American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the largest national medical organizations, representing more than 94,300 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students nationwide. The site states that aspartame is not related to ADHD in children or brain tumors in the general population.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Site includes information and resources from the nation's foremost experts in child health, including a parenting corner and a link to Healthy Children, a quarterly magazine for parents on a wide range of health topics including nutrition and fitness recommendations.
American College of Nutrition
Site for professional nutritionists. Offers members education credits for nutrition courses and offers a Review Course on the Fundamentals of Nutrition, which provides all health care professionals with the opportunity to renew their familiarity with the fundamental and applied science of the field of nutrition. Site also provides meeting information, certification and access to the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
American Dietetic Association.
Site from the nation's largest organization of nutrition professionals contains nutrition information such as fact sheets and tips on healthy eating, bibliographies on selected subjects such as diabetes and sports nutrition and link to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Site offers nutrition professionals learning opportunities that provide education credits.
America on the Move.
Site promotes healthful eating and active living among individuals and community groups. Offers free, personalized online resources and interactive tools.
American Society for Nutrition.
Site of the research society promoting the science of nutrition. Publishes The Journal of Nutrition and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In 2005, the American Society for Clinical Nutrition, the American Society for Nutritional Sciences (formerly the American Institute for Nutrition) and the Society for International Nutrition merged to form the American Society for Nutrition.
American College of Sports Medicine.
Resource for sports medicine and exercise science. Includes online materials for clinicians and consumers.
American Overseas Dietetics Association.
Works with international nutrition-focused organizations. International affiliate of the American Dietetic Association.
Association of Nutrition Departments and Programs.
National association of directors of college and university nutrition departments and programs offers graduate degree programs in nutrition or postgraduate training programs in nutrition in the United States. Includes links to the 81 institutions and programs that are currently members of this organization.
International Confederation of Dietetic Associations.
Site from the association of national dietetic associations representing dietetics professionals throughout the world. Hosts the annual International Congress of Dietetics.
Institute of Food Technologists.
International not-for-profit scientific society for food science and food technology professionals provides online resources including expert reports and food industry resources.
NAASO – The Obesity Society.
Site of the professional society provides member benefits, education credits and link to the journal Obesity.
School Nutrition Association.
National, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who work in school nutrition and service programs. Active in setting guidelines and standards for school nutritional programs (formerly American School Food Service Association).
Society for Nutrition Education.
Site from the professional society provides resources including online links to educational materials and curriculums on fitness and nutrition.
American Beverage Association.
Site provides the national School Beverage Guidelines developed by the association in collaboration with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (American Heart Association partnership with the Clinton Foundation). Also provides information on health, nutrition, beverage ingredients and school wellness policies.
Calorie Control Council.
Designed to help consumers achieve and maintain optimal weight with additional materials for health professionals. Online tools include the calorie calculator that helps individuals with meal planning and managing their diet.
International Food Information Council.
Includes toolkits for communicating with consumers and opinion leaders on the state of current nutritional science.
