Healthy Eating Online

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The Internet has become a means of disseminating information to consumers about nutrition. Numerous Web sites from universities, clinics, hospitals, and non-profit organizations offer nutrition advice to consumers. Although Internet users should beware of misinformation, nutrition Web sites and newsgroups can provide a wealth of information if used with caution. Sites covering such topics as healthy eating, food values, weight control, and vegetarianism and other special diets can be found on the Web. Some Web pages may offer personalized diet information, and other sites can be used to promote nutrition to children. This article reviews nutrition Web sites and suggests some outstanding ones for consumers to use.