NYS Department of Health  www.health.state.ny.us  
Visit the New York State Department of Health's Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention link.
The Department of Health funds a wide variety of community-based programs for children and adults that have already shown success in combating overweight and obesity by using a variety of techniques and creative approaches. The programs include broad community involvement so that lasting changes in the environment and in people's behaviors can be achieved.

Fruits and Veggies More Matters  www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.gov
Over the past 15 years you have turned to the 5 A Day message for credible information about the importance of eating fruits and vegetaples.  To more effectively meet your needs a new initiative has been developed that will take the 5 A Day Program a step further. 

Fruits and Veggies More Matters  www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
Looking for a brighter future?  Try eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables.  The potential benefits associated with eating more fruits and vegetables stack up quickly:  Reducing your risk of certain chronic diseases is only the beginning.
Whether fresh, frozen, canned, dried or 100% juice, these 200+ taste sensations are quick, delicious and convenient, and will keep you healthy all year round.

Steps to a Healthier You--My Pyramid    www.mypyramid.com
One size doesn't fit all.MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat visit mypyramid.com. 

Food Safety and Sanitation www.fightbac.org
Visit USDA's Food Safety and Sanitation website Fightbac for comprehensive information of food safety and sanitation procedures. 

Center for Disease Control and prevention   www.cdc.gov  
CDC nutrition efforts cover a wide spectrum of related topics. Good nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development of children and adolescents.

Loving Your Family Feeding Their Future  http://foodstamp.nal.usad.gov
Nutrition Education Through The Food Stamp Program.  This project provides educational and promotional materials and techniques to help Food Stamp Program (FSP) participants and eligibles. The materials are specifically targeted and designed for English and Spanish speaking women with children ages 2 through 18.