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Nutrition Resources for Professionals who Serve Montanans with Disabilities

American Dietetic Association Professional organization for registered dieticians can help individuals locate local resources.

Montana Dietetic Association

American Obesity Association Focuses on research, education, prevention and treatment.

Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Center for Science in the Public Interest  Nutrition advocacy organization.

Community Medical Center's Nutrition Center (Missoula) Offers Individual counseling and group programs in weight management, eating disorders, Certified Diabetes Management, special diet prescriptions, women's nutrition needs, and pediatric nutrition.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 5th Edition: Developed by USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help consumers, families and professionals find ways to enjoy food while maintaining good health.

Eat Right Montana Statewide coalition of committed individuals, agencies and organizations, including the Montana Dietetic Association, Department of Public Health and Human Services (WIC, CACFP, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nutrition and Physical Activity), Office of Public Instruction, MSU Extension Food and Nutrition, Montana Team Nutrition, Area Health Education Center, Montana Beef Council and the Western Dairy Council.

Gateway to Food Safety Information

Food Safety Education Materials

Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program Website for administrators of state Food Stamp Nutrition Education Programs and statewide networks.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Internationally recognized facility in Baltimore, Maryland is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute's clinical programs offer an interdisciplinary approach in treatment tailored to the individual needs of each child. Services include over 40 outpatient clinics; neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units; plus several home and community programs providing services to assist families.

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services:

Human and Community Services Division: Public Assistance Bureau

Food Stamp Program

Public Health and Safety Division:

Family and Community Health Bureau:

Breastfeeding Program-WIC

Cardiovascular Health Program

Child and Adult Care Food Program

Farmers' Market Nutrition Program-WIC

Montana Diabetes Resource Center

Public Health Home Visiting Program

Nutrition/Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

2005-2006 State of Food and Nutrition in Montana: Report of the Montana State Advisory Council on Food and Nutrition PDF file

Montana Disability and Health Program Publications:

Nutrition for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: Nutrition Standards of Care for Use by Personal Assistants, Service Providers, Healthcare Providers,  Nutrition Professionals, and Family Members 2005

Eat Well to Feel Well: Your Plan for Good Health 2005

Using Commodities and Canned Foods in Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities, Practice Guideline, 2004

Food On Film©: An Innovative Method for Recording Food Intake of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Communication Difficulties
Research Progress Report #22, 2004

Nutrition and Disability Research Progress Report #14, 2002

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Specialized information about exercise and activity, including general exercise guidelines, for persons with all types of disabilities.

National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute:

"Aim for a Healthy Weight"

"Calculate Your Body Mass Index" Downloadable version for use on Palm OS handheld devices

"Menu Planner" Allows user to select total daily calories and build breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.  

OEI Treatment Guidelines Implementation Tool for Palm OS: Free interactive program for use on Palm operating system devices.  Treats overweight and obesity according to the Clinical Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity in Adults.

National Nutrient Database at the U.S. Department of Agriculture

New Directions for Living Well with a Disability. This 8-week Health Promotion Workshop teaches tools that help people with disabilities continue to do the things they enjoy. Topics include goal setting, problem solving, optimistic thinking, avoiding depression, healthy communication, information seeking, nutrition, physical activity, advocacy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Would you like to facilitate a Living Well with a Disability group? Click HERE to learn more!

Nutrition.gov Comprehensive source of information on nutrition and dietary guidance.

Office of the Surgeon General "Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity"

Overweight in Children and Adolescents Knowledge Path National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health site provides current, high-quality resources about the identification, prevention, management, and treatment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Wellness Promotes wellness for persons with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post polio syndrome, amputations, and spinal cord injury, as well as all other persons with disabilities.

Renfrew Center Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization advancing education and research on eating disorders, and their prevention and treatment. It provides professional training and educational opportunities for mental health and medical professionals; produces educational seminars and publications for the public and participates in media activities; and conducts research into the pathology and recovery patterns of people with eating disorders.

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center Provides information on nutrition,  food safety, the food pyramid, and government programs such as Food Stamps and WIC. Has a searchable index.

Food Stamp Nutrition Connection Nutrition and Disability Resources include general information; food resource management/shopping with disabilities; physical activity and special populations; and training materials for professionals.

U.S. Health and Human Services Healthfinder: Gateway to reliable health information, including diet, nutrition and physical activity.

Healthy People 2010, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: National health promotion objectives for Americans with and without disabilities.

Disability and Secondary Conditions

Weight Control Information Network  A service of the National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the Network raises awareness and provide up-to-date, science-based information on obesity, physical activity, weight control, and related nutritional issues to health professionals, people who are overweight or obese, the media, Congress, and the general public.