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FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition (Score: 24 out of 25)
Sponsor: US FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
This complex site provides access to many government resources on nutrition and is best used with a specific topic in mind due to its sheer size.

Food Safety Project (Score: 24 out of 25)
Sponsor: Iowa State University Extension
The Iowa State Extension Service has made food safety education a priority; this well-designed site provides lots of information and resources useful to consumers, health professionals, and educators.

Food Safety Website (Score: 24 out of 25)
Sponsor: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Comprehensive facts on all facets of food safety, organized in a user-friendly way by food category. 'Hot Topics' discusses pesticides and additives.

National Diabetes Education Program (Score: 24 out of 25)
Sponsor: NIH, CDC, and other government health agencies
This user-friendly site has a wealth of diabetes-related information sponsored by a variety of government health agencies.

American Cancer Society (Score: 23 out of 25)
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
ACS's dietary guidelines and common questions about cancer and diet are covered in a clear, readable style.

American Diabetes Association (Score: 23 out of 25)
Sponsor: American Diabetes Association
The epidemic nature of diabetes makes this site an important resource for consumers and professionals alike.

American Obesity Association (Score: 23 out of 25)
Sponsor: American Obesity Association
The American Obesity Association's website provides a plethora of educational and advocacy information related to the topic of obesity.

British Nutrition Foundation (Score: 23 out of 25)
Sponsor: British Nutrition Foundation
This site provides current nutrition information and dietary guidelines targeted to consumers in the UK.

Child Care Nutrition Resource System (Score: 23 out of 25)
Sponsor: USDA
This site, sponsored by the USDA, is a useful resource for anyone who works with children. Readers will find food safety materials, recipes, growth charts, a summary of cultural and food practices of religions, and more.

Dietitians of Canada (Score: 23 out of 25)
Sponsor: Dietitians of Canada
Sports nutrition, food budgeting, and meals on the go are just a few of the topics covered--in both French and English--by the Dietitians of Canada.