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SODI Reference Collection
Visit Northridge Hospital's online library to learn more about your families health, nutrition, fitness, managing diabetes and maintaining a healthy weight. For your convenience we have compiled an extensive list of other health resources for your family. You can also download the list for handy reference.
Action for Healthy Kids 800-416-5136
Works with schools to help kids learn to eat right and be active everyday in order to address childhood obesity, undernourishment and prevention. Physical activity/Nutrition Tool kit available: Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
A partnership of the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation, focused on reducing childhood obesity. The organization suggests healthy nutrition tips for kids at school and at home.
American Academy of Family Physicians
FamilyDoctor.org is a comprehensive resource guide on most health issues for families, designed solely for the purpose of general educational. For more information on Obesity and Children in English and Spanish follow the links. Check out the Diabetes Center for lots of helpful information.
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
Provides Active for Life on-line fitness and nutrition worksite programs and posters, flyers, booklets, recipes, and other nutrition and fitness materials.
American College of Sports Medicine
Provides publications, audiotapes, and videotapes on physical fitness and weight loss to health professionals and the general public.
American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association provides information to the public on diabetes and related topics, including nutrition, exercise, and treatment, and also offers patient referrals.
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is a great source for parents and teachers on nutrition. It also provides a list of dietitians in your area.
American Heart Association
The organization offers a broad range of educational information on health related issues such as, Diabetes, Obesity and Overweight, and Exercise and Fitness.
American Obesity Association
A leading scientific society dedicated to the study of the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances.
American Running Association
Provides information on exercise and nutrition to the public.
California Active Communities 916-552-9874
Creates opportunities for safe, everyday physical activity through environmental and policy change strategies.
California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program 510-644-1533
Provides resources for nutrition education and physical activity, lesson plans and curricula, posters, flyers, booklets, recipes and other materials.
California Department of Education (CDE)
CDE provides nutrition resources and physical education guidelines for California school teachers.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Collaborative The California Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Collaborative consists of multiple efforts within the CDPH that are collaboratively working towards the common goal of increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and preventing obesity among all Californians.
California Food Policy Advocates 213-482-8200
Provides information on community food security issues and how to conduct food stamp outreach and advocacy campaigns, information on legislation, hunger statistics, and nutrition programs.
California Healthy Kids Resource Center 888-318-8188
Funded by California Department of Education and the California Department of Health. The Center includes a comprehensive collection of reviewed health education materials for preschool thru 12th grades that are available (on loan with free delivery) in California. Provides links to nutrition resources and non-profit and government programs that support nutrition and physical activity.
California Project LEAN 916-552-9907
Provides a wide variety of programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
California School Nutrition Association
The Association provides our members resources for quality school nutrition programs and services as partners in academic achievement.
California Walk to School 916-552-9874
California Walk to School offers resources to encourage adults and children to walk and bike to school together to raise awareness about physical activity and safety.
Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC provides information on health issues: Overweight and Obesity, Diabetes, Physical Activity.
Center for Weight and Health, UC Berkeley, 510-642-2915
The Center helps community groups develop and evaluate programs to support healthy eating and active living.
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) 800-793-7900
CATCH is an evidence-based, coordinated school health program designed to promote physical activity and healthy food choices for children from preschool through grade 8.
Dairy Council of California (310) 342-6122
Provides resources for nutrition education, including lesson plans for specific grade levels and afterschool programs, and posters, pamphlets, brochures, and other materials for teachers, students, and parents.
Food and Nutrition Information Center 301-504-5414
Provides nutrition education materials and resources for health professionals and educators, including Dietary Guidelines.
Fitness.gov
Health, physical activity, fitness and sports information from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. It offers a variety of testing, recognition, and incentive programs.
Governor’s Fitness Challenge 310-867-2951
Provides a competition among elementary, middle and high schools to be active and healthy. Prizes and certificates are awarded yearly to the most active students, parents and teachers
Healthfinder.gov
US Department of Health and Human Services site where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. En españo
Healthy Parks Program
In response to the alarming number of overweight and unfit children, teen and adults in Los Angeles County, the Department of Parks and Recreation implemented the “Healthy Parks” Program. Each site is working with its communities to develop Health and Wellness Programs that most reflect their diverse community needs.
Kids Fitness Challenge Foundation 818-888-7091
Promotes health and fitness through physical activity, offering programs such as Kids Fitness Challenge, California Speedway 500, Fitnessgram Challenge, Planet Fitness (fundraising opportunity), and Start Your Engines (breakfast).
Kids Health.org is a website designed for parents and students on nutrition and exercise.
Let’s Move
A national campaign led by First Lady Michelle Obama to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. Provides information on healthy food choices, physical activity and access to affordable healthy foods.
Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children
The Collaborative addresses the epidemic of unfit and overweight children in Los Angeles County and is comprised of over 100 community stakeholders. Support is provided by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health - Network for a Healthy California.
LAUSD Food Services Branch Resource 213-241-3366
Provides LAUSD school menus and nutrition information and resources for parents, students, and school sites.
National Association for Health and Fitness 716-583-0521
Promotes physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles by fostering and supporting Governor’s and State Councils and coalitions that promote and encourages regular physical activity.
National Eating Disorders Association
Provides educational resources on eating disorders and their prevention for schools, health professionals, community organization, and individuals.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH is the leading professional organization devoted to research and treatment of diabetes, obesity and more. Provides extensive information on nutrition, physical fitness, and weight loss for people with diabetes. NIH is the nation’s medical research agency - making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.
National Association of School Nurses
The School Nurse Childhood Obesity Prevention Education (S.C.O.P.E.) is a comprehensive, live, full day continuing education program on obesity and diabetes.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
A comprehensive resource for Diabetes.
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
NDIC is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public.
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
A comprehensive resource for diabetes education.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NHLB provides information and educational material on diabetes, obesity, and other health issues.
National Association for Health and Fitness 716-583-0521
Promotes physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles by fostering and supporting Governor’s and State Councils and coalitions that promote and encourages regular physical activity.
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
Provides education to improve professional practice and increase support for high quality physical education, sport, and physical activity programs.
National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Reliable and up-to-date information resource on women’s health, weight management, physical activity, and nutrition.
Network for a Healthy California Power Play! Campaign 323-260-3388
Provides nutrition and physical activity curriculum and workbooks for use in 4th and 5th grade classrooms.
Network for a Healthy California Champions for Change
Provides information and tools to help families eat more fruits and vegetables and be more physically active.
President’s Challenge
A program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. The council seeks to expand quality information about physical activity, sports and good nutrition to empower Americans of all ages and abilities to adopt a healthier lifestyle through regular physical activity and healthy eating. Prizes are awarded.
Shape Up America!
A not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a health issue. It also provides evidence-based information and guidance on weight management for parents and teachers. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Team Nutrition USDA's Team Nutrition is an integrated, behavior based, comprehensive plan for promoting the nutritional health of the Nation's children.
Sport Play and Recreation for Kids (SPARK) 800-SPARK PE
Provides support in creating, implementing and evaluating programs to promote lifelong wellness.
Team Nutrition 703-305-1624
The US Department of Agriculture provides nutrition education materials and.support for community-wide nutrition projects.
Weight Control Information Network 877-946-4627
Provides up-to-date, science based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity and nutrition.
Interactive Tools
Body Mass Index Calculator
This site allows users to calculate their body mass index, or BMI. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Body and Mind 800-311-3435
An interactive website from the Centers for Disease Control providing information on healthy living for children ages 9-13.
Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the base of Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities. The Departments of Agriculture (USDA) together with Health and Human Services (HHS) issued and update the Dietary Guidelines every 5 years. The guidelines provides authoritative advice for people two years and older on how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Download the most recent dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005
Dole Nutrition Institute
An interactive website that includes, kids games and activities, recipes, coupons, contests, education modules, songs, and other resources to help people choose healthy foods and stay physically active.
Fruits and Veggies Matter
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site offers recipes, a fruit and vegetable calculator, tips to help increase fruit and vegetable intake, and a question and answer section.
Get Moving Calculator
This site makes it possible for users to calculate the number of calories burned during physical activity.
MyPyramid Tracker
This site is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information about diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.
MyPyramid.Gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion site allows visitors to receive personalized eating plans based on height, weight, sex, and age. There are specific sections for adults and children.
Nutrition Explorations
National Dairy Council site provides curriculums for educators, games, recipes for parents, and a variety of teaching tools to promote good nutrition.
Stand Up and Eat
An educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day by making active living and healthy eating choices.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Team
Nutrition USDA's Team Nutrition is an integrated, behavior based, comprehensive plan for promoting the nutritional health of the Nation's children.
We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition
A program of NHLBI, in collaboration with NIDDK and NCI, that helps parents and families encourage their children to eat better and stay active.
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