International Sites

Dietitians Association of Australia. 2008. Dietitians Association of Australia. 10 June 2008. http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp.

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the largest professional nutrition organization in Australia. Their mission is to support dietitians and promote better food, health, and living. DAA prides themselves on having connections with other national and international organizations, putting them on "cutting edge" of nutrition. Although mainly intended for dietary professionals, they offer advice on smarter eating. In addition, there are eating assessments, nutrition quizzes, and recipes. There are also over seventeen links related to fad dieting. This website would be helpful for internationally comparing and contrasting dietitian requirements and getting an Australian viewpoint of dieting methods.

Food Standards Agency. 2008. Food Standards Agency. 10 June 2008. http://www.food.gov.uk.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is an Independent Government department that was established by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and interests concerning food. Although FSA is a government agency, it is considered independent because it doe not report to a specific minister and is free to publish any advice. They have developed administrations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The FSA provides information on a vast number of issues including nutrition, safety and hygiene, and food myths. This resource would be helpful for a journalist researching international eating habits and dieting. Their website is easy to navigate and even includes a section for students. They offer a European perspective on these issues, which, surprisingly, is very different than an Americans.