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Health
Topics
(Search
for information on diseases, health conditions and
wellness)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
Medical
Encyclopedia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
Medical
Dictionary
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html
Drug
& Supplement Information
(Look
up prescription and over-the-counter medications,
herbs, and supplements)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Look
up foods
Use
the USDA searchable database to look up calories
(energy) and many other nutrients for thousands of
foods.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
Diet
planning tips
Enter
your age, gender, and activity level to receive a
recommendation for the types and amounts of foods
to eat every day.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Calorie
and BMI Calculator
Use
this USDA online tool to estimate your calorie
needs and calculate your BMI.
http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/caloriesneed.htm
Assess your desease risk
This tool developed by researchers as Harvard University can help you assess your risk for developing diabetes, heart desease, stroke, osteoporosis, and cancer.
http://www.diseaseriskindex.harvard.edu/english/
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