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Student Links
Comprehensive FCS
Nutrition, Health, and Fitness
Children, Teens, and Families
Life Management Skills
Leadership and Service Learning
Nutrition, Health, and Fitness
American Council on Exercise
The Web site for the American Council on Exercise provides
educational materials on health and fitness.
Shape Up America!
Shape Up America is a national initiative to promote healthy
weight and increased physical activity.
FDA Consumer
FDA Consumer magazine offers a wealth of new and in-depth
information on how to get healthy and stay healthy. It also
reports on current FDA activities to ensure that the products
the agency regulates are fit to use.
American Public Health Association
The APHA Web site offers information on disease prevention
and health promotion, as well as other resources.
National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating
disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those
affected.
Epicurious
This Web site provides a recipe database, etiquette guide,
food dictionary, and cooking techniques.
FiberSource
The American Fiber Manufacturers' Association (AFMA) site
provides classroom materials, fiber history, product, and
facts.
BAM! Body and Mind
Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), the BAM Web site is designed to give youth the information
they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site focuses
on topics important to teens, such as stress and physical
activity.
American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association is dedicated to being a
comprehensive source of nutrition information.
Nutrition Navigator
Nutrition Navigator from Tufts University functions as a ratings
guide to nutrition web sites.
Vegetarian Resource Group
Vegetarian Resource Group lists vegetarian recipes and nutritional,
ideas for vegetarian diets.
Cooperative State Research, Education,
and Extension Service
CSREES advances knowledge for agriculture, the environment,
human health and well-being, and communities through national
program leadership and federal assistance.
CNPP
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion works to promote
the health and well being of individuals by supplying research-based
nutrition information. The site includes information on MyPyramid, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and
more.
Food & Nutrition Information Center
The FNIC's Web site provides a directory to resources for
nutrition and health professionals, educators, government
personnel, and consumers.
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Children, Teens, and Families
Colorado State University Cooperative
Extension
This Web site features research-based information about families,
career preparation, food and nutrition, and housing.
Cooperative State Research, Education,
and Extension Service
CSREES is an agency within the USDA. Their Web site offers
information about families, youth, communities, health, food,
nutrition, resource management, and more.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
This Web site provides links to information about family and
youth, financial management, nutrition and health, community
development, and more.
National Youth Violence Prevention Center
Resources for professionals, youth, and parents on a variety
of youth violence prevention topics may be accessed from this
Web site. The NYVPC also includes curriculum and fact sheets.
Healthy Teen Network
This site provides resource information for preventing adolescent
pregnancy and helping teens who are parents. HTN was formerly
called the National Organization of Adolescent Pregnancy,
Parenting, and Prevention, Inc. (NOAPP).
Afterschool.gov
Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families, this Web site provides
links to federal programs that support children and youth
during out-of-school hours. It includes funding, volunteer,
and health information.
America's Teen.gov
This Web site is geared specifically toward teens and is sponsored
by the General Services Administration. It provides information
about substance abuse, career opportunities, health, and other
issues important to teens.
Relate
Maintained by the Australian government, this site provides
practical information on relationships, family, love, and
life.
Human Development and Family Science Extension
Developed by The Ohio State University, this site provides
information on dating relationships, at-risk behaviors in
adolescents, family life, parenting, finances, and young children.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
A non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications
industry, Partnership for a Drug-Free America provides information
for teens and parents on drug abuse prevention.
Whole Family
This Web site includes drama scenarios on issues related to
teen life, relationships, school, and families.
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Life Management Skills
SPRINGBOARD
This site provides financial tools and calculators for auto
loans, mortgages, savings plans, credit cards, and more.
AFSA Education Foundation
This site from the American Financial Services Association
is organized to help consumers become financially literate.
Publications and links to other resources are available on
the Web site.
American Library Association
The American Library Association promotes the highest quality
library and information services and public access to information.
FabricLink
Providing resources on fabrics, apparel, home furnishing,
and care, this Web site also includes consumer information
and detailed information on fibers.
Home Sewing Association
The HSA Web site offers teen and kid's sewing projects, sewing
lessons, and ideas.
Iowa State University Extension to Families
ISU's Extension to Families features a Web site providing
research-based information on financial management, housing,
nutrition, fitness, parenting, clothing, and more.
Simplicity
Simplicity's Web site takes a look at sewing basics and techniques.
Stay Safe Online
Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, Stay Safe
Online offers tips, educational material, and other resources
for online security.
The Soap and Detergent Association
The SDA is a trade association for manufacturers of cleaning
products. Their Web site provides information on sorting laundry,
garment care, washing dishes, and food safety.
U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education offers a Web site that includes
a Student Guide to Financial Aid and the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The Web site for the US Securities and Exchange Commission
provides extensive investor information, including interactive
quizzes, calculators, and publications designed for the classroom.
eLearners
This Web site offers help finding online colleges, universities,
campus, and educational programs.
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Leadership and Service Learning
Family, Career, and Community Leaders
of America
FCCLA is a nonprofit national organization for young adults
in Family & Consumer Sciences Education through grade
twelve.
Learn and Serve America
Learn and Serve America supports community service projects
in schools and community organizations. The Web site provides
information about service learning.
Americorps
Part of the Corporation for National and Community Service,
Americorps is a network of national service programs offering
a means for Americans to serve others.
National 4-H Headquarters
Maintained by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service, as well as the United States Department
of Agriculture, this Web site provides information for citizenship,
leadership, health, personal development, communication, and
more.
Youth Service America
YSA is a resource center aimed to increase quality youth volunteer
opportunities. Their Web site provides information and grants
for youth community service projects.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross Web site provides volunteer opportunities
and community service ideas. Health and safety services are
included as well.
Character Counts!
Character Counts! is an alliance aimed at strengthening the
character of young people. This organization developed the
six pillars of character.
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