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VHA Nutrition Information Education
The VA has Registered Dietitians ready and willing to assist you with your nutrition and health concerns. Just ask!
-Let your doctor or nurse know you want to speak with a dietitian.
-At your next VA visit, ask to be referred to a dietitian.
-Ask if there are any same day appointments or nutrition classes with the dietitian.
-Contact your local VA. Ask to be transferred to the Nutrition and Food Service to schedule an appointment.
The VA Registered Dietitians are studing ways to provide better patient education:
In today’s techno-centric world, people (yes, even older people) are becoming ever more accustomed to the use of multimedia and interactive technologies to deliver entertainment and information. Recent advances in mobile computing have made it feasible to use these technologies to enhance bedside nutrition education, allowing us to better address the needs of all types of learners and create a more engaging, and more memorable, education experience. Currently, a pilot project us underway within the Memphis VA NFS department to determine the acceptability and efficacy of the use of such technology with hospitalized veterans.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Fact sheets -- Nutrition handounts developed by Registered Dietitians at Veterans Health Administration Medical Centers around the nation on a variety of topics.
Nutrition Information on the Internet:
Although we have made reasonable efforts to assure the accuracy of the information to which we have linked, the VH A Nutrition and Food Service does not assume responsibility for information.
Resource for further information:
Healthfinder
The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services has organized a large amount of information from federal and state agencies. There is an extensive list of web resources referenced. Also this site has a list of on-line medical journals, a database of toll-free numbers, a library locator, medical dictionaries and information about support and self-help groups.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published jointly every 5 years by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases
Internet References Handout
General Nutrition/Healthy Eating/Health Claim Questions
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics internet site which contains good consumer education information a variety of topics.
Mayo Clinic
Find information on good nutrition in a fun, user-friendly format. Read articles on topics of current interest, examine a virtual cookbook, and find answers to nutrition questions from the “Ask the Mayo Dietitian” section. A source of nutrition information that can be trusted!
Federal Consumer Information Center
The Consumer Information Center provides access hundreds of educational materials on health, food, and nutrition—all of which have been reviewed by government agencies.
Harvard Medical School Consumer Health Information
InteliHealth features Harvard Medical School’s consumer health information and advice for consumers. The nutrition and vitamin page is full of information on nutrient needs, fat substitutes, phytochemicals, healthy lunches and much more.
Quack Watch
An internet resource providing information on health fraud and quackery which provides discussions and review of current health and nutrition related topics. Operated by Stephen Barrett, M.D. Questions related to consumer health are answered by e-mail.
5 a Day
A resource to help you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Information Network Sponsor: Heart Information Network (founded by a heart patient and physician) – Acts as an on-line clearinghouse for news and information related to heart health. The “Nutrition Guide” is edited by a registered dietitian and offers articles grouped by topics.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute/NIH. At this site, consumers learn how to "Aim for a Healthy Weight", assessing their health risks and tips for controlling their weight. Tips include how to select a weight loss program, menu planner guide, recipes etc.
American Diabetes Association
Membership information, recipes, recipe of the day, events, educational information, legislative issues, shopping cart, etc.
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Patient education materials, publications, statistics
The Calorie Control Organization
A web site with several “calculators” (i.e.: calorie, exercise, weight maintenance, body mass index etc.) to use for calculating individual levels as well as recipes.
Vegetarian Resource Group
A web site sponsored by the Vegetarian Resource Group that provides info on diabetes and a vegetarian diet.
Diabetes Digest
Sponsored by the Diabetes Digest magazine. Contains a section on nutrition topics including recipes, weight loss tips, holiday and eating out tips etc.
Kraft Interactive Kitchen
A commercial site from Kraft Food, Inc. that provides information on recipes, mealtime ideas and information on Kraft Diabetic food choices.
Equal
Information about Equal sweetener, recipes and kitchen tips, brought to you by the manufacturer of Equal.
Sweet-N-Low
Information about Sweet N Low sweetener and recipes, brought to you by the manufacturer of Sweet N Low.
Spenda
Information about Spenda sweetener and recipes, brought to you by the manufacturer.
Aids Info Net
AIDS INFO NET: Offers nutrition fact sheets in printable form, also available in Spanish.
AIDS Information - Centers for Disease Control
HIVATIS: This is a site from the Centers for Disease Control on HIV/AIDS that lists links on subjects like supplements, travel and food safety and nutrition.
The Body
The Body- an AIDS/HIV Information Resource. Up-to-date research which covers healthful eating for AIDS, food safety, vitamins and minerals, and AIDS-wasting syndrome.
AIDS Nutrition
The AIDS Nutrition Service Alliance (ANSA) site includes various nutrition fact sheets and links to member organizations across the country.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
San Francisco AIDS Foundation- Nutrition and AIDS. Transcript of an interview with three AIDS nutrition specialists includes questions and answers about diet, exercise, Marinol, and supplements.
Weight/Obesity Management
MOVE!
MOVE! is a national weight management program designed by the VA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP), a part of the Office of Patient Care Services, to help veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.
Move Handouts
Weight Control Information - Center for Disease Control
Center for Disease Control site providing realistic tips on how to incorporate physical activity and good nutrition into your life. Provides practical and motivational tips for developing an effective activity program.
Calorie Control Council
A web site with several “calculators” (i.e.: calorie, exercise, weight maintenance, body mass index etc.) to use for calculating individual levels as well as recipes.
Healthy Lifestyles - American Dietetic Association
A web site sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, this site has a “Healthly Lifestyles” pull down menu which contains general information on nutrition and diets.
Liver Disease
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic Liver Disease: furnishes details on hepatitis, and cirrhosis, diseases directly related to alcoholic liver disease. Also explains other side effects related to alcohol abuse.
American Liver Foundation
American Liver Foundation: nonprofit health agency that focuses on prevention and treatment of liver ailments and hepatitis. Web site also provides a list of local chapters and support groups.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Society of Canada
This site is sponsored by the Osteoporosis Society of Canada and describes osteoporosis, tests for detection of the disease, and who is at risk for developing it. The site also features high calcium recipes.
Food Safety
Food and Drug Agency, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition web site which contains sections on consumer advise covering a variety op topics including foodborne illness, food storage and food preparation.
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