Nutrition Resources

My Pyramid - This government website provides detailed info about nutrition, dietary guidelines, tips and resources.  The My Pyramid Tracker will let you asses your food and activity levels.

Nutrition Data - Allows you to input a recipe and create a nutritional information label. Has a complete calorie counter.

Nutrition.gov - A clearinghouse of information about nutrition and health.

Health/Fitness Tools & Tests

Target Heart Rate Calculator - Find your target heart rate for exercise.

Fitness Quiz - Test your fitness awareness.

Activity/Calorie Calculator - How many calories will your activity burn?

BMI Calculator - Calculate your body mass index with this tool.

Daily Caloric Needs Calculator - How many calories do you REALLY need to eat?

Portion Distortion Quiz - This is great. What do you really know about proper portion sizes?

Diet Resources

Weight Watchers - One of the best weight loss programs around, the online component of this program offers tips, recipes, and message boards.

Ediets.com - a consortium of the most popular diets, all in one place. Includes fitness info, news, and more.

Weight-Control Information Network - this government site has many resources for weight loss and health.

Cooking

Epicurious - A marvelous site for people who love to eat. Recipes, suggestions and much more.

Cooking Light - Healthy recipes with nutritional information.

The World's Healthiest Foods - Recipes and information.

Lo-Cal Diner - A wealth of low calorie recipes.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian Times - The website for the magazine, filled with recipes and information about vegetarianism.

Vegweb - Vegan and vegetarian recipes and resources.

Cooking and Children

Cooking With Kids - Kid-friendly recipes and tips.

Star Chefs Cooking With Kids - More kid-friendly recipes.

Fitness

Eat Smart. Play Hard - Teaches kids and adults to eat healthy and by physically active every day.

President's Challenge - Online fitness challenge to encourage 30 minutes of exercise a day.

Choose to Move - The American Heart Association's free 12-week fitness program.

More Great Resources