These wellness resources are an updated list of websites with a proven record of sharing evidence-based information. They are chosen to support the Patient Connection Content and the Obvious Parenting Wellness Guide.
Nutrition
Added sugar
• Different names for sugar
• Tips to avoid added sugar
• Watch out for artificial sweeteners
Fiber
• How to increase your fiber intake
• High-fiber foods
• Fiber-rich foods
Trans Fats
• Banning trans-fats
• The good and bad about fats
• Heart disease and unhealthy fats
Portion Control
• Visual cues for portion control
• Tips to control portion sizes
Sodium
• Tips on how to reduce sodium in your diet
• What is sodium? What foods are high in sodium?
Label reading
• Decoding food label ingredients
• How to read food labels
• How to understand food ingredients
Fruits and vegetables
• The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables
• MyPlate food groups
• How to get kids to eat fruits and vegetables
• Healthy eating habits for everyone
• Processed meats and their link to cancer
Water
• Healthy hydration
• How to get your kids to drink more water
Dirty Dozen produce items with the highest pesticide levels
• Environmental Working Group
What fish to eat and which fish are endangered
• NRDC
• The Safina Center
Livestock and the environment
• Livestock and the environment
• Beef and climate change
Dairy
• Health concerns about dairy
Sleep
Safety
Helmet use
• How to get your child to wear a bike helmet
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safety equipment for sports
Car seats
• Car seat information for families
Poisoning
• Poison prevention tips for parents
• Types of poisoning in children
Firearm safety
• Gun violence facts
• Gun Safety
Child-proofing the home
• Childproof your home room by room
• Babyproofing your home
Crib safety
• Choosing a safe crib for your baby
Water safety
• American Red Cross-water safety
• Drowning prevention
Fire and Burn Prevention
• Preventing burn injuries
• Burn safety tips
Fall prevention
• Preventing falls for babies and toddlers
• Falls prevention tips
Concussion
• Concussion treatment
Dangers of drugs and alcohol
• Preventing drug and alcohol abuse
Teen Safety
• Keeping your teenager safe quiz
Quit smoking
• CDC-How to quit smoking
• American Lung Association
Vaping
• Lung injury and vaping
• How to talk to your child about vaping
Environment
Air pollution
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Air pollution and your health
Global warming
• NASA-climate change
Clean energy
• Natural Resources Defense Council
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Water conservation
• 45 ways to conserve water at home and yard
• Water conservation throughout the home
Clean water
• Managing natural water sources
• Water and agriculture
• Food and water
• Clean Water Action
Exercise
Fun with the family
• Fun family activities you can do at home
• Fun ways to exercise as a family
Spirituality
Well-Care Visits
Well-care schedule
• American Academy of Pediatrics
Vaccine effectiveness
• Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases
• Vaccines by disease
• Vaccine and health data
• Vaccines work!
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Vaccine safety
• The basics of children's vaccines
• Five dangerous myths about vaccines
• World Health Organization
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine additives
• What's in vaccines?
• What goes into a vaccine?
Oral health/water fluoridation
• The debate over fluoridated water
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentists
Social Media
• Cyberbullying
• How to be safer online