http://www.doh.gov.za/ 

The South African Department of Health provides information on health related issues and statistics. 

 

http://www.emedicine.com/

A resource with open access to medical information written by physicians for use by healthcare professionals, patients and consumers.

 

http://www.fantaproject.org/
The Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) Project, Academy for Educational Development, looks at food security and nutrition of women and children. Online information, reports and publications are available. 

 

http://www.fao.org
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations helps developing countries improve their agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices. They aim to reduce hunger and improve nutrition. There are many useful online publications.

 

http://www.hst.org.za/
The Health Systems Trust looks at South Africa’s health system and health care. Useful statistics, information and publications are available.

 

https://www.foodinsight.org/ 
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation offers science-based information on food safety and nutrition.

 

http://www.ifpri.org/
The International Food Policy Research Institute focuses on finding sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty. Online publications can be accessed.

 

http://www.linkagesproject.org/
This is a worldwide project to improve the feeding of infants and young children. Online resources and publications are available.

 

http://www.mja.com.au
This website provides access to several journals and information resources. Some of the journals covered are the Medical Journal of Australia, the Australian Health Review and the Medical Directory of Australia. Full-text articles are available.

 

https://www.nutritionintl.org/
Nutrition International (formally The Micronutrient Initiative,(MI) is a Canada-based international organization of scientists, nutritionists, policy and development experts and practitioners committed to eliminating vitamin and mineral deficiencies worldwide.

 

http://www.nih.gov/
The National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides useful health information and links on their website.

 

http://www.nutrition.gov/
The National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides online access to government information on food and human nutrition. The following partners are involved:

• USDA Food and Nutrition Service https://www.fns.usda.gov/
• HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion https://health.gov/about-us/
• Agricultural Research Service http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm

 

http://www.nutrition.org/
The American Society for Nutrition is a research society that focuses on improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition.

 

http://orgprints.org/
An international open access archive for papers related to research in organic agriculture. Online publications are available covering many aspects, including organic food production and processing. 

http://www.publichealthadvocacy.org/
The California Centre for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) has conducted studies on childhood obesity and diabetes. Reports and fact sheets are available online.

 

http://cohsasa.co.za/
The Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care focuses on improving health care in Africa. One of their focus areas is nutrition and child health. Publications and reports are available online.

 

http://www.unicef.org/
UNICEF is concerned with the well-being of children. Publications and information on the health and nutrition of children is available on their website.

https://www.unscn.org/
The Standing Committee on Nutrition, United Nations, focuses on ending malnutrition worldwide, raising awareness of nutrition problems and finding solutions. Nutrition information and publications are available on their website.

http://www.worldbank.org/
The World Bank focuses on economic and social development in the world, providing useful information and statistics on the global economy.

 

http://www1.wfp.org/
The United Nations World Food Programme is responsible for food aid, and aims to eradicate global hunger and poverty. Online publications, reports and information are available. 

 

http://www.who.int/en/
The World Health Organization provides leadership on global health issues. Useful online publications are available on their website. 

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/fitness-and-nutrition/
Exercise and nutrition both play a critical role in mental health. This is especially true when considering the risks of mental health issues and substance use disorders. Studies show that regular exercise and a healthy diet can decrease the chances of mental illness and substance abuse. Here are some Nutrition & Fitness mental wellness resources.