Active Living Canada
The Coalition for Active Living is a group of organizations and individuals working together to promote healthy, active living among all Canadians, enhance quality of life, and reduce the risk of illness associated with sedentary lifestyles.

American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 55,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. Almost 35,000 of them are board-certified and called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

American Cancer Society
This is the web site for the American Cancer Society. The site contains information on types of cancer, living with cancer, children and cancer, prevention, treatment options, and much, much more.

American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.

Ask The Dietitian
Joanne Larsen is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of hospital and clinical experience in nutrition counseling. She also brings her teaching experiences at the University at Minnesota Duluth, Lakewood Community College, Northeast Metro Technical College and Normandale Community College. Recently, Joanne wrote a book "Edmund's Food Ratings for Dieters," which is available in any Barnes and Nobles Bookstore. The web site has information on many different nutrition topics.

ASPEN Worldwide
ASPEN is a professional organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition. Its nearly 6,000 members are physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, scientists and other allied health professionals. ASPEN's strategic plan, the Itinerary for Tomorrow, outlines the direction the Society is taking to assure that every patient receives optimal nutrition care. Central to ASPEN's continued effectiveness is the exchange of expert clinical nutrition information and knowledge to all those delivering and receiving nutrition care.

Body Break
A healthier, active lifestyle will increase a person's longevity, all factors being equal. However, what's most important is that a person's quality of life is improved. They'll have more energy, improved self-esteem, increased stamina, opportunities to meet others, and the physical changes that can benefit them in their daily life. For the past 8 years, under the umbrella of Body Break, Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod have been communicating to the public the important message that making small lifestyle changes can benefit an individual and their families for a lifetime. Hal and Joanne believe that by encouraging and communicating their message in an entertaining, upbeat, and positive way, people will begin to fully realize the implications of their actions and take responsibility for their total well being. In turn, it will benefit us all. This is the official Body Break web site.

Canadian Diabetes Association
Charles Best, the co-discover of insulin, had a vision. Very early on he saw that the growing number of Canadians with diabetes were going to require an organization to serve their needs. In 1949, the Diabetic Association of Ontario was formed. As the provinces and territories formed their own associations, it became clear that if the provincial branches combined their resources they could more effectively serve their membership. This culminated in the formation of Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA). With 170 branches across the country, CDA is the largest non-governmental supporter of diabetes research, education and advocacy. Together with its sections and councils, its employees and volunteers, CDA plays an invaluable role in the everyday lives of the over 1.5 million Canadians who live with diabetes.

Canadian Pharmacists Association
The Canadian Pharmacists Association is the national organization of pharmacists committed to providing leadership for the profession of pharmacy. CPhA’s web site is your link to a comprehensive source of pharmacy practice support material, patient information and news on the association’s advocacy efforts and membership benefits.

Canadian Paediatric Society
The Canadian Paediatric Society is a national advocacy association committed to the health needs of children and youth. Since 1922, the CPS has worked to: advocate for the health and well-being of children and youth, promote quality health care for all Canadian children and youth, provide professional development opportunities for paediatricians, establish Canadian standards and guidelines for paediatric care and practice, promote the interests of children and youth and their physicians. As a voluntary professional association, the CPS represents more than 2,000 paediatricians, paediatric subspecialists, paediatric residents, and other child health care providers.

Centre for Health Promotion: Health Communication Unit
The Health Communication Unit is a provincial resource centre funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, Health Promotion Branch. Begun in 1993, it was developed to provide training and support in health communication. In 1997/98, its mandate was expanded to include health promotion planning, evaluation and policy change. It is one of three fully funded research units at the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto, along with the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (at the Addiction Research Foundation), and the Quality of Life Research Unit.

Centre for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply and on reducing the carnage caused by alcoholic beverages. CSPI seeks to promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol; it represents citizens’ interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and it works to ensure that advances in science are used for the public’s good.

Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) performs many of the administrative functions for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a sister agency of CDC, and one of eight federal public health agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director of CDC also serves as the Administrator of ATSDR.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
CCFA's mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.

Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the marketing organization for the largest sector of Ontario agriculture. The farmgate value is about 20 per cent of the province's agricultural production. DFO is owned, operated and completely financed by the 7,000 dairy farm families in the province. DFO markets milk and cream on behalf of all Ontario dairy farms to the processing industry. DFO was selected as the best name to represent the membership and to communicate high product quality.

Dietitians of Canada
The association supports research through the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research. They also support research communications through the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research an annual conference and Dietetic Research Day. They participate in research projects, to answer questions that dietitians face every day in their work.

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded in October 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is the largest autonomous agency within the United Nations system with 180 Member Nations plus the EC (Member Organization) and more than 4 300 staff members around the world. Following recent efforts to decentralize, FAO's staff includes almost 2 300 people at Headquarters and more than 2 000 working at decentralized offices and field projects. The Organization's 1998-1999 biennial budget is set at $650 million and FAO-assisted projects attract more than $300 million per year from donor agencies and governments for investment in agricultural and rural development projects.

Food Safety Project
This web site is made available by Iowa State University. The site contains information on common foodborne pathogens, food irradiation, resources and publications, the Food Safety Consortium, and ten steps to a safe kitchen.

Food & Drug Law Institute
FDLI is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to improving the understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies affecting the food and drug industry (foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, biologics, and animal health products). FDLI is neutral and nonpartisan, and it does not lobby or take a stand on any issue. FDLI is a membership organization. Its members are manufacturers of regulated products; law firms and consulting firms specializing in food and drug law and regulations; associations; and other service and supplier organizations. It has about 500 members, nearly half of which are manufacturers and suppliers.

Foodcom
This is the web site for Foodcom. Their goal is to network the food and beverage industry worldwide. The web site contains links to many different food related web sites. For anyone searching for food related information this is a must.

Foodnet
FoodNet is a business tool designed for food processors. It provides the best links to policy, regulatory, food safety, trade information and other sites. FoodNet is your gateway to the world. The site has information on regulations, food safety, trade, research, business, current issues, and other links.

Food Biotechnology Communications Network
The Food Biotechnology Communications Network (FBCN) is becoming Canada's leading information source for balanced, science-based facts about food biotechnology and its impact on our food system. In fact, FBCN is the only national organization to bring together all the interests of food biotechnology, right from the farmer to the consumer. As a result, FBCN brings both neutrality and strong credibility to the information we provide. FBCN offers a range of services including information referrals, a regional network of experts, a website and issues management activities. Joint initiatives are also important. The highly successful "A Growing Appetite for Information" was prepared in coordination with the Consumers' Association of Canada. Many groups, most recently the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors, have participated in educational and training programs.

Baking Business
Launched in January 2000 by Sosland Publishing, bakingbusiness.com is an online community for baking industry executives. Our mission is to be the most comprehensive, user friendly information resource for the baking industry. We accomplish this through the content provided by the 20 industry editors that produce 5 baking publications, as well as aggregated information from a variety of content partners like Lexis Nexis and Barchart.com.

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a national voluntary non-profit organization whose mission is to further the study, prevention and reduction of disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. In recent years, the Foundation has also taken a leadership role in advocating for heart healthy public policy.

Healthcare Reality Check
This is a web site with science-based information on alternative and complementary medicine. The web site has a dictionary, and online encyclopedia, literature, and much more.

Health and Human Services (U.S.)
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United State government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. HHS is the largest grant-making agency in the federal government, providing some 60,000 grants per year. HHS' Medicare program is the nation's largest health insuror, handling more than 900 million claims per year. HHS works closely with state, local, and tribal governments, and many HHS-funded services are provided at the local level by state, county or tribal agencies, or through private sector grantees. The Department's programs are administered by 11 HHS operating divisions. In addition to the services they deliver, the HHS programs provide for equitable treatment of beneficiaries nationwide, and they enable the collection of national health and other data.

Health Canada
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians. Health Canada ensures that health services are available and accessible to First Nations and Inuit communities. It also works closely with other federal departments, agencies and health stakeholders to reduce health and safety risks to Canadians.

Health Promotion Online
The Health Promotion and Programs Branch (HPPB) of Health Canada plays a national role in improving the physical and mental health and well-being of Canadians. HPPB develops, supports, promotes and coordinates health promotion and disease prevention programs. The branch also funds research projects and community-based projects which are consistent with the branch's programs and priorities, and is involved in the collection and dissemination of information. In addition, HPPB makes an important contribution to the sustainability and renewal of Canada's health system. Working in concert with other parts of the department and numerous partners in the public, voluntary and private sectors, the branch addresses a wide range of issues which affect the health of Canadians, such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, cancer, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, nutrition and physical activity. HPPB develops national strategies that are sensitive to local realities. With five directorates located in Ottawa and six regional offices across Canada, HPPB is structured to respond to national and regional issues as they emerge.

HPB Environmental Health Directorate
The Environmental Health Program (EHP) is part of Health Canada's Health Protection Branch. EHP is comprised of the Environmental Health Directorate, (EHD) which is located in Ottawa, and Regional Offices and Laboratories, which are located in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies and Western Canada. Through its people and its services, and with its partners and collaborators, the Environmental Health Program's vision is a Canada where people lead healthier and safer lives. Our role is to protect and improve the well-being of the people of Canada by assessing and managing the risks to health associated with the natural and technological environments. To achieve this, EHP administers legislation and agreements that have been undertaken by the Government of Canada in the areas of safe living and working environments. It identifies, assesses and manages health risks and provides sound and timely advice on environmental factors that can influence health and safety, to enable people in Canada to interact safely with their living and working environments.

Heart Health Resource Centre
The Heart Health Resource Centre (HHRC) is a project of the Ontario Public Health Association and is funded through the Community and Health Promotion Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The HHRC provides support to Ontario communities who are planning, delivering and/or evaluating comprehensive community-based heart health strategies. This builds on over six years of experience in providing training and consultation to the demonstration sites of the Ontario Heart Health Action Program.

Information and Resources for Non-Dieting Approach (HUGS International)
HUGS International Inc was started in 1987 by registered dietitian, Linda Omichinski. Searching for a more effective way to assist clients in her private and consulting practice, Linda developed a group counseling format on the empowerment model that emphasized eating for energy, physical activity for fun and self acceptance of genetic size and shape variations. In 1992 Linda authored You Count, Calories Don’t which brought her nondiet approach to public attention. The book is widely acclaimed for demonstrating how to “nondiet”. Complete programs for adults, teens and taste training accompanied by unique support materials have been developed based on the HUGS self responsibility empowerment model.

Institute of Food Science and Techonology (U.K.)
IFST is the independent incorporated professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. Its purposes are : to serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive food, nationally and internationally, to advance the standing of food science and technology, both as a subject and as a profession, to assist members in their career and personal development within the profession, and to uphold professional standards of competence and integrity.

KidsHealth Organization
KidsHealth is one of the largest sites on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation Center for Children's Health Media, their mission is to provide the best children's health information on the Internet! Only KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally hundreds of in-depth articles and features, and the site continues to grow every week.

Light Living
Light living is not just about changing your diet, it's about changing your life. A healthy lifestyle includes: healthy cooking, good nutrition, exercise and a healthy home life. Light living is about moderation, not sacrifice. The web site contains a great bounty of information.

Mayo Health Oasis (Mayo Clinic)
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Health Oasis, your source of reliable health information from Mayo Clinic. This site is directed by a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators. We update Mayo Clinic Health Oasis each weekday to bring you the most relevant health information. Their presence on the Web is a natural extension of Mayo's long-standing commitment to provide health education to our patients and the general public. The breadth and depth of Mayo's expertise allows us to present the most up-to-date information on a wide variety of medical topics. Mayo Clinic Health Oasis is the only Web site that gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 1,200 physicians and scientists at Mayo.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (U.S.)
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields as well as many basic science disciplines. The Institute's Division of Intramural Research encompasses the broad spectrum of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, inborn errors of metabolism, endocrine disorders, mineral metabolism, digestive diseases, nutrition, urology and renal disease, and hematology. Basic research studies include biochemistry, nutrition, pathology, histochemistry, chemistry, physical, chemical, and molecular biology, pharmacology, and toxicology.

New England Journal of Medicine
The New England Journal of Medicine On-line now offers subscribers access to full text plus several additional features. The Journal On-line continues to offer to all users many selections from the Journal, including abstracts of all scientific articles. The current issue becomes available on the Web Wednesday at 5 PM. The abstracts of Original Articles (reports of original clinical research) and Special Articles (reports of research on health policy) are available on-line, along with the names and institutional affiliations of the authors. If you wish to read an entire article, you can have it sent to you by mail or fax. In addition, the full text of the following features is available on-line: Images in Clinical Medicine, Editorials, Sounding Board articles (opinion pieces), Correspondence, and Book Reviews. For Review Articles, Brief Reports, and Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital, which have no abstracts, only the titles and authors' names and affiliations are available on-line. You may have these articles sent to you as well.

NYU-Nutrition Department
The Department’s innovative mission is to educate students, professionals, and the public about the role of food and nutrition in society, culture, health, and commerce. Department programs apply and integrate this information through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in three distinct but related areas of study: Nutrition, Food and Restaurant Management, and the new field of Food Studies. They also offer non-credit professional and continuing education programs in those three areas.

National Institute of Nutrition
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing leadership in promoting nutrition for the benefit of all Canadians. Established in 1983, NIN's objectives are to: serve as a credible source and objective authority on issues related to nutrition, foster nutrition research and education in Canada, and inform nutrition-related public policy deliberations.

Office of Complimentary & Alternative Medicine for National Institute of Health (U.S.)
CAM covers a broad range of healing philosophies (schools of thought), approaches, and therapies that mainstream Western (conventional) medicine does not commonly use, accept, study, understand, or make available. A few of the many CAM practices include the use of acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, therapeutic massage, and traditional oriental medicine to promote well-being or treat health conditions. People use CAM treatments and therapies in a variety of ways. Therapies may be used alone, as an alternative to conventional therapies, or in addition to conventional, mainstream therapies, in what is referred to as a complementary or an integrative approach. Many CAM therapies are called holistic, which generally means they consider the whole person, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.

Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
The Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (OPC) facilitates and empowers individuals, groups and communities to work towards the realization of their social, emotional, physical and environmental health and well-being. OPC is an incorporated not-for-profit agency. Launched in 1985, it is a catalyst for health promotion and prevention activities across Ontario, as well as a soundly conceived, cost effective resource centre.

Ontario Physical and Health Education Association
The Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) is a provincial not-for-profit organization with a membership comprising of approximately 1,500 individuals, organizations, and institutions. OPHEA exists to positively influence the lifestyles of Ontario's children and youth through the provision of quality leadership, advocacy, and resources in the area of physical activity and health.

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The vision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is: "To foster competitive, economically diverse and prosperous agriculture and food sectors and promote the economic development of rural communities."

Ontario Public Health Association
The mission of OPHA is to strengthen the impact of people who are active in public and community health throughout Ontario.

Partnership for Food Safety Education
The Partnership for Food Safety Education is an ambitious public-private partnership created to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness by educating Americans about safe food handling practices.

Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada's reputation for high-quality, objective and timely information has gained the confidence of the public both at home and abroad. Statistics Canada is constantly expanding its efforts to make more and more of the information they have available freely through its web site. Whether you are looking for statistical information on a particular topic or analysis of our latest surveys, they are sure you will find your visit interesting and informative.

Tufts University Nutrition Navigator
The Tufts University Nutrition Navigator is the first online rating and review guide that solves the two major problems Web users have when seeking nutrition information: how to quickly find information best suited to their needs and whether to trust the information they find there. The Tufts University Nutrition Navigator is designed to help you sort through the large volume of nutrition information on the Internet and find accurate, useful nutrition information you can trust.

UN Food & Agriculture Organization
The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded in October 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is the largest autonomous agency within the United Nations system with 180 Member Nations plus the EC (Member Organization) and more than 4 300 staff members around the world.

US Agency for International Development
The U.S Agency for International Development is the U.S. federal government agency that implements America's foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programs. USAID's history goes back to the Marshall Plan reconstruction of Europe after World War Two and the Truman Administration's Point Four Program. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed the Foreign Assistance Act into law and created by executive order USAID. Since that time, USAID has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.

US Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

US Food & Drug Administration
FDA ensures that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, that the cosmetics we use won't harm us, and that medicines, medical devices, and radiation-emitting consumer products such as microwave ovens are safe and effective. FDA also oversees feed and drugs for pets and farm animals. Authorized by Congress to enforce the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and several other public health laws, the agency monitors the manufacture, import, transport, storage, and sale of $1 trillion worth of goods annually, at a cost to taxpayers of about $3 a person.

USDA Centre for Nutrition Policy & Promotion
The Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNCS) ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. Through food assistance and nutrition education for consumers, FNCS encourages consumers to make healthful food choices. Today, rather than simply providing food, FNCS works to empower consumers with knowledge of the link between diet and health, providing dietary guidance based on research.

USDA-ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Centre
The mission of the WHNRC, as specified in 1980 legislation establishing the Center, was to define nutrient requirements and establish dietary recommendations that promote maintenance of optimal health; identify food constituents and dietary practices that improve function and performance; develop technology and methods to support this endeavor; and design and test strategies for nutritional intervention.

Vegetarian Resource Group
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. In addition to publishing the Vegetarian Journal, VRG produces and sells cookbooks, other books, pamphlets, and article reprints.

World Bank
The World Bank is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $30 billion in loans annually to its client countries. The Bank uses its financial resources, its highly trained staff, and its extensive knowledge base to individually help each developing country onto a path of stable, sustainable, and equitable growth.

World Health Organization
The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health, as defined in the WHO Constitution, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It develops, establishes and promotes international standards concerning foods and biological, pharmaceutical and similar substances.

Yahoo! Nutrition
This Yahoo! site contains a directory of Nutrition Sites.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild such as numbness in the limbs or severe such as paralysis or loss of vision. The society is dedicated to help stop the devastating effects of Multiple sclerosis.

Healthy Relationships Violence Prevention Curriculum
This site, is explained in this quote, which is found on the site: "Helping students to analyze the culture of violence that condones abusive behavior is the first step towards empowering them to create the violence-free culture of tomorrow."

About Snowboarding
This site reports all the news on snowboarding including celebrities, snow and resort reports, competitions, and their winners.

Summit Series Hockey
It was the series that brought the nation together ...and the goal that brought it to its feet. Everyone remembers where they were when Paul Henderson scored "The Goal" - and now, 25 years later, this page is here to help you re-live the moment. This site explores the excitements of the 1972 Summit Series hockey match-up between the Soviet Union and Canada.

Sports Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1955 to preserve the record of Canadian sports achievements and to promote a greater awareness of our nation's heritage of sport. In addition, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame will recognize and honour persons who, by their achievements, have brought distinction to Canada in their sport or by their contribution to the development and advancement of sport and athletic endeavour in Canada.