American
Dietetic Association
At this searchable site, you can find nutrition and diet information;
locate a registered dietitian in your area; follow legislation related
to food, health, and nutrition policies; and link to numerous related
sites, listed by category.
Delicious
Decisions
From the American Heart Association a site for learning how to eat
right, stay fit, and establish good habits for a lifetime. Topics
include shopping for food at the supermarket, eating out, and staying
fit. Recipes are contained in the cookbook.
Food
and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
A collection of links about eating disorders, dietary guidelines around
the world, the cultural diversity of food in the U.S., newsletters
and discussion groups, dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins,
and minerals), food composition, and various food pyramids. From the
National Agricultural Library and the University of Maryland. Searchable.
Food
Labeling and Nutrition
Information on how to read and understand the nutrition facts panel
on food labels; articles on nutrition and health; industry labeling
guidance, regulations, and compliance information; and legal requirements
for health and nutrient content claims. From the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
International
Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements
A database of citations, and sometimes abstracts, for journal articles "on the topic of dietary supplements including vitamins, minerals,
selected herbal, and botanical supplements." 1986 to date, updated
monthly. Produced by the Office of Dietary Supplements of the National
Institutes of Health.
Nutrient
Database (USDA)
This searchable database reports the nutrient values for more than
6,000 foods. If you would like to see the information in the same
format as on food labels, search in Nutri-Facts.
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