Family Studies

Food Related Health Concerns

There are many books in our library on most of these topics. Use the library catalog to look up your health concern or look in the Reference books in the 610-619 section.

Encyclopedias are also a great source of basic information.

General Sites

• Diseases & Conditions A-Z

American Dietetic Association - search for your disease, some articles are for doctors but there are also articles for you.

MedlinePlus - search for your topic

Anorexia

Anorexia—Easy to Read

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders

Blood Pressure, High

Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure

American Heart Association

Bulimia

Bulimia—Easy to Read

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders

Cholesterol, High

High Blood Cholesterol:  What You Need To Know

High Blood Cholesterol

Diabetes

All About Diabetes

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

Healthy Habits to Help Manage and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Food Allergies

Common Food Allergens

Food Allergies: When Food Becomes the Enemy

Celiac Disease -one form of wheat intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance - Mayo Clinic

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - What is It?

Osteoporosis Overview