Health News Literacy
Know how to verify legitimate health claims, and debunk junk science.
- MedlinePlus
From the National Institute of Health, this is useful for practitioners seeking trustworthy health information on the web that can be clearly communicated to patients. - HealthfinderIncludes health topics and preventative service recommendations.
Wellness on the Web
The National Wellness Institute - "Founded in 1977, the National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) was formed to realize the mission of providing health promotion and wellness professionals unparalleled resources and services that fuel professional and personal growth."
- SAMHSA Eight Dimensions of WellnessSimilar to the six dimensions of wellness, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) adds financial and environmental as dimensions.
Nutrition and Health on the Web
The United States Department of Agriculture's new primary food guidance icon, MyPlate, replaces the food pyramid, and is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. New guidelines include health and nutrition Information for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding and Preschoolers.
Food Environment Atlas - Contains maps and statistics on the United States' food environment, including access to healthy food, choice, and diet quality.