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DIETETICS AND NUTRITION RESOURCES

• College and Hospital Research
• Government Websites for Nutrition Information
• Professional Associations
• Tools
• Web Guides

 

College and Hospital Research

• Mayo Clinic: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
  Includes articles, interactive graphics, videos and an expert blog that covers all aspects of nutrition.
  
  
• Medline Plus Food and Nutrition
  A linked alphabetical list covering a variety of food and nutrition topics. Each of the links provides definitions, related articles and other reference resources.
  
  
• Nutrition Source
  Published by the Harvard School of Public, this regularly updated source provides information on all manners of nutrition.

Government Websites for Nutrition Information

• CDC: Nutrition
  Compiled by the Center for Disease Control, this list of articles and websites focuses on healthy topics. Several resources focus on children’s nutrition. It also has data and statistics.
  
  
• FDA Food
  The Food and Drug Administration’s website provides up-to-date information on food safety and recommendations, including guidelines and legislation.
  
  
• Food and Nutrition Information Center
  This website is part of the USDA’s National Agricultural Library.
  
  
• Nutrition.gov
  A portal for other websites, articles, and information on food and nutrition that is published by the government.

Professional Associations

• American Society for Nutrition
  The American Society for Nutrition is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing together information from researchers, nutritionists, and industries regarding nutrition. They are responsible for several scholarly publications in the field of nutrition, including: The Journal of Nutrition and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
  
  
• American Dietetic Association
  Check out the “For the Public” tab to find updated information on common topics in nutrition. This page also offers other resources in Spanish and Chinese.

Tools

• Choose My Plate
  This updated form of the food pyramid showcases the new plate format. It also has other resources recommended by the government for a healthy diet and nutrition, including interactive activities.
  
  
• My Pyramid Tracker
  This resource is published by the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. It offers a food assessment tool, which allows you to compare your nutritional intake to recommendations, and a physical activity tool that allows you to compare your physical activity to recommendations.
  
  

• Web Dietician
  Check out the Webdietitian Modules on various topics. This provides an in-depth look at information related to dietetics.

Web Guides

• Blonz Guide
  This comprehensive guide was created by a professor of nutrition at the University of California, San Francisco. It includes links to websites, newspapers, food associations, and other authoritative resources on nutrition.
  
  
• Fruits and Veggies: More Matters
  Learn more about fruits, vegetables, and nutrition in general. Includes recipes, planning and shopping, and food label guides.
  
  
• NutriWatch
  This website is managed by a medical doctor, and a researcher. They provide links to reliable websites on various topics, including regulatory issues, and food safety and technology. Some of the resources are older, but the site is well-maintained.

 

This collection is maintained by Natalie Clewell and was last updated on July 27, 2011.