Carbohydrates and their effect on Blood Glucose Levels (Glycemic Index)
Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels.
2010 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansThe Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Summary of 2010 Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recognizes that in recent years nearly 15 percent of American households have been unable to acquire adequate food to meet their needs. This dietary guidance can help maximize the nutritional content of your meals.
Explore the new ChooseMyPlate.gov
Find a wealth of ideas that can help you get started toward a healthy diet.
School Nutrition Association
The American School Food Service Association continues to be the only organization in the country devoted exclusively to protecting and enhancing children's health and well-being by operating nutritious foodservice programs and providing proper nutrition education in public and nonprofit private schools.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is in charge of the control of pt. of the Florida Laws.
Food & Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration touches the lives of virtually every American every day. For it is FDA's job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens won't do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that all of these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need to use them properly.
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimalize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Florida Impact, Bureau of Food Distribution
At the request of the Florida Food and Nutrition Advisory Council, the website for Florida Impact, a private, non-profit organization, is being provided to all school food service authorities as a potential source of information on assistance programs available to Floridians. The information listed under “Resources for Families” may be particularly helpful to those families seeking assistance for the first time.
Link-Up and Lifeline
Access to telephone service and connections in your home.
Florida Impact – Resources for Families
Healthcare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SUNCAP Program, Florida Food Resource Directory, School Nutrition Program, Summer Feeding Program, Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Cash Assistance, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) –
