Health SitesAmerican College of Sports MedicineThe largest sports medicine organization in the world. Promotes scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. www.acsm.org Australasian Society for the Study of ObesityScientific organisation of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other health care professionals interested in obesity research, treatment or public health initiatives directed at the prevention of obesity. www.asso.org.au Better Health ChannelFunded by the Victorian Government (Australia). Aims to help improve the health and well-being of the community. The website provides online health and medical information that is: quality assured, up-to-date, and easy to understand. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au CalorificaFood nutrient and calorie search engine. Find nutritional information for all of your favorite foods quickly and easily. www.calorifica.com Food Standards Australia New ZealandAn independent statutory agency working within an integrated food regulatory system involving the governments of Australia and New Zealand. Develops food standards, and joint codes of practice with industry, covering the content and labeling. www.foodstandards.gov.au Go for 2&5Find out about the benefits of fruit and vegies, nifty ways to get more fruit and vegies into your day, plus some super simple tasty recipes. www.gofor2and5.com.au Gourmet Dinner ServiceGourmet healthy meals, home delivered. The meals are convenient, healthy and save you valuable time and effort. All you do is heat and serve. Delivery is to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. www.gourmetdinnerservice.com.au HealthierUS.govSource of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives. www.healthierus.gov HealthInsiteAn Australian Government initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. Aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health. www.healthinsite.gov.au HealthyActive.gov.auProvides access to practical information and up-dates, news for families, parents, teenagers, children and their carers and older Australians on healthy eating, regular physical activity, overweight and obesity, particularly for children and adolescents a www.healthyactive.gov.au National Heart Foundation AustraliaIndependent, non-profit health organisation, funded almost entirely by donations. The Heart Foundation's purpose is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. www.heartfoundation.com.au Nutrition AustraliaNutrition Australia is an independent non-government, non-profit, community based-organisation that aims to promote the health and well being of all Australians. www.nutritionaustralia.org Nutrition.govProvides access to food and nutrition information from across the federal government. Serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers, educators and health professionals. www.nutrition.gov QuitnowAustralian federal, state and territory governments initiative to help reduce cigarette smoking. www.quitnow.info.au Sports Medicine AustraliaAustralian umbrella organisation for sports medicine and sports science professionals focusing on safe participation in sport and healthy physical activity at all stages of life. www.sma.org.au United States Department of AgricultureImproving nutrition and health by providing food assistance and nutrition education and promotion, and managing. www.usda.gov World Health OrganizationUnited Nations specialized agency for health. It's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Including physical, mental and social well-being. www.who.int |
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