Food & Nutrition Information for Consumers
Brochures, tips sheets and other resources to help you and your family achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Nutrition Information
- Healthy Eating for Kids
- Registered Dietitians...Bring Food and Nutrition Expertise to the Table
- Top Ten Reasons Why Consulting with a Registered Dietitian Can Benefit You
- Becoming Vegetarian
- Consumer Diet and Lifestyle Book Reviews
Reviews of popular diet books by ADA spokespeople.
Additional Sources of Nutrition Information
- Alliance Program Links
ADA forms alliances with other organizations to participate in coalitions and special projects.
- National Institutes of Health
Links to information about allergies, cancer, diabetes,digestive diseases, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, weight control and more.
- MedlinePlus
Provides medical information, references and resources.
- PubMed
An online searchable database of life sciences.
ADA Partner Consumer Education Programs
ADA corporate partners work closely with ADA to develop joint consumer education programs that inform and educate the public, health professionals and promote ADA members.
The Coca-Cola Company: Heart Truth Campaign
The Coca-Cola Company and ADA are working together to support the messages of the Heart Truth program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The Heart Truth™ is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. Visit the Web sites below for more information.
National Dairy Council: 3-A-Day of Dairy Campaign
The National Dairy Council and ADA have teamed up to educate consumers about the nutrition and health benefits of dairy foods such as fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
- Debunking Dairy Food Myths
- Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be
- Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be (Spanish)
- The Importance of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Planning Nutritious Meals for Children
(PDF version) - The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance: Making the Most of Milk
PepsiCo: License to Snack
PepsiCo and ADA are working together to develop education programs that help consumers make improved choices and promote healthful, active lifestyles.