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How to understand and use the nutrition facts label (FDA website): http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html

Recipe analyzer will calculate the nutritional value of your recipes. Free user site: http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/recipe_analysis.php

The suggested amounts of food to consume from the basic food groups, subgroups, and oils to meet recommended nutrient intakes at 12 different calorie levels: MyPyramid Food Intake Patterns (PDF)

Stories, newsletter, tips and recipes geared to helping to manage weight and body image. Includes websites links for adults and for kids: http://www.smallstep.gov/

Interactive menu planner designed to guide daily food/meal choices based on one day’s calorie allowance (also calculates fat and carbs consumed): http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/menuplanner/menu.cgi

CalorieKing.com – Food database with nutritional information on over 50,000 generic and name brand foods (including over 260 fast-food chains): http://www.calorieking.com/foods/category.php?cat=21

www.nutrimirror.com  FREE online food diary and exercise log

Food Diary (PDF)