Print this Web Links Activity Log to record your findings. In order to view and print these activities, it is necessary to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this, get the free download now. Click the Techie Toolbox for tips and help to make the most of your time on the Web. Unit 10: The Human Body   Chapter 35: The Digestive and Endocrine Systems   p. 946 Food and Nutrition Information Center The Food and Nutrition Information Center links to several government agencies to provide you with information on diet and nutrition. Search the FNIC databases to find out what your recommended dietary requirements are. Record these requirements in your science journal. Medical Info – Diabetes At this site, you can access medical information about diabetes, asthma, emphysema, and other diseases. Use the information on the diabetes page to write a brief article that discusses the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Why is Type 2 diabetes nearing epidemic proportions in the United States? p. 967 Human Growth Foundation This organization was founded to help individuals and families that deal with growth disorders. In your science journal, make a chart of human growth disorders. p. 968 The Obesity News This is an online newsletter about obesity and how to fight it. What are some effective methods to fight obesity? Fad Diets The American Heart Association has declared war on fad diets. Visit this site to learn why fad diets can be dangerous and unhealthy. Choose a famous fad diet and explain its dangers using the AHA's criteria. p. 920 Unit 10: The Human Body The Virtual Hospital Search for information on health care at this site. Make a blueprint of the virtual hospital, explaining what each area of the site is used for. The Visible Human Project Follow the link to this site to learn about how to create a complete three-dimensional view of the male and female body using CT and MRI images. Click on the link to view selected images and animations from the project. Write an entry in your science journal explaining how such a model can be useful. The Inner Body Click on the images of the different body systems to see where in the human body the components of the system are located. Click on the overview link at the bottom of each page to get a brief description of each system. With a group of classmates, put together a visual presentation about eh human body, using the information from this site. Physical Activity in Your Daily Life The American Heart Association has put together this Web site to inform students about physical activity and the benefits of exercise. Develop a healthy fitness program for the class. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services This is the government's site for the department of health and human services. Read some current news articles about health, then prepare a speech based on the articles that could be presented by the President.