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The AID Infodienst website provides a wealth of information about consumer protection, nutrition and agriculture that can be used practically and is easy to understand. All information is elaborated on a scientific basis and with the assistance of external experts.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutrition Society) is a non-profit organisation that supports research into nutrition. It also ensures the quality of nutrition counselling and education in Germany and, based on scientific facts on nutrition, helps promote and maintain the health and fitness of the population.

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The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity that promotes the well-being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.

The International Food Information Council aims to communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.

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The Latin American Food Information Council, CLIA, is a non-profit organisation that provides information about the food industry, including studies and investigations, and acts as intermediary between the scientific community and the media in food matters.

Información Consumidor (consumer information) is an initiative of the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Foundation and an online resource for news, regulation, science, documentation and consumer services information on food and health from farm to fork.

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Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Cukrovka

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Europäische Kommission – GD Forschung – Diabetes

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Diabetes.

Europäische Kommission - GD Gesundheit und Verbraucherschutz - Diabetes

Here are the European Commission’s DG Health & Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) projects that focus on Diabetes.

English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

European Commission - DG Health & Consumer Protection - Diabetes

CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. It applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and it responds to health emergencies.

Diabesity

DIABESITY is a European Union Framework Programme VI Integrated Project that brings together basic and clinical scientists and aims to identify new genes implicated in obesity and to develop strategies for validating these genes as targets for future pharmacological manipulation.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is a large charity devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes. They provide practical support and information to help patients manage their diabetes.

Here are the European Commission’s DG Health & Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) projects that focus on Diabetes.

European Commission - DG Research - Diabetes

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Diabetes.

Exgenesis

EXGENESIS is a consortium of 27 partners from 13 member states, supported throught Priority 1 (Life Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health) of Framework Programme 6 of the European Union. It aims to provide insights into the reasons why poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to increasing levels of obesity and diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA)

Adolescence is a crucial period in life and implies multiple physiological and psychological changes that affect nutritional needs and habits. The HELENA proposal includes cross-sectional, crossover and pilot community intervention multicentre studies, as an integrated approach to this problem.

International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

La Federación Internacional de la Diabetes (FID) es el defensor mundial de las personas diabéticas y su proveedor de asistencia médica. La Federación trabaja junto con todas sus asociaciones miembro para mejorar la calidad de vida de estos enfermos en todo el mundo. Su objetivo es promover la asistencia, prevención y cura de la diabetes.

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Europa Comisión – DG Investigación – Diabetes

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Diabetes.

Europa Comisión – DG Sanidad y Protección de los Consumidores – Diabetes

Here are the European Commission’s DG Health & Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) projects that focus on Diabetes.

Aide aux Jeunes Diabétiques (AJD)

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This organisation aims to help young diabetics and their families to live better with their diabetes.

Association pour la Recherche sur le Diabète

This is a non-profit association aiming to support diabetes research and improve the well-being of diabetic patients.

Commission Européenne - DG SANCO - Diabète

Here are the European Commission’s DG Health & Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) projects that focus on Diabetes.

Commission Européenne – DG Recherche – Diabète

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Diabetes.

Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Funkční potraviny

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English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

ILSI - The International Life Science Institute

ILSI Europe was established to identify and evaluate scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and the environment. The aim is to advance the understanding and resolution of scientific issues in these areas.

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Institut des Nutraceutiques et des Aliments Fonctionnels (Canada)

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The 'Institut des Nutraceutiques et des Aliments Fonctionnels' (INAF - Nutraceutics and Functional Foods Institute) aims to assemble the expertise needed to meet the public's general expectations regarding functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Fyzická činnost

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Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft

The Federal Institute for Sport Sciences determines research objectives in the field of sport, to initiate, promote and coordinate the research and the transfer of the research results into practice.

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Adipositas-online

Adipositas-online provides information of the Diet and Obesity Research Project on "Dietary and genetic influences on susceptibility or resistance to weight gain on a high fat diet".

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

EUFIC's Coolfoodplanet Website for Kids (also in French, German, Spanish and Italian)

The EUFIC Coolfoodplanet website focuses in particular on food-related information for children and teenagers and presents information in an accessible, entertaining and didactic way.

European Commission - DG Education and Culture - Sport

Within the EU Directorate-General Education and Culture, is the Sport Unit, which is responsible for the cooperation within the Commission and with other institutions on sport-related issues. It provides, among others, a wealth of links and contact with member state sport federations and sport associations.

The European network for the promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA Europe)

Kids Health

The Kids Health website provides families with accurate, up-to-date, useful and jargon-free health information. Kids Health has separate areas for kids, teens and parents and contains thousands of features, articles, animations developed by experts in the health of children and teens.

The European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA Europe) is a collaborative project of the WHO which works for better health through physical activity, by strengthening and supporting efforts to increase participation and improve the conditions for healthy lifestyles.

World Health Organisation (WHO) - Move for Health Initiative

The 55th World Health Assembly in May 2002 edited a resolution on Diet, Physical Activity and Health which “Urges Member States to celebrate a ‘Move for Health’ day each year to promote physical activity as an essential for health and well being”. The related website is dedicated to health activity benefits and related policies.

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Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD)

The Spanish Higher Sports Council (CSD) is the central body in public administration responsible for Sport. At local level, the municipalities operate in conjunction with public administration for the promotion and development of physical exercise and sports activities.

L'Ansem (Sport et Médecine)

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The Ansem website focuses primarily on physical activity. It provides information on the favourable impact of physical activity on health and also on the negative impact of inactivity on one's health condition.

Ministère Français de la Jeunesse et des Sports

In France, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Education are responsible for most physical and sporting activities. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is responsible for promoting all forms of sporting activities for all ages.

Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

GMO

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Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is a scientific agency which specialises in risk reduction based on the analysis of the risks. It addresses areas ranging from food and chemicals to bacteria-related risks assessments.

Die Genetik/Gentechnik Seiten des Bundesamtes für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit

This Centre carries out safety evaluation of genetic operations, authorisation procedures for GMOs market placement, and advises the Federal Government, the Länder and their bodies in questions related to biological safety in the field of genetic engineering.

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Biotechnology and GMOs website

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

The purpose of this website, managed by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission on behalf of the directorate General for the Environment, is to publish information and to receive comments from the public regarding notifications about deliberate field trials and placing GMOs on the market.

European Federation for Biotechnology

The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) is the association of scientific institutes, societies, companies, biotechnology associations and personal members active or interested in biotechnology and its safe and beneficial applications.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) - pages on GMOs

The EFSA addresses scientific issues related to nutrition and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The EFSA role in the approval of GMOs is to provide scientific advice to European Union Institutions and Member States on the safety and risks for human and animal health and also for the environment.

European Initiative for Biotechnology Education

The European Initiative for Biotechnology Education (EIBE) seeks to promote skills, enhance understanding and facilitate public debate throughout Europe. Its website contains a lot of downloadable teaching materials for 16 -19 year olds.

GMO Compass

This website project is financially supported by the European Union within the European Commission’s Sixth Framework Programme. GMO Compass is the work of independent science journalists. This website provides information about GMOs, environmental safety and human health safety.

GMO regulations (Sweden)

This Swedish website aims to provide information about the legislation in force and the requirements that apply to various types of activities for people who use gene technology, or who are interested in the subject.

Institute for Food Science and Technology

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is the leading Europe-based independent professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. It aims to advance the standing of food science and technology as a subject and a profession, and to serve the interests of the public and its members.

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Bioforum - Organisation belge pour le développement de l'agriculture biologique (also in Dutch)

Français

Bioforum is the umbrella organisation for biological agriculture and nutrition. The organisation acts as the voice of its members, biological farmers and processors, salesmen and consumers.

Site interministériel sur les OGMs

This French government website answers the most frequently asked questions about GMOs. The website provides fact sheets, information about regulation, current and future experiments, as well as trade on the European Market.

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Biosafety Clearing-House Italiana

The Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) is an Internet-based information exchange system which aims to facilitate the exchange of scientific, technical, environmental and legal information on GMOs, for persons involved in the risk assessment and risk management of GMOs, and the general public.

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Jídelníček a kontrola hmotnosti

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Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity

English

The Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity (ACERO) aims to promote the collaboration between scientists within the Aberdeen area who have interests in the study of energy balance and regulation in the context of the development of obesity.

Adipositas-online

Adipositas-online provides information of the Diet and Obesity Research Project on "Dietary and genetic influences on susceptibility or resistance to weight gain on a high fat diet".

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

Canadian Food Information Council

The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition (CCFN) is a national, non-profit organisation that acts as a catalyst in advancing the nutritional health and well-being of all Canadians. Priority areas are childhood obesity, trans fat and Canada's Food Guide.

European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)

The EASO has members from a wide range of professions including sports specialists, dieticians, doctors and scientists. EASO aims to promote research into obesity, facilitate contact between individuals and organisations, and promote action that tackles the obesity epidemic.

European Federation of Associations of Dietitians

The European Federation of Dietitians (EFAD) aims to promote the development of the dietetic profession, to develop dietetics on a scientific and professional level, to facilitate communication between national dietetic associations and other organisations, and to encourage a better nutrition situation for the population of the member countries of the Council of Europe.

Food Communications Information Service, University College Cork

The Food Communications Information Service (FCIS) was established by the University College of Cork and aims to liaise with 'food' interest groups including consumer groups, regulatory agencies, the food industry and the media.

International Obesity Task Force

The International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) is committed to alerting the world to the growing health crisis threatened by soaring levels of obesity. It works together with the World Health Organisation, other NGOs and stakeholders to address this challenge.

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Obesite-enfant.com

This website provides valuable information for parents about child obesity.

Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Kardiovaskulární

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Europäische Kommission – Gesundheitsportal über Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen

The EU Health portal is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection. It includes a wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level. Here is the link to the cardiovascular disease-related pages of that website.

English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation is at the forefront of the fight against heart disease, funding research, education, care and much more. It aims to play a leading role in the fight against diseases of the heart and circulation so that they are no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.

European Commission - Public Health Thematic Portal on Cardiovascular diseases

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) implements a variety of scientific and educational activities including the coordination of clinical practice guidelines, education courses and initiatives and pan-European surveys on specific disease areas. The ESC promotes cardiovascular disease prevention messages to the general public.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) - pages on Healthy Heart

The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food in UK. Here is the link to the FSA's web pages dedicated to Heart Health.

Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA)

WHO atlas of heart disease and stroke

The World Health Organisation published in 2004 an atlas which addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke. This reference material has been designed for use by policy makers, national and international organisations, health professionals and the general public.

World Health Organisation (WHO) - pages on Cardiovascular Diseases

This section of the WHO’s website provides links to activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on cardiovascular diseases. Links to related web sites and topics are also provided.

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Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) – página sobre las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares

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Fédération Française de Cardiologie (FFC)

The French Federation of Cardiology is a French state-approved association. It has two main missions: the first is to inform the general public with the aim of preventing cardiovascular disease and the second is to promote and foster research in cardiology.

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) – pages dédiées aux Maladies Cardiovasculaires

Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Kontaminující látky v potravinách

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English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

FDA - Food and Drug Administration (Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the US government agency responsible for regulating food (human and animal) dietary supplements, drugs (human and animal), cosmetics, medical devices (human and animal), biologics and blood products in the United States.

International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene and Health

The International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) is a non-profit non-government organisation of scientists and healthcare professionals who play an active role in hygiene policy and scientific research and work together to raise awareness of home hygiene and good hygiene practice.

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Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Nedostatky v potravě

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English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

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Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Nutrigenomika

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English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

Centre for Human Nutrigenomics

The Centre for Human NutriGenomics aims at establishing an international centre of expertise combining excellent pre-competitive research and high quality (post)graduate training in the fields of genomics, nutrition and human health.

European Nutrigenomics Organisation (NuGO)

NuGO (‘European Nutrigenomics Organisation: linking genomics, nutrition and health research’) is a Network funded through the EU 6^th Framework Programme for Research and Technology. Its purpose is to overcome the fragmentation of research, giving European researchers the opportunity to work together, share facilities and their expertise.

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Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Obezita

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Europäische Kommission – GD Forschung – Fettleibigkeit

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Obesity.

Weltgesundheitorganisation – Regionalbüro für Europa – Fettleibigkeit

These pages of the WHO Regional Office for Europe provide general information on obesity in Europe and WHO Europe’s activities in that field.

English

Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity

Adipositas-online

Adipositas-online provides information of the Diet and Obesity Research Project on "Dietary and genetic influences on susceptibility or resistance to weight gain on a high fat diet".

Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is a UK organisation dedicated to the understanding and treatment of obesity. Its three key objectives are to promote professional awareness of obesity, to educate and disseminate recent research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of obesity, to prioritise obesity and provide opinion leadership in the UK.

Canadian Food Information Council

European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)

European Commission - DG Research - Obesity

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Obesity.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) - pages on Obesity

The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food in UK. Here is the link to FSA's web pages dedicated to obesity.

Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA)

International Obesity Task Force

The Obesity Society, NAASO

NAASO, the Obesity Society, is a scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. The Obesity Society is committed to encouraging research into the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keep the medical community and public informed of new advances.

UK Department of Health - pages on Obesity

The UK Health Department publishes information, policy documents and advice for the general public and healthcare professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.

World Health Organisation (WHO) - pages on Obesity

This section of WHO’s website provide links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on obesity. Links to related web sites and topics are also provided.

World Health Organisation (WHO) - Regional Office for Europe - pages on Obesity

These pages of the WHO Regional Office for Europe provide general information on obesity in Europe and WHO Europe’s activities in that field.

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Europa Comisión – DG Investigación – Obesidad

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Obesity.

Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) – página sobre la Obesidad

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“Manger et Bouger”

The French Ministry for Health and Solidarities and the National Institute of Prevention and Education for Health (INPES) have a website dedicated to the National Program for Nutrition and Health (PNNS) and related communication campaigns, meant for general public and professional use.

Commission Européenne – DG Recherche – Obésité

Here are the European Commission’s DG Research projects that focus on Obesity.

INSERM - Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale - pages dédiées à l'Obesité des jeunes

The National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) is a French public organisation dedicated to biological, medical and public health research. Here is an useful link to INSERM’s pages providing health information about childhood and teenage obesity.

Obesite.com (site francophone sur l'obésité)

This is an extensive website on obesity. Experts on obesity give clear and scientifically founded answers to questions such as: What is the origin of obesity? What are the health risks? How to treat obesity? What can you eat when you suffer from obesity?

Obesite-enfant.com

This website provides valuable information for parents about child obesity.

OMS – Bureau Régional pour l’ Europe – pages sur l’Obesité

These pages of the WHO Regional Office for Europe provide general information on obesity in Europe and WHO Europe’s activities in that field.

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) - pages sur l'Obésité

Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Onemocnění spojená se stravou

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English

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

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Italiano

Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Osteoporóza

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Bone and Joint Decade (2000-2010)

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

The Bone and Joint Decade was launched in 2000 by the World Health Organisation to improve the health-related quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders. The Decade aims to raise awareness and promote positive actions to combat musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis.

Bone Research Society (BRS)

The Bone Research Society (BRS) is a large scientific society dedicated to clinical and basic research into mineralised tissues.

Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE)

As a non-profit resource centre, the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education is dedicated to preventing osteoporosis through research and education of the public and medical community to increase awareness of risk, detection, prevention and treatment.

International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is a non-profit, non-governmental foundation. It is a global alliance of patients, medical and research societies, scientists, healthcare professionals, and companies concerned about bone health. Its website provides information to the general public and health professionals.

National Osteoporosis Society (NOS)

The National Osteoporosis Society is a UK charity dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this bone disease.

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Association des Femmes Contre l’Ostéoporose (AFCOP)

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The Women Association Against Osteoporosis disseminates information and advice on osteoporosis, its prevention and treatments.

Groupe de Recherche et d'Information sur les Ostéoporoses (GRIO)

The Group for Research and Information on Osteoporosis comprising health professionals and researchers, disseminates information in order to fight against osteoporosis.

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Sicurezza Alimentare (food safety) provides useful information and practical recommendations on nutrition, food safety, and safe food handling and storage.

Péče o zuby

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British Dental Health Foundation

The Asian Food Information Centre provides a wealth of science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

This UK-based charity aims to help people improve their oral health through a range of activities. Its website is aimed at the general public, press and professionals. It provides information and resources for dental health education and promotion.

Dental Health Foundation of Ireland

The Irish Dental Health Foundation facilitates and supports the promotion of oral health in Ireland. The Foundation works with the Department of Health and Children. This website provides numerous tips and information about dental and oral health.

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Association Dentaire Française

Français

The French Dental Association gathers 26 professional organisms in the dental health field. This association is particularly involved in the continuing education of dentists and provides them with publications, bibliographic databases, and news related to their profession.

Union Française pour la Santé Bucco-Dentaire (UFSBD)

The French dental profession created the UFSBD to develop oral and dental prevention. It has become an organisation for the promotion of oral and dental health recognised by French authorities and it is a collaborative centre to the WHO. This website provides valuable information for professionals, the general public and the media.

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