This document was compiled by the library staff at the Delaware Academy of Medicine. It is a guide to assist you in researching personal health information, and is not exhaustive. The library staff does not attempt to interpret health information or provide medical advice. Please contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Resources in Delaware
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Delaware Department of Education
P.O. Box 1402
Dover, DE 19903-1402
Phone: 302-739-4718
Fax: 302-739-6397
Contains links to information on: National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Summer Food Service Program; and Nutrition Education.
http://childnutrition.doe.state.de.us
Christiana Care Health System
Eugene DuPont Preventive Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute (PMRI)
3506 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-661-3000
Nutrition Services include: Choosing the right foods for healthier eating; Cooking for the health of it; Individual clinical nutrition services; Living with Diabetes; and Weight loss programs.
http://www.christianacare.org/body.cfm?id=414
Delaware Cooperative Extension,
University of Delaware
New Castle County Extension Office
910 South Chapel Street
Newark, DE 19716-1303
Phone: 302-831-2667
Kent County Extension Office
2319 South DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302 697-4000
Sussex County Extension Office
Research and Education
R.D. 6, Box 48
Georgetown, DE 19946
Phone: 305-856-7303
The Consumer Science Education Program and the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education program provide information on food and nutrition.
http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/ncc
Delaware Health & Social Services - Division of Public Health
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Supplemental Food Program
Blue Hen Corporate Center, Suite 4B
655 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-739-4614
Serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Blue Hen Corporate Center, Suite 201B
655 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-741-2900
http://www.state.de.us/dhss
Food Bank of Delaware, Inc.
14 Garfield Way
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-292-1305
Provides fresh produce distribution and free 20-hour nutrition education called “Life Skills Initiative”.
Food Stamp Program (DSS, DHSS)
P.O. Box 906
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302 - 577- 4880
Helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
Henrietta Johnson Medical Center
601 New Castle Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-655-6190
Provides health education for adults and adolescents.
Manna Nutrition Program
1121 Forrest Avenue
Dover, De 19904
Phone: 302-734-1200
Provides daily nutritionally sound meals to older low income Delawareans in strategically located group settings.
Meals on Wheels
New Castle County
Newark Senior Center (Newark)
200 White Chapel Road
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-737-5747
St. Anthony Center
1703 West Tenth Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: 302- 421-3733
Kent County
Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-734-1200
Sussex County
CHEER
546 South Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19974
Phone: 302- 856-5187
Meals On Wheels
Lewes & Rehoboth
32409 Lewes Georgetown Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: 302-645-7449
A daily nutrition program for the senior or disabled homebound adults, administrated by local nonprofit agencies.
http://www.mealsonwheelsde.org
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club
This "international nonprofit weight loss support group" does not sell or promote any particular products. The site contains articles which offer encouragement, recipes, health tips, and success stories. You can search for local chapters with a zip code.
http://www.tops.org
Online Resources
5 a Day the Color Way
Offers teaching aids, news, recipes, products and a kid’s page, all designed to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health. From the Produce for Better Health Foundation
http://www.5aday.org
aboutproduce.com
Includes recipes, news, nutrition information, selection, and storage tips for vegetables, fruits, nuts, and herbs. Links to articles, "ask the expert" feature, and fun facts included.
http://www.aboutproduce.com
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Contains information on diet and nutrition; an introduction to careers in dietetics; a list of upcoming conferences and events; a directory of nutrition professionals; and related links.
http://www.eatright.org
American Heart Association (AHA): Delicious Decisions
A site for learning how to eat right, stay fit and establish good habits for a lifetime. Features the AHA Food Pyramid, grocery shopping advice, recipes, heart-healthy tips for dining out and suggestions for a fitness routine.
http://www.deliciousdecisions.org
Carbohydrates: Going With the (Whole) Grain
An overview of carbohydrates and their role in nutrition. Discusses the glycemic index, insulin, whole grains and high-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate diets. From the Harvard School of Public Health.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
Eat 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health
Developed to encourage Americans to eat at least five servings of fruits or vegetables every day, this site contains recipes, links to health organizations and publications, and quick tips on how to meet the five-a-day goal. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and the Produce for Better Health Foundation.
http://www.5aday.gov
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
Includes links about eating disorders, child nutrition, food safety, healthy school meals, dietary supplements, food composition, and various food pyramids.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
Get Up and Do Something
A program of the Delaware Coalition to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition that aims to increase regular physical activity and improve the nutritional health of Delawareans.
Email: info@degetup.org
http://www.getupanddosomething.org
International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)
Good industry source on food-related issues: nutrition, food additives, pesticides, caffeine, E. coli, MSG, biotechnology, aspartame, food allergies, irradiation etc. Includes a glossary of food related terms.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html
HealthierUS.Gov
This site aims to be a "source of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives." From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.healthierus.gov
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Simple guidelines for healthier living, based on exercise, moderate eating, and a balanced diet.
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines
Nutrition Data
Provides a searchable database of food composition and nutrition information. Includes nutritional data for some fast-food restaurants and other nutrition tools.
http://www.nutritiondata.com
Nutrition Information and Resource Center (NIRC)
Provides links to nutrition topics, including general nutrition and nutrition for various age groups, chronic disease states, people with limited resources, and sports and fitness.
http://nirc.cas.psu.edu
The Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating
It offers tips for healthy eating, gives information on the various components of diet (fats, carbohydrates, fruit, protein, etc.), and discusses how to interpret media coverage of diet and nutrition news.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource
Weight-control Information Network (WIN)
WIN provides health professionals and consumers with information and materials on obesity, weight control, and nutrition.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/win.htm
Books
American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food & Nutrition Guide
Roberta Larson Duyff. 2nd ed. Wiley, 2002. 658p.
Explains everything you need to know about eating healthy, with simple, practical tips and flexible guidelines designed to help you choose nutritious, flavorful, and fun foods to suit your needs and lifestyle at any age.
American Dietetic Association Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids: How Your Children Can Eat Smart from Five to Twelve
Jodie Shield, Mary Catherine Mullen. Wiley, 2002. 240p. (paperback)
Offering delicious recipes your child won’t be able to resist, this timely reference gives you all the nutrition knowledge you need to teach your child how to eat smart–now and for the rest of his or her life.
Bowes & Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used
Jean A.T. Pennington, Anna De Planter Bowes, Helen Nichols Church. 18th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004. 512 p.
Supplies authoritative data on the nutritional value of foods in a quick and easy reference form. The main table lists more than 8,500 common foods and contains data on the nutritional content of foods, organized by food groups
The Complete Book of Food Counts
Corinne T. Netzer. 6th ed, Dell Publishing Co., 2003. 911p. (paperback)
Provides all the essential counts for generic and brand-name foods, fresh, frozen, and fast-food items--even gourmet and health foods.
Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook: Basic Information About Nutrition.
Dan R, Harris, ed. (Health Reference Series, v. 15), Omnigraphics, 1999.
Dietary guidelines, the food guide pyramid, nutritional advice for specific age groups, current nutritional issues and controversies, food labeling and latest developments in nutritional research are all covered here.
Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution
Robert C. Atkins. Avon Books, 2001. 560p.
Contains weight loss, weight maintenance, good health and disease prevention information through the Atkins nutritional approach.
Note: This book is listed as an example of a currently popular diet. The Delaware Academy of Medicine does not endorse the use of this diet or publication.
The Family Nutrition Book: Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Your Children - From Birth through Adolescence
William Sears. Little, Brown, 1999. 432p.
A guide to feeding a family, including information on nutrition, how the body works, reading food labels, trimming fat from your diet, helpful food lists, top family foods and recipes.
The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss
Arthur Agatston. Rodale Books, 2003. 310p.
Includes the science behind the diet. a three-stage plan and daily diets, mixed with recipes.
Note: This book is listed as an example of a currently popular diet. The Delaware Academy of Medicine does not endorse the use of this diet or publication.
Amazon.com
Search for books and journals under the subjects: nutrition, diet, health and nutrition,
http://www.amazon.com
Journals/Magazines
Cooking Light
The emphasis of this magazine is on healthy eating and living. Each issue covers light cuisine and has over 70 recipes with photos. It also explores food and nutrition news as well as fitness, health and beauty.
http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking/
FDA Consumer
The popular consumer health magazine is free and online and offers a wealth of new and in-depth information on how to get healthy and stay healthy
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/default.htm
MayoClinic.com
Online newsletter that provides health information from the experts at the respected Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Click on Food & Nutrition Health Center.
http://www.MayoClinic.com
Prevention
Prevention magazine sponsors this extensive Web site for eating healthy, natural remedies, family health, and diet and weight loss.
http://www.prevention.com
Links to related Health Pathfinders
Eating Disorders
Obesity
