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Nutrition Links
Foods and Nutrition Information Center
- Food and Nutrition Topics from A to Z
- FNIC Resource Lists
- Dietary Supplements and Herbal Information
- Food Composition
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Food Guide Pyramid
- FNIC Databases
- Consumer Corner
Nutrition Action Health Letter
Martindale's - The "Virtual" Nutrition Center
- Food Science: Dairy, Meat, Fish, Fowl and Poultry, Cereals
and grains, Fruit, Nuts and Vegetables, Herbs and Spices,
Mushrooms, Yeast
- Famine foods
- Medicinal Plants
- Food imports
- Labeling
- Food Law and Safety
- Food Management/Restaurant Costs
American Dietetic Association Website
- Food and Nutrition Information
- Nutrition Fact Sheets
- Healthy Lifestyle Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Good Nutrition Reading List
- Gateway and Links to other sites
University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter
- Wellness Newsletter
- Supplement Information
- Wellness Recipes
- Wellness Books
- Research study information
The Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Nutrition and Health Information- General Public, Kids,
Nutrition quizzes
- Nutrition Action Newsletter Link
- Alcohol Policy
- Antibiotic Resistance/Consumer Tips
- Biotechnology/Press Releases, Articles, Speeches
- Food Safety
- International Nutrition Information
Maricopa Anatomy and Physiology Homepage
- Anatomy & Physiology
- "Cool Biomedical Site of the Moment" Link
- Interactive Tutorials
- Essay Writing for Science Classes
The DASH Eating Plan
- DASH- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Links to full text brochures and educational materials
- Option for ordering
AGRICOLA (National Agricultural Library’s Web Gateway to
AGRICOLA)
- Searchable library: bibliographic database of citations
to the agricultural literature created by the National
Agricultural Library and its cooperators
- Publications and resources encompassing all aspects of
agriculture and allied discipline: animal and veterinary
sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture
and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural
economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition,
and earth and environmental sciences.
- Search and browse options
- Many available links, some free internet access to full
text articles
The Vegetarian Resource Group
- Vegetarianism in a Nutshell
- American Dietetic Association (ADA) Position Paper- 1997
- Iron
- Calcium in the Vegan Diet
- Choosing and Using a Dietitian
- Diabetes
- Feeding Vegan Kids
- Healthy Fast Food for Pre-Schoolers
- Heart Healthy Diets- the Vegetarian Way
- Iron in the Vegan Diet
- Meals on Wheels Four Week Menu
- Nutrition and the Eye
- Protein in the Vegan Diet
- Seniors Guide to Good Nutrition
- USDA School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children
- The Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Childhood
- Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers
- Vitamin B12 in the Vegan Diet
- Guides and Handouts
- Information in Spanish
- References to Vegetarian Books and Journals
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Complete guidelines for the prevention, detection, and
treatment of high blood pressure
- Consumer information and health-care information
- Facts about DASH
- Heart Disease Information
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
- Publications and reports
- Great, usable brochures- viewable and printable in Adobe
Acrobat Reader
- Also available to order in bulk
- Current brochures include:
- Fabulous Fruits, Versatile Vegetables
- Where Do Your Favorite Foods Fit?
- Get on the Grain Train
- How Much Are You Eating?
The Tufts University Nutrition Navigator
- A rating guide to nutrition websites
- Nutrition information websites relating to:
- Women
- Men
- Family
- Seniors
- General Nutrition
- Health Professionals
- Educators
- Journalists
- Weight Management
- Special Dietary Needs
- Websites classified by quality: Among the Best, Better
Than Most, Average, Not Recommended
Dole 5-A-Day
- Award-winning site
- Nutrition education for kids, parents and teachers about
why fruits and vegetables are good for you
- Interactive and fun site-especially good for kids
- "Reference center" encyclopedia covers: history, growing
season and nutrient content of many fruits and vegetables
- Lists the best sources of Vitamin A, C, folate and fiber
- Lesson plans for teachers can be downloaded
- Games, recipes for kids to make, cartoon characters
FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
- Very large and comprehensive government nutrition site
with search engines
- Current nutrition issues
- Fact sheets
- Government released statements
- Foodborne illness outbreaks
- "Consumer Advice" organized by topic: women’s health,
seniors, food products, nutrition and weight loss, supplements,
food preparation and safety, food labeling, among other
topics.
MayoClinic.com: Reliable Information for a Healthier Life
- Great site with lots of information on health and health
management
- Subheadings of:
- "Diseases and Conditions"
- "Healthy Living"
- "Drug Search"
- "Health Programs and Tools"
- "My Health Interests"
- "Books and Newsletters"
- Healthy Recipes
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