KidsHealth
KidsHealth is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence
About Pediatrics
Although this is a commercial web site, it contains helpful information about nutrition. This link goes directly to a helpful "calorie counter' that can help you discover how many calories you child requires each day. The site also has information about nutrition and excercise.
American Academy of Family Practice
Visit this site, sponsored by the American Academy of Family Practice, for information about hundreds of health issues involving members of the entire family.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Visit the "Parenting Corner" and "Health Topics" sections for information regarding your child's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
American Heart Association- Childrens Health Section
web site of AHA includes a link to healthiergeneration.org/kids, a new web site that is the latest step in empowering kids to start the Healthiest Generation ever. Kids who visit will find hilarious advertising spoofs, a game show, printable posters, an alarming glimpse of tomorrow and a survey that lets them sound off.
Center for Disease Control
Worried about "Bird Flu" and other communicable diseases? This site from the Center for Disease Control will help you cope with the very latest information about public health issues.
Mayo Clinic
Web site of The Mayo Clinic- providing "tools for healthier lives".
National Institute of Health
Slightly harder to navigate through than some other links in our Health and Safety category, the web site of the NIH also has more in-depth coverage of health issues than the other sites. Worthwhile if you wish to excel on some topics.
New Food Pyramid
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you Make smart choices from every food group, Find your balance between food and physical activity, and Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
WiredSafety
WiredSafety provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages.
