The document analyzes and summarizes 8 web sites on health topics such as nutrition, calories, fat, carbohydrates, and diabetes. For each site, it evaluates the accuracy, currency, content, and functionality. The Nemours Foundation sites generally received the best ratings, as they were designed by a leading pediatric health organization and provided stimulating content for children through pictures and audio. The CDC site was also highly rated for accuracy since it clearly listed contact information. Some sites were found to lack stimulating content for children but provided necessary information to complete the assigned task.

1. Web sites analysis
1- Ron Kutus, (August 18th
, 2002). Energy, Endurance and Health in School.
School for champions. Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://www.school-for-champions.com/grades/health.htm
Accuracy
The page was designed by Ron Kurtus who is the founder of the School for
Champions educational and personal development website and is also the owner
of SfC Publishing Co.
Currency
Although the page was created in 2002, it has up-to-date information.
Content
This site is not very stimulating for children but it contains necessary
information to do the task.
Functionality
The site works well and there is no need to use the links on the page.
2- CHY, (n.d.), Healthy eating. Children, Youth and Women's Health Service.
Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?
p=240&np=297&id=1998
Accuracy
The page was designed by group of people who work in a hospital in order to
provide some on line information
Currency
It has up-to-date information, it was last updated in October 12th
2010.
Content
This site is not very stimulating for children but it contains necesary
information to do the task.
Functionality
The site works well and there is no need use the links on the page.
3- The Nemours Foundation, (1995). Learning about calories. Kids Health.
Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/calorie.html

2. Accuracy
The page was designed by Nemours which is one of the U.S. most leading
pediatric health systems.
Currency
It has up-to-date information. it was last updated 2010.
Content
This site is very stimulating for children since it has a lot of pictures and the text
can be read and listened to at the same time.
Functionality
The site works well and there is no need use the links on the page.
4- The Nemours Foundation, (1995). Learning about s. Kids Health. Retreived,
October 12th
, 2010 from http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html
Accuracy
The page was designed by Nemours which is one of the U.S. most leading
pediatric health systems.
Currency
It has up-to-date information. it was last updated 2010.
Content
This site is very stimulating for children since it has a lot of pictures and the
text can be read and listened to at the same time.
Functionality
The site works well and there is no need use the links on the page.
5- The Nemours Foundation, (1995). Learning about carbohydrates. Kids
Health. Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html
Accuracy
The page was designed by Nemours which is one of the U.S. most leading
pediatric health systems.
Currency
It has up-to-date information. it was last updated 2010.
Content
This site is very stimulating for children since it has a lot of pictures and the
text can be read and listened to at the same time.

3. Functionality
The site works well and there is no need use the links on the page.
6- The Nemours Foundation, (1995). The food guide pyramid. Kids Health.
Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/pyramid.html
Accuracy
The page was designed by Nemours which is one of the U.S. most leading
pediatric health systems.
Currency
It has up-to-date information. it was last updated 2010.
Content
This site is very stimulating for children since it has a lot of pictures and the
text can be read and listened to at the same time.
Functionality
The site works well and there is no need use the links on the page.
7- The Nemours Foundation, (1995).What`s cholesterol?. Kids Health.
Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/cholesterol.html
Accuracy
The page was designed by Nemours which is one of the U.S. most leading
pediatric health systems.
Currency
It has up-to-date information. it was last updated 2010.
Content
This site is very stimulating for children since it has a lot of pictures and the
text can be read and listened to at the same time.
Functionality
The site works well and there is no need use the links on the page.
8- Centres for Disease and Cntrol prevention, (n.d.). Questions answered.
Department of health and human services. Retreived, October 12th
, 2010 from
http://www.bam.gov/sub_yourbody/yourbody_diabetes_questions.html#1
Accuracy
The page was designed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A Tel: (404) 639-3311 / Public Inquiries:
(404) 639-3534 / (800) 311-3435.

4. It is a very reliable source since it provides an address and different telephone
numbers where people can communicate.
Currency
It has up-to-date information. it was last updated on October 12th
, 2010.
Content
This site is not very stimulating for children but it contains necesary
information to do the task.
Functionality
The site and the links works well.