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Nutrition and Weight Control

The General Nutrition Program is part of Nutrition Services. General Nutritionists work in the HCPHES Clinics delivering information on nutrition to Family Planning patients. They also work in the community delivering nutrition education and chronic disease prevention information.

The following web sites contain nutrition information from generally responsible sources:

HOTLIST: NUTRITION WEB SITES

• Weight Control Resources A listing of programs and support groups for weight control and eating disorders
• Nutrient Calculator Calculates calories and nutrients of foods
• BMI Calculator This site allows you to determine your Body Mass Index and explains what it measures.
• Fruits and Veggies: More Matters
• Recipe Collections
  • Stay Young at Heart Recipe Collection
  • The DASH Eating Plan
  • Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes
  •  Heart-Healthy Home Cooking African American Style                 
  • Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes

External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services. These sites may not be accessible to persons with disabilities.