FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Family Studies | Textiles & Design | Food Science | Consumer Education

FAMILY STUDIES

Childstats.gov
Clearinghouse for reports, publications, and statistics on children and families.

CyferNet
Information on child care issues and policy-making concerns which impact children, adolescents, and families.

ParenthoodWeb
Comprehensive web site addresses all aspects of parenting.

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TEXTILES, APPAREL & DESIGN

American Society of Interior Designers
Home design news and features.

Decorator Secrets
Home decorating ideas and tips on interior design.

History of Costume
Plates of historical dress from antiquity through the 19th century.

Label Talk
Produced by Textile Industry Affairs, this site offers information for apparel/ textile industry professionals.

Yahoo!
Search for information on apparel companies (by name or product) as well as textile news industry.

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FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

Blonz Guide to Nutrition
Blonz guide to nutrition, food science, and health and fitness on the web.

Food Resource
Oregon State University's "Food Resource" information base to related documents on the web.

Index of Food & Nutrition Internet Resources
List of Internet sites compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Information Center.

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CONSUMER EDUCATION

Better Business Bureau--Southwest Louisiana
Includes a resource library of consumer buying guides, scam alerts, information on ethical advertising and selling practices, and online consumer complaint forms.

Consumer Information Center
Full-text versions of hundreds of the best of federal consumer publications.

Consumer Law Page
Access articles, brochures, and additional resources covering law-related topics of interest to consumers.

Consumer World
Public service web site which contains over 1,700 consumer resources on the Internet categorized for easy access.

National Institute for Consumer Education
Valuable teaching resources, lesson plans, legislative updates, and links for consumer education instructors and students.

SafetyAlert
News releases and articles focusing on product safety and recall information.

U.S. Consumer Gateway
Over 40 federal agencies participate in this site, providing consumer information ranging from health issues to product safety.

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This page last updated on November 13, 2007 .
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