Besides association related information, this site also focuses on lifestyle and diet and their effects on disease and treatment. Remember to click through the large section on nutrition and diet, including dietary guidelines and recipes. The AMA is a large organization with wide-ranging topic interests. Browse the General Health page for nutrition-related information and the other pages for current trends, news and advocacy issues. This site provides an overview of the field of Public Health, focusing on nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention.
Current legislation affecting the field is also available.
This site provides information about professional society alliances, upcoming meetings, press releases, house testimony, position papers, jobs and links to related organizations. Although this site emphasizes organizational activities, the full text and abstracts of their official publication the Journal of Nutrition Online is also available beginning in 1997. In addition to information about the association and its meetings, this site also includes extensive information about publications, standards, certification and continuing education. This FDA site provides reports, guidelines and articles related to food safety and nutrition. The subjects covered include food labeling, food additives, dietary supplements and pesticides.