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Student Web Links
Comprehensive
Nutrition, Health, & Fitness
Children, Teens, & Families
Life Management Skills
Leadership & Service Learning
Nutrition, Health, & Fitness
American Cancer Society
Latest in cancer research, news, and information.
American College of Sports Medicine
Advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise, science, and sports medicine.
American Council on Exercise
Educational materials on health and fitness.
American Dental Association
Consumer news regarding numerous oral health topics, tips for teachers, and educational games.
American Dietetic Association
A comprehensive source of nutrition information.
American Heart Association
Information about heart disease and stroke; includes health, exercise, and nutrition information.
American Lung Association
Programs and information on how to fight lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health.
American Medical Association
Professional organization for physicians; provides news and information related to medical issues.
American Psychological Association
Mental health information for children and others.
American Public Health Association
Information on disease prevention and health promotion.
American Society for Nutrition Services
Nutrient information and articles from The Journal of Nutrition.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Information and technical assistance on the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act.
BAM! Body and Mind
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, information teenagers need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Includes data and statistics, publications, and other health information.
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Research-based nutrition information.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care and making it affordable for many low-income families.
FDA Consumer Magazine
New and in-depth information on how to get health and stay healthy, plus reports on current FDA activities.
FiberSource
Classroom materials, fiber history, product, and facts from the American Fiber Manufacturers' Association.
Food & Nutrition Information Center
A directory to resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel, and consumers.
National Center for Infectious Diseases
Dedicated to informing society about food borne illness and other diseases.
National Eating Disorders Association
Dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected.
National Health Council
With other member organizations, works to improving the health of all people, particularly those with chronic diseases and/or disabilities.
National Institute of Health
Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, oversees medical and behavioral research in the United States; includes health and scientific resources.
Nutrition Navigator
From Tufts University, a ratings guide to nutrition Web sites.
Shape Up America!
Information from the national initiative to promote healthy weight and increase physical activity.
Vegetarian Resource Group
Listings of vegetarian recipes and nutritional ideas for vegetarian diets.
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Children, Teens, & Families
Afterschool.gov
Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, links to federal programs that support children and youth during out-of-school hours.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
Knowledge advancement for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and communities through national program leadership and federal assistance.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Links to information about family and youth, financial management, nutrition and health, and community development.
Healthy Teen Network
Resource information for preventing adolescent pregnancy and helping teens who are parents. Formerly called the National Organization of Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting, and Prevention, Inc.
Human Development & Family Science Extension
Developed by The Ohio State University, provides information on dating relationships, at-risk behaviors in adolescents, family life, parenting, finances, and young children.
National Youth Violence Prevention Center
Resources for professionals, youth, and parents on a variety of youth violence-related topics.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Sponsored by a non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications industry, information for teens and parents on drug abuse prevention.
Whole Family
Dramatic scenarios on issues related to teen life, relationships, school, and families.
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Life Management Skills
AFSA Education Foundation
From the American Financial Services Association, organized to help consumers become financially literate, includes resource listings.
American Library Association
Public access to library and information services.
Career InfoNet
Wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, labor market conditions, career resource library, and useful career tools.
eLearners
Information on online colleges, universities, and programs.
Iowa State University Extension to Families
Research-based information on financial management, housing, nutrition, fitness, parenting, clothing, and more.
Job Shadow
A year-round effort to introduce young people to the world of work through job shadowing experiences.
O*Net Online
Database from the U.S. Department of Labor provides information for defining and describing occupations, including information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
From the U.S. Department of Labor, describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Skills USA
National organization that helps train students for technical, skilled, or service occupations through activities and contests.
SPRINGBOARD
Financial tools and calculators for auto loans, mortgages, plans, credit cards, and more.
Stay Safe Online
Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, educational material and other resources for online security.
U.S. Department of Education
Includes a Student Guide to Financial Aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Extensive investor information, including interactive quizzes, calculators, and publications designed for the classroom.
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Leadership & Service Learning
American Red Cross
Community service ideas and volunteer opportunities, plus health and safety services.
Americorps
Information on this network of national service programs offering a means for Americans to serve others that is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Character Counts!
Information on this alliance aimed at strengthening the character of young people, including its "six pillars of character".
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Information on this nonprofit national organization for young adults in Family & Consumer Sciences Education through grade twelve.
Learn and Serve America
Information on service learning from this supporter of community service projects in schools and community organizations.
National 4-H Headquarters
Maintained by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, as well as the United States Department of Agriculture, information for citizenship, leadership, health, personal development, communication, and more.
Youth Service America
Information and grants for youth community service projects from this resource center aimed to increase quality youth volunteer opportunities.
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