• FCS Websites

    Nutrition and Food Sites

    Enables user to input consumed food items and obtain nutritional analyses, as well as dietary suggestions that will enhance nutrient intake. (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL)

    American Dietetic Association

    Provides background information on nutrition topics, as well as reliable advice on current nutrition fads and news items. Also provides ADA views on government nutrition-related policies and a listing of external nutrition sites. (American Dietetic Association, Chicago, IL)

    The Global Gourmet

    This site provides all levels of chefs with fun and delicious recipes.   You can type in the name of your country and this site will provide you with a list of food links.

    The Splendid Table

    This site invites visitors to learn about various foods and cooking styles from around the world.  It features articles, reviews, and more. (American Public Media)

    Foods of the World

    This site explains how food has influenced cultures since the beginning of time.  Tells how what we eat, how we eat, and where we eat is determined by our culture.  Find many recipes from around the world. (Minnesota State Univeristy)

    All Recipes

    A great search engine for recipes and information for food from many lands.

    The Food Network

    The Food Channel website – search for recipes from your country.

    Nutrition Exploration Find activities, nutritional information, recipes, physical activity ideas, and more at this colorful and interactive site. Click on ”Nutrition” to tour the food groups, learn how much you should eat, and more. At the “Activities” link you will find several action packed “nutrition” interactives. Don’t miss the “Kids Kitchen” to find some excellent (healthy) recipes.
    Epicurious

    This site features an entire area about international cooking.

    Fatburgr Having trouble finding the nutritional value of fast food from your favorite restaurants? Choose from a growing list of restaurants to search a favorite menu item and view its Calories, fat, and carbohydrates. Click on these terms to reorder the list from highest to lowest. Click on a category of food, such as desserts, salads, or breakfast to view menu items from all restaurants in that category.
    Science of Cooking Interested in the chemical changes that occur during cooking? Have food related cooking questions? Find your answer here on this free site. Learn proper food cooking techniques and identify the science behind them.
    Discovery Streaming

    Good source for photos and information.  Username is WSJHLIB, Password is bulldog

     
    Child Development Sites
    Guide to the Business of Babysitting 6th grade students should use this link for their "Business of Babysitting" assignment.
    The National Academies Press

    Did you know that from 1970 to 2000, the overall maternal labor force participation rate rose from 38 to 67 percent? This Web site is an electronic version of a report published in 2003 that showcases how changing parental work patterns are transforming family life. Learn about the cons of working families and why child care arrangements are a poor substitute for growth and development within the family unit.

    The Informed Parent

    This Web site is the official on-line voice of the Pediatric Medical Center. It is organized to help make parents more aware and informed about health conditions, treatments, family challenges, and other parenting issues. Come and read the feature articles or browse through the archived articles by category or by age group.

    Parenting the Preschooler

    This Web site is designed for parents of preschoolers in order to help them be better teachers and nurturers, as well as to enhance the parent/child relationship and reduce parent stress. Check out the monthly topic, search

    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

    The NICHD conducts a broad range of research to help children be born healthy and develop to their fullest potential, from conception through adolescence. Site provides information on the organization and research areas of NICHD.

    Zero to Three

    This Web site provides visitors with information on how the brain develops from conception through three years of age. Through studying relationships, viewers will be able to see how the brain develops from contact with parents and caregivers. Find out when the brain is considered to be fully developed!

     
    Nutrients and Vitamins
    This Web site is maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and is designed to get your started down the path toward the healthiest diet possible.
    This Web site provides general information on food nutrition and what nutrients are essential for body growth and overall better health. Get the facts on carbohydrates, dietary fiber, caffeine, sodium, amino acids, olestra, vitamin/mineral supplements, food-drug interactions, and more!
    A page about vitamins discusses what they are, what their roles are, and lists the different vitamins the body needs. Links to related information are given.
    A good source for all kinds of medical and nutrition information.
     
    Small Appliances
    Epinions

    Small appliance reviews on many topics

    Top Ten

    Guide to the top 10 small appliances

    Consumer Reports

    Consumer Reports page – search for information and ratings

    Reseller Ratings

    Consumer ratings of appliances

Last Modified on February 8, 2011