The South Dakota Department of Health exercises no control over the content of these sites and provides the links for informational and reference purposes only. This information is not a substitute for medical care. Nutrition related links .
Nutrition is important in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Second only to tobacco use, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity are the principal risk factors to the leading causes of death and disability. The site also includes a variety of healthful recipes. The Dole Five A Day Program is an interactive and fun site that promotes healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Lots of information on fruits and vegetables. Dairy Council of the Upper Midwest provides this interactive website for parents and caregivers of kids ages 3-11.