocacy at the community level.
American Pharmacists Association — This site is designed to help pharmacists improve medication use and enhance patient care. It also provides professional information and education for pharmacists.
Fitness site
ACSM.org — With more than 20,000 members, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the largest organization of its kind in the world. This website exemplifies its commitment to public awareness and education about the benefits of physical activity. The section geared to the general public offers free, printable issues of its quarterly newsletter —the ACSM Fit Society® Page— as well as brochures containing expert exercise guidance, important medical do’s and don’ts, and valuable consumer product information.
Government sites
healthfinder.gov — healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health information, developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal agencies. This site links to carefully selected information and websites from over 1,500 health-related organizations, includes many online checkups, and offers daily health news in English and Spanish.
womenshealth.gov — The National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) is a service of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. The NWHIC website provides a gateway to women’s health information resources developed by the Department of Health and Human Services, other Federal agencies, and private sector resources and covers over 800 topics.
USDA Nutrient Database — The U.S. Department of Agriculture”s Nutrient Data Laboratory maintains a comprehensive database on the nutrient content of thousands of food items for scientists, healthcare professionals, policy makers, and the general public. Visitors can search by specific food item (apple, hamburger, etc.) or by individual nutrient (calcium, niacin, etc.) for a printable list of nutrient contents or foods containing the highest amount of a single nutrient.
GSK industry sites
1on1health.com — 1on1health is a comprehensive resource for many health issues. It features a section on obesity for people affected by obesity and is an ideal starting point for learning about weight loss. Visitors can listen to interviews with weight-loss experts, hear patient stories, and use interactive tools that demystify nutrition labels and portion sizes. In addition, there is a health risk assessment tool, a waist-to-hip ratio calculator, and a downloadable food and activity diary that empowers patients to make wise decisions regarding their health and monitor their progress. This site is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline as an educational service.