The following categories contain links to various sources on the Web relating to the fields of health and wellness covered in the course HED 108 Health, Family & Society. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content of these websites, the usual information evaluation measures should be taken by the researcher. For tips on how to evaluate information found on websites go to our Evaluating Websites Tutorial.

Health & Wellness Information

• Dimensions of Wellness - Information on the seven dimensions of wellness from the Wellness Center at North Dakota State University.
• MedlinePlus® - This site provides the following searchable categories: Health Topics, Drugs & Supplements, Medical Encyclopedia, Dictionary, News, and Directories.
• Healthy People 2010 - This site provides information on implementation of the program, leading health indicators, and data gathered from the Healthy People 2000 initiative.
• Healthfinder® - Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal agencies this site provides links to access information on diseases, conditions and injuries, health news, and medications available on government and nonprofit organization websites.
• NetWellness® Consumer Health Information - This site provides information on current health news, health topics, and an "Ask an Expert" question and answer service.
• WellnessLetter.com - The newsletter of nutrition, fitness, and self-care published by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Categories of information on this site include: A to Z Index, Health & Safety Topics, Publications, Data and Statistics.

Alcohol & Drugs

• Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention - This site from the U.S. Dept. of Education provides information about campus programs to reduce alcohol and illegal drug abuse.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - This site provides information about drugs, their abuse, current research and links to other related sites.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - This site provides general information on many support services offered to alcoholics and their families.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information - This site from the U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides statistics, information, and publications on alcohol and drug abuse.
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) - This site provides information on alcohol-related topics, including fetal alcohol syndrome, alcoholism treatment, and alcohol use and minorities.
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - This website provides information on Drugs, Drug Policy in the United States, Trafficking & Abuse, and Drug Law Enforcement Operations.

Smoking & Tobacco

• American Cancer Society - This site provides information about the dangers of tobacco, and tools to encourage prevention and cessation of tobacco use.
• American Lung Association - This site provides information about lung disease, tobacco control and environmental health.
• CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use - This page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides links to information on How to Quit Smoking, the Surgeon General's Reports related to tobacco, and Fact Sheets.
• Tobacco Control Resource Center, Inc. & the Tobacco Products Liability Project (TPLP) - This site provides information about recent tobacco court cases and legislation.

Body Composition

• Body Composition Tests - Information from the American Heart Association on how to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI).
• 'Morph' Into Your Ideal Body - An article on WebMD.com which discusses Ectomorph, Endomorph, and Mesomorph body types in relation to weight management.
• Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults - This site provides Information on this strength-training program developed by experts at Tufts University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It also provides links to additional health, fitness, and nutrition resources.
• Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity - This 2007 report on obesity is provided by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Included in this report are body mass index maps of the United States population.

Nutrition - Food Labels - Fast Foods

• American Dietetic Association - This site provides information about nutrition and a wide variety of educational materials.
• Ask the Dietitian - This site provides information about many topics related to nutrition and weight control.
• FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) - This site provides information about food labeling, food additives and foodborne illness.
• USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center - This site provides information concerning dietary guidelines, food labels, and access to the U.S. Food Guide Pyramid.
• Nutrition Analysis Tool (NAT) - Developed at the University of Illinois, NAT enables you to analyze foods for their nutritional composition and to calculate your nutritional needs based upon energy expenditures.
• Fast Food Facts - Interactive Food Finder - This site provides nutritional information about foods and beverages from various fast-food providers.

Weight Control - Weight Loss Gimmicks - Eating Disorders

• Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program - From the Weight Control Information Network (WIN), a national service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, this site discusses features a responsible and safe weight-loss program should have.
• Weight and Obesity - Links to diet and weight control information courtesy of the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC).
• The Diet Channel - This website provides information on fad diets, obesity medications and over the counter supplements, weight loss methods and strategies that work.
• The Facts About Weight Loss Products and Programs - An online brochure published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discussing the weight loss industry and its associated products and programs.
• Eating Disorders - This website from MedlinePlus® contains sections of information on prevention, coping, diagnosis, research, and treatment of eating disorders.
• National Disorders Association (NEDA) - Select the "Eating Disorder Info" link to access definitions, facts, and statistics about different types of eating disorders.

Physical Fitness - Aerobic Exercise - Weight Training

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fit Society® Page - "A quarterly electronic newsletter written for the general public on a variety of popular health and fitness topics. Expert commentary and features on exercise, nutrition, sports, and health offer tips and techniques for maintaining a physically fit lifestyle."
• Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - This site provides the report on physical activity from the United States Surgeon General. It identifies the value of activity and its role in disease prevention.
• The Exercise & Physical Fitness Page - This site from the Dept. of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University provides information about what aerobic exercise is, its benefits, the different types, and tips on how to get started.
• Beginning a Weight Training Program - An overview from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) of the benefits, equipment, limitations and precautions associated with weight training.
• Get Fit - This page on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) website provides access to a variety of fitness information such as: Fit Facts®, Health & Fitness Tips, Fitness Q&A ,and Exercise Library.

Aging

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - This website presents information for older persons on staying fit, eating well, managing stress, preventing disease, and aging well.
• Aging Well - This website sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging provides links to information on eating well, fitness, prescription and over-the-counter medications, self care, and safety.
• AginginPlace.org - This website residing at Utah State University presents information on the cognitive, personality, physiological and sensory changes associated with aging.
• USA.Gov Senior Citizens' Resources - This site provides information about and access to a variety of government services and benefits available to senior citizens.
• AgingStats.Gov - The website of the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics (Forum). This site provides online access to the report entitled "Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being."

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Personal Safety

• National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)- This site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides consumer-oriented information about preventing unintentional injuries and violence.
• Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Find statistics and background information on violence and crime in the United States.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - This site provides information about reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
• National Safety Council (NSC) - This site provides information and statistics about prevention of unintentional injuries. Select the "Resources" link to access Fact Sheets and profiles of Key Issues in Safety.
• Family Violence Prevention Fund - The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community. Program links to explore on this site include: Children, Health, Immigrant Women, Public Education, Public Policy, Teens, and Workplace.

Environmental Health

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - This site provides information about EPA activities and links to browse EPA topics and access Laws, Regulations & Dockets.
• Worldwatch Institute - "A public policy research organization that focuses on emerging global environmental problems and the links between the world economy and the environment."
• Earthweek - This site provides information about environmental events throughout the world, with back issues of previous events and classroom projects.
• National Safety Council Safety & Health Policy Center - This site provides information about environmental hazards, including lead poisoning, solid wastes, chemicals, and radioactive wastes.
• Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) - "A coalition of student and youth environmental groups, working together to protect our planet and our future."

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Contacting the Teacher

Roscoe Hastings teaches HED 108 Health, Family, & Society. Students taking this course online may contact him using the "Communicate" link available in their SLN ANGEL Course Map page, by e-mail at rhastings@monroecc.edu, and telephone (585) 292-2000 mbx 6707.

P. Czaja, Revised 1/2008, http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library