Nutrition & Food

 
   
  American Dietetic Association - The largest organization of food and nutrition professionals that promotes health through nutrition.  Search through nutrition fact sheets and consumer resources.

American Society for Nutrition - A research society dedicated to improving the science of nutrition.  View articles in their nutrition publications including Nutrition Notes, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and The Journal of Nutrition.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - New guidelines are developed every five years by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agricultre.  The guidelines include advice on healthy dietary habits.

Food and Nutrition Information Center - Food and Nutrition Information Center - Nutrition and food safety information.

Food Pyramid - Learn about the food pyramid and new recommendations for food and nutrition.

Foodborne Illness Education Information Center - From the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Nutrient Data Laboratory - Nutritional values of foods from the USDA.

Nutrition.gov - Access to government information on food and nutrition.

 
   
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