US Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Nutrition Introduction
The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Nutrition
One-page article with a complete overview of the importance of good nutrition in reducing your risk for health problems, including facts on nutrients, vitamins, body mass, snacking tips, and ChooseMyPlate.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Sun Safety
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Using Food Labels
Do you know how to read a food label? Food labels provide important information about the nutritional value of foods. In this lesson students will learn about food labels, healthful eating, nutrition facts, and units of measurement...
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: Looking Good, Feeling Good
A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin B12
This is a very brief write-up on vitamin B12, which is organized into several sections including, "Function," "Food Sources," and "Recommendations." Though not containing detailed information, this website serves as a good source of...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
All of the organ systems of your body are interdependent, and the skeletal system is no exception. The food you take in via your digestive system and the hormones secreted by your endocrine system affect your bones. Even using your...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Anemia and Fatigue
Briefly explains what anemia and fatigue are and how they are related. Also presents symptoms of anemia and the consequences of leaving it untreated.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cataracts
This article from KidsHealth is about cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. You will learn about how they form, and how they are treated.
Curated OER
Nutrition, Health & Heart Disease
This website provides information about nutrition, health, and heart disease. It also discusses specific types of vitamin and mineral supplements you can take to improve or maintain your health.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Heart Healthy Foods
Resource provides great information on the topic of heart healthy foods. The site is fairly in-depth with links scattered throughout for additional information on related subjects.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Niacin
This encyclopedia article on niacin, or vitamin B3, is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Riboflavin
Organized into several sections, including "Illustrations," "Functions," and "Food Sources," this encyclopedia article is a simple overview of B2, or riboflavin. Click on the thumbnails in the "Illustration," section to pull up...
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Alternative Therapies for Diabetes
Alternative therapies including acupuncture, biofeedback, and vitamin supplements are briefly discussed. Link to Combined Health Information Database for further research.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Science: Web Quest
Site offers an internet WebQuest on phytochemicals and a healthy diet. Provides internet resources to aide the user in their quest for knowledge.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Pernicious Anemia
This site contains details of pernicious anemia, alternative names, definition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, and complications. It also includes a picture of pernicious anemic red blood cells.
Other
Dieticians of Canada: Assess Yourself
Learn about your diet, BMI, and more with this resource from the Dieticians of Canada.
CNN
Cnn: Researchers: Iron Deficiency Common in u.s.
This article discusses that despite efforts of the U.S. to increase iron levels in children by introducing iron fortified foods, there is still a percentage of children found to be iron deficient.
Indiana University
Area 10 Math and Technology Project: Nutrition Labels
Lesson Plan involving all aspects of reading a nutrition label. Emphasizes math skills. Includes links to a teacher outline, student copies and reference materials.
Read Works
Read Works: Be a Juice Sleuth!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the difference between juice and juice drinks, cocktails, and beverages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Skin: Online Word Search Puzzle
Find words associated with skin (like scab, scar, germs, and senses) in this word search. When finished, rescramble the letters and play again.