NIH Division of Nutrition Research Coordination

Resources for Nutrition Education

http://dnrc.nih.gov/nutrition_education/index.shtml

The National Institutes for Health’s Division of Nutrition Research Coordination provides many resources for nutrition education.  This site has links to resources about condition-specific nutrition recommendations published by agencies including the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).

Training Curriculum for Professionals

“Nutrition for Children with Special Health Care Needs”

http://depts.washington.edu/pwdlearn/web/modules.php

Pac West MCH Disability Learning Network has published six training modules for professionals on nutrition for children with special health care needs.  Topics include growth assessment, dietary intake and determining individual needs, feeding skills, fluid and bowel problems, integrating community services and programs, and developing a family-centered plan.

American Dietetic Association

http://old.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/index.html

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.  ADA is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

The Arthritis Foundation

http://www.arthritistoday.org/nutrition-and-weight-loss/index.php

Provides information on how nutrition affects arthritis and related conditions.  This site offers information about healthy eating, weight loss, recipes and vitamins & minerals an other helpful advice for individuals with arthritis.