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Federal Clearinghouses

National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service

Office of Cancer Communications
NCI Public Inquiries Office
6116 Executive Boulevard
Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892–8322
1–800–4–CANCER (422–6237)
Web: http://www.cancer.gov
Email: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov

  • The Live Help feature at this website allows interested parties to chat confidentially about general cancer questions and smoking cessation.
  • Provides press releases, fact sheets, and publications about cancer-related issues.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

NCCAM Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 7923
Gaithersburg, MD 20898
1–888–644–6226
1–866–464–3615 (TTY)
1–866–464–3616 (fax)
Web: http://nccam.nih.gov
Email: info@nccam.nih.gov

  • Conducts and supports research and training. Disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3560
1–800–860–8747
1–866–569–1162 (TTY)
703–738–4929 (fax)
Main Web: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Direct Web : http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
Email: ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov

  • Provides information about diabetes to health professionals, patients, and the public.
  • Develops, identifies, and distributes educational materials.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3570
1–800–891–5389
1–866–569–1162 (TTY)
703–738–4929 (fax)
Main Web: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Direct Web: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov

  • Provides information on the prevention and management of digestive diseases to health professionals and the public.
  • Develops, identifies, and distributes educational materials.

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

One Diabetes Way
Bethesda, MD 20814-9692
301–496–3583
1–888–693–6337 (to order materials)
Web: http://www.ndep.nih.gov
Email: ndep@mail.nih.gov

  • A federally-sponsored initiative that involves public and private partners to improve treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
  • Provides information for the general public and health professionals.

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National Health Information Center

Referral Specialist
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013–1133
1–800–336–4797 (Voice - Toll-free)
301–565–4167 (Voice)
301–984–4256 (fax)
Web: http://www.health.gov/NHIC
Email: info@nhic.org

  • A health information referral service that puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center

P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824–0105
301–592–8573
240–629–3255 (TTY)
1–800–877–8339 (Federal Relay Service)
301–592–8563 (fax)
Main Web: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Direct Web: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/infoctr/index.htm
Email: NHLBIinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov

  • Provides information about cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases to health professionals and the public.
  • Develops, identifies, and distributes educational materials.

Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition (We Can!)
Web: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/

  • A program of NHLBI, in collaboration with NIDDK and NCI, that helps parents and families encourage their children to eat healthfully and be more physically active.

National Institute on Aging

Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
301–496–1752
1–800–222–4225 (TTY)
301–496–1072 (fax)
Web: http://www.nia.nih.gov

  • Conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research; provides research training; and disseminates research findings and health information on aging processes, diseases, and other special problems and needs of older people.

National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Program

P.O. Box 2577
Kensington, MD 20891
1–888–NIH–CONSENSUS (1–888–644–2667)
301–402–0420 (fax)
Web: http://www.consensus.nih.gov
Email: consensus@mail.nih.gov

  • Provides National Institutes of Health consensus statements on biomedical technologies to health professionals and the public.

National Institute of Mental Health

Science Writing, Press, and Dissemination Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892–9663
301–443–4513
1–866–615–NIMH (6464)
1–866–415–8051 (TTY toll-free)
301–443–8431 (TTY)
301–443–4279 (fax)
Web: http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov

  • Provides information about mental health, including eating disorders, to health professionals and the public. 
  • Develops, identifies, and distributes educational materials.

Office of Minority Health

Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013–7337
1–800–444–6472
301–251–2160 (fax)
Web: http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov
Email: info@minorityhealth.hhs.gov

  • Provides information on minority health issues to health professionals.
  • Bilingual staff members are available to serve Spanish-speaking requestors.

The National Women's Health Information Center

8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
1–800–994–9662
1–888–220–5446 (TTY)
703–663–6942 (fax)
Web: http://www.womenshealth.gov
Email: 4.woman@psgs.com

  • Provides a gateway to Federal and other women’s health information resources.

Weight–control Information Network

1 WIN Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3665
1–877–946–4627
202–828–1025
202–828–1028 (fax)
Web: http://win.niddk.nih.gov
Email: WIN@info.niddk.nih.gov

  • Provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.

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Other Federal Agencies

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

3101 Park Center Drive, 10th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22302–1594
703–305–7600
703–305–3300 (fax)
Web: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov

MyPlate
1–888–779–7264
Email: Support@cnpp.usda.gov

SuperTracker
Email: SuperTrackerHelp@cnpp.usda.gov

  • Provides information about nutrition and food selection, including dietary guidelines and healthy eating plans.

Federal Trade Commission

Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest
Washington, DC 20580
202–326–2222
1–866–653–4261 (TTY)
1–877–FTC–HELP (1–877–382–4357)
Web: http://www.ftc.gov

  • Provides the public and health professionals with information about weight-loss products and programs.
  • Develops materials to help identify health misinformation.

Food and Drug Administration

Consumer Inquiries
HFI-40, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
1–888–INFO–FDA (1–888–463–6332)
301–847–8622 (fax)
Web: http://www.fda.gov
Email: ConsumerInfo@fda.hhs.gov

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
Outreach and Information Center (HFS-009)
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740
1–888–SAFEFOOD (1–888–723–3366)
301–436–1600
Web: http://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm
Email: consumer@fda.gov

  • Provides information and publications about food products and dietary supplements to health professionals and the public.

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
Division of Drug Information (CDER)
Office of Training and Communication
WO51-2201
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Human Drug Information
1–888–463–6332
301–796–3400
Web: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/default.htm
Email: druginfo@fda.hhs.gov

  • Provides information and publications on drug-related subjects to health professionals and the public.

National Center for Health Statistics

3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
301–458–4000
1–800–232–4636
Web : http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov

  • Provides health statistics to the public and health professionals.

Office of Dietary Supplements

National Institutes of Health
6100 Executive Boulevard
Room 3B01, MSC 7517
Bethesda, MD 20892–7517
301–435–2920
301–480–1845 (fax)
Web: http://dietary–supplements.info.nih.gov
Email: ods@nih.gov

  • Supports research and disseminates research results in the area of dietary supplements.
  • Provides safety notices on dietary supplements.

President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Department W
1101 Wootton Pkwy.
Tower Bldg., Suite 560
Rockville, MD 20852
240–276–9567
240–276–9860 (fax)
Web: http://www.fitness.gov
Email: fitness@hhs.gov

  • Works to promote the development of physical fitness, facilities, and programs.
  • Offers a variety of testing, recognition, and incentive programs.

United States Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
202–720–2791
Web: http://www.usda.gov
Email: agsec@usda.gov

  • Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
  • The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion releases the Dietary Guidelines for Americans every 5 years. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be found online at http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines
  • Consumers are encouraged to refer to the newly released 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released by DHHS. The Guidelines can be found online at http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/

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Non–Government Agencies

American Academy of Pediatrics

National Headquarters
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007–1098
847–434–4000
847–434–8000 (fax)
Web: http://www.aap.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: kidsdocs@aap.org

  • Provides information and publications to promote the health, safety and well–being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

American Medical Association

515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
1–800–621–8335 (customer service)
Web: http://www.ama–assn.org Exit Disclaimer

  • Provides information on various diseases, including diabetes, as well as general health information on nutrition and physical activity.
  • Offers a “physician finder” to help find information on physicians throughout the United States.

Health Power for Minorities

3020 Glenwood Road
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718–434–8103
718–434–8162 (fax)
Web: http://healthpowerforminorities.org Exit Disclaimer

  • Through its website, helps minority populations identify resources for health information.
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Disease and Disorders

American Association of Diabetes Educators

200 West Madison Street
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
1–800–338–3633
312–424–2427 (fax)
Web: http://www.aadenet.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: aade@aadenet.org

  • Works to improve the quality of diabetes education and care.

American Diabetes Association

Attn: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
1–800–DIABETES (1–800–342–2383)
Web: http://www.diabetes.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: askada@diabetes.org

  • Provides information to the public on diabetes and related topics, including nutrition, exercise, and treatment.
  • ADA also offers patient referrals.
  • Operators and information are available in Spanish.

American Heart Association

National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
1–800–AHA–USA1 (1–800–242–8721)

American Stroke Association
1–888–4–STROKE (1–888–478–7653)
Web: http://www.americanheart.org Exit Disclaimer

  • Distributes publications on diet, nutrition, weight reduction, and exercise to the public.
  • Cookbooks by the AHA are available at local bookstores.
  • Information is available in Spanish.

American Institute for Cancer Research

1759 R Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
1–800–843–8114
202–328–7744
202–328–7226 (fax)
Web: http://www.aicr.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: aicrweb@aicr.org

  • Provides research-based publications on nutrition and cancer prevention to health professionals and the public.
  • Offers medical and nutrition advice from a registered dietitian.

American Public Health Association

800 I Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
202–777–2742
202–777–2500 (TTY)
202–777–2534 (fax)
Web: http://www.apha.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: comments@apha.org

  • Serves the public through its scientific and practice programs, publications, educational services, and advocacy efforts.

National Organization for Rare Disorders

55 Kenosia Avenue
P.O. Box 1968
Danbury, CT 06813–1968
1–800–999–6673 (voicemail only)
203–797–9590 (TDD)
203–744–0100
203–798–2291 (fax)
Web: http://www.rarediseases.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: orphan@rarediseases.org

  • Provides information on rare disorders to health professionals and the public. Maintains the Rare Diseases Database.

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National Rural Health Association

521 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64110–3229
816–756–3140
816–756–3144 (fax)
Web: http://www.ruralhealthweb.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: mail@NRHArural.org

  • Provides a forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas, information, research, and methods to improve rural health.

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Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association

603 Stewart Street
Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
1–800–931–2237
206–382–3587
206–829–8501 (fax)
Web: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: info@nationaleatingdisorders.org

  • Provides educational resources on eating disorders and their prevention for schools, health professionals, community organization, and individuals.

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

2923 Sandy Pointe
Suite 6
Del Mar, CA 92014–2052
858–792–7463
858–220–7417 (fax)
Web: http://www.edreferral.com Exit Disclaimer
Email: edreferral@aol.com

  • Provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders.
  • Provides referrals to eating disorder professionals, treatment facilities, support groups, etc.
  • Offers general information to inform the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders

630–577–1330 (helpline)
Web: http://www.anad.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: anadhelp@anad.org

  • Operates a hotline (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) where information can be obtained on eating disorders, therapist referrals, and support groups.

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Nutrition

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
(formerly the American Dietetic Association)

120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606–6995
312–899–0040
1–800–877–1600
312–899–4899 (fax)
Web: http://www.eatright.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: findnrd@eatright.org (referral to dietitian)
sales@eatright.org (publications)

  • Works to serve the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well–being.

Center for Science in the Public Interest

1875 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
202–332–9110
202–265–4954 (fax)
Web: http://www.cspinet.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: cspi@cspinet.org

  • Provides information on nutrition and health and food safety.

International Food Information Council Foundation

1100 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest
Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
202–296–6540
202–296–6547 (fax)
Web: http://www.foodinsight.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: info@foodinsight.org

  • Provides information on food safety, food ingredients, and nutrition to health professionals and the public.
  • Single copies are available free of charge.

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Obesity

The Obesity Society

8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1320
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301–563–6526
301–563–6595 (fax)
Web: http://www.obesity.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: fdea@obesity.org

  • Promotes education, research, and community action to improve the quality of life for people with obesity.
  • Develops, extends, and disseminates knowledge in the field of obesity.

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Obesity Treatment

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

100 Southwest 75th Street
Suite 201
Gainesville, FL 32607
352–331–4900
352–331–4975 (fax)
Web: http://www.asmbs.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: info@asmbs.org

  • To improve the care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases.
  • To advance the science and understanding of metabolic surgery.
  • To foster communication between health professional on obesity and related conditions.
  • To be the recognized authority and resource on metabolic and bariatric surgery.
  • To advocate for health care policy that ensures patient access to high quality prevention and treatment of obesity.
  • To be a highly valued specialty society that serves the educational and professional needs of our diverse membership.

American Society of Bariatric Physicians

2821 South Parker Road
Suite 625
Aurora, CO 80014
1–877–266–6834
303–770–2526
303–779–4834 (fax)
Web: http://www.asbp.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: jrobinson@asbp.org

  • Provides patient referrals to physicians who specialize in obesity.

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Physical Activity/Exercise

American College of Sports Medicine

P.O. Box 1440
Indianapolis, IN 46206–1440
317–637–9200
317–634–7817 (fax)
Web: http://www.acsm.org Exit Disclaimer

  • Provides publications, audiotapes, and videotapes on physical fitness and weight loss to health professionals and the general public.

American Running Association

4405 East–West Highway
Suite 405
Bethesda, MD 20814
301–913–9520
1–800–776–2732
Web: http://www.americanrunning.org Exit Disclaimer

  • Provides information on exercise and nutrition to the public.

Shape Up America

Barbara Moore
506 Brackett Creek Road
P.O. Box 149
Clyde Park, MT 59018
406–686–4844
406–686–4424 (fax)
Web: http://www.shapeup.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: askshapeup@shapeup.org

  • Through its website, provides health messages on the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and increasing physical activity.
  • Requests contact via email before phone.

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Size Acceptance

Council on Size and Weight Discrimination, Inc.

P.O. Box 305
Mount Marion, NY 12456
845–679–1209
845–679–1206 (fax)
Web: http://www.cswd.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: info@cswd.org

  • Provides information on eating disorders, “sizism,” the non-dieting movement, and size discrimination.

National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance

P.O. Box 22510
Oakland, CA 94609
916–558–6880
Web: http://www.naafa.org Exit Disclaimer
Email: naafa@naafa.org

  • Provides support and attempts to eliminate discrimination against fat people.
  • Provides information to health professionals on how to treat very large patients (e.g., weighing).

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Interactive Tools/ Interactive Resources

Body Mass Index Calculator

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm Exit Disclaimer

  • This site allows users to calculate their body mass index, or BMI.

Get Moving Calculator

Calorie Control Council
http://www.caloriecontrol.org/exercalc.html  Exit Disclaimer

  • This site allows users to calculate the number of calories burned during physical activity.

Kidnetic

International Food Information Council
http://kidnetic.com Exit Disclaimer

  • This site promotes healthy eating and physical activity among children and their parents.

Rate Your Restaurant Diet

Center for Science in the Public Interest
http://www.cspinet.org/nah/quiz/index.html Exit Disclaimer

  • This interactive questionnaire helps users determine whether they make health food choices at restaurants.

MyPlate SuperTracker

U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertracker-tools.html

  • This site is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information about diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.

ChooseMyPlate.Gov

U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
http://www.choosemyplate.gov

  • Visitors to this site receive personalized eating plans based on height, weight, sex, and age. There are specific sections for adults and children.

Nutrition Explorations

National Dairy Council
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org Exit Disclaimer

  • This site includes curriculums for educators, games, recipes for parents, and a variety of teaching tools to promote good nutrition.

Fruits and Veggies Matter

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

  • This site includes recipes, a fruit and vegetable calculator, tips to help increase fruit and vegetable intake, and a question and answer section.

MedlinePlus

National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine
http://www.medlineplus.gov

  • This site provides health information for consumers and health professionals.

PubMed

National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez

  • This site is a research database.

ClinicialTrials.Gov

National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine
http://clinicaltrials.gov

  • This site provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010

U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines

  • This site provides a downloadable version of the most recent dietary guidelines.

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