Health Sites

American College of Sports Medicine

The 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 Obesity

Scientific 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 Channel

Funded 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

Calorifica

Food nutrient and calorie search engine. Find nutritional information for all of your favorite foods quickly and easily.

www.calorifica.com

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

An 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&5

Find 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 Service

Gourmet 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.gov

Source of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives.

www.healthierus.gov

HealthInsite

An 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.au

Provides 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 Australia

Independent, 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 Australia

Nutrition 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.gov

Provides 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

Quitnow

Australian federal, state and territory governments initiative to help reduce cigarette smoking.

www.quitnow.info.au

Sports Medicine Australia

Australian 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 Agriculture

Improving nutrition and health by providing food assistance and nutrition education and promotion, and managing.

www.usda.gov

World Health Organization

United 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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