The KIDS Report is a biweekly publication produced by K-12 students as a resource to other K-12 students. It is an ongoing, cooperative effort of 15 classrooms from around the world. Teachers assist and provide support; however, students select, evaluate and annotate all resources included in every issue of the KIDS Report.

The KIDS Report is published with a generous grant from John and Tashia Morgridge and with the support of the General Library System of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

This issue of KIDS, dated February 29, 2000, was written and produced by Kate Bugher's school library patrons from Deborah Polster's 9th grade Health class at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin.

In This Issue

• American Dietetic Association
• Vitamin Buzz
• Mental Health Net: Eating Disorders & Treatments
• Online Development Corporation - Anthropometric Tutorial
• Welcome to Michael D. Myers, M.D., Inc.
• International Diabetes Web Site
• On Health
• Met Life
• Yahoo Health
• American Red Cross

American Dietetic Association http://www.eatright.org This is a very simple website that is great for those who need links to other sites about nutrition. It provides information on dieting books. The site is fast with lots of working links; be prepared to go through several of them to get to the content. Features include In the News, Diet Fads, Finding a Dietician, Nutrition Resources, and more! Reviewed by Amber M.

Vitamin Buzz http://www.vitaminbuzz.com This site focuses on alternative health solutions sponsored by the Vitamin Shoppe. It is geared more to consumers than to research. Once you navigate through the maze of letters and graphics, the site will let you buy vitamins, find out about drug interactions, herbal remedies, health concerns, and much, much more. It also lists the top non-prescription vitamins, such as Ginkgo Biloba and garlic, and you can contact doctors with specific questions. Reviewed by Amber M.

Mental Health Net: Eating Disorders & Treatments http://www.mentalhelp.net/eatingdisorders/ This site on eating disorders was created by Mental Health Net. It contains information on eating disorders, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, it has links to online resources, support organizations and research information. Although it has mostly text-based content, I found it organized, informative, and interesting. Reviewed by Lisa Y.

Online Development Corporation - Anthropometric Tutorial http://www.odc.com/anthro/ "Measuring the human body is one method of assessing the general nutritional status of an individual or a population group. This type of assessment is called anthropometry." I referred to a particular unit from this site titled "Malnutrition: Determinants, Extent, Effects." I found the design features well-organized and easy to use. The content was informational and exclusively text based. I like this site because it includes definitions of important words and it provides good explanations of the topics. Each unit in this site includes exercises, questions, tests, glossaries, and references. Reviewed by Lisa Y.

Welcome to Michael D. Myers, M.D., Inc. http://www.weight.com This site contains factual medical information on topics related to obesity and weight control. There are straightforward internal links to the site contents, but no further links within the articles. Information at this site is text based only. The site is authored by Dr. Michael D. Myers, a Family Practice medical doctor who resides in California. He is a member of NAASO (North American Association for the Study of Obesity) and his statement of purpose posted at the site is to "provide objective medical information on obesity, eating disorders, and associated medical conditions in a non-commercial environment where any editorial comment is appropriately noted." Reviewed by Lisa Y.

International Diabetes Web Site http://www.idi.org.au This site from the International Diabetes Institute of Australia focuses on the definition, symptoms, effects, and treatments of diabetes. Design features are excellent, as is its ease of use. The content is complimented with colorful pictures and graphs to help the searcher. Links to more information and additional websites are provided. Each section includes names to contact for further information, a feature that heightens the credibility of the site. I like this site because it has a section for students who are researching diabetes. This site was selected as the winner in the Scientific Section of the 1998 Australian Financial Review/Telstra Australian Internet Awards. Reviewed by Lisa Y.

On Health http://www.onhealth.com On Health is what I consider to be the best consumer-oriented health site out there, a site you may have seen advertised on TV. You can look up any health-related issue, from smoking to dreams to STDs to natural remedies, and it is almost guaranteed to be there. On Health has great links and is very quick. Some excellent features are the interactive tools, medical center links with related topics, and the fact that it is updated daily. This site is great for any health-related research project. Reviewed by Amber M.

Met Life http://www.metlife.com This great site is chock-full of information on health. To start off, Snoopy and the gang are the mascots of Met Life, which brings a lot of fun into the site. It covers practically all health-related topics from how to eat right, to how to choose a dentist, and how to deal with disabilities. It offers practical and smart advice so it would be great for both research projects and personal information. This site deserves a 10 out of 10! Reviewed by Amber M.

Yahoo Health http://yahoo.com/Health/ The Yahoo Health site is organized and easy to use. It provides ample amounts of information and links to other health-related sites. Though its strengths outweigh its drawbacks, it wasn't always easy to find an author's name, a date when the page was last updated, or the resources used to construct the site. Reviewed by Lisa Y.

American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org This is a well put together website because of the good presentation, colorful icons, and quick links. The information is straight to the point and easy to get around in. Every article includes at least one link to another area of the site, which can really save time and help to organize information. Interesting features include a virtual museum, facts about our local Red Cross chapter, and information about the organization from different time periods. Reviewed by Amber M.

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