Introduction Statistics released in August 2005 point out that the incidence of obesity in both adults and children is increasing in almost every state. Part of the efforts to combat this problem involves teaching people how to eat more wisely. Nutritional charts and programs come in a widely variety of approaches from the Atkins Diet to the USDA pyramid chart to the many diet centers that offer prepackaged food and vitamins. There is a wealth of information that you, as a student, need to access and evaluate in order to come to any conclusions. Beginning instruction: Begin by searching our Online Catalog. Holdings can be found by entering keywords. Keywords to consider: Resources recently acquired by the library include:
Databases: Journals, Magazines, Articles Go to Nursing database subject guide. Magazines and newspapers offer more up-to-date, current informaiton and developments and are published more frequently than books. Feel free to peruse any of the electronic journals listed below. Please remember that some may require subscriptions to view full-text articles but most will provide current issue selections. Center for Science in the Public Interest, Nutrition Action Healthletter - The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being. Environmental Nutrition: The Newsletter of Food, Nutrition and Health - this independent newsletter offers nutritional guidance on topics such as maintaining low fat diets, preventing cancer through healthy dieting, and cooking healthy meals. Nutritional and food comparison charts are laid out to facilitate consumers shopping for brand name foods. FDA Consumer - published bi-monthly by the U.S. FDA, this magazine provides articles on diet, nutrition, and new medicine as well as the latest news regarding requlatory products such as food, drugs and medical devices. This journal is also available in paper in the SCC Library and through NCLive. Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter - the goal of the Turfts Health & Nutrition Letter is to provide the consumer with honest, reliable, scientifically authoritative health and nutrition advice that not only can be trusted, but can have a direct and often immediate effect on their health. University of California, Berkely Wellness Letter - drawing from the expertise of UC Berkeley's School of Public Health and researchers worldwide, this montly newsletter provides concise facts, tips, and articles on diet, health, and preventive nutrition and practices against diseases and other illnesses. Articles are simplified and evaluated for the general consumer. Remember, if you choose to search the Internet using Google or another search engine, refer to the evaluation section found on the LRC home page under the Subject Guides. A American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results. Arbor Nutrition Guide - the guide is organized into six main sections: Searching--for nutrition search engines, Home Pages--links to nutrition organizations, Clinical Nutrition, Applied Nutrition, Food Science, and Food. Calorie Control Council - "If you're looking for information on cutting calories and fat in your diet, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, or your favorite low-calorie, reduced-fat foods and beverages (and the ingredients that make them possible) you've come to the right place." Carbohydrates (Harvard School of Public Health) - also see: Official Website of the Glycemic Index and the Gl Database (Univ. of Sydney). Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion - CNPP works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. The Center is an agency of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. CSPI Nutrition Quizzes (From the Center for Science in the Public Interest) - 7 quizzes designed to test your knowledge of all things diet and food. Cultural and Ethnic Food and Nutrition Education Materials: A Resource List for Educators - comprehensive bibliography and links to ethnic food ways resources (food pyramids, journal article abstracts, educational fact sheets and booklets). Includes materials in Spanish and other languages. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protectiong the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and contril, enviromental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Face the Fats (American Heart Association) - Everything you want to know about fats including: Fats 101 | MyFats Calculator | Live Fat-Sensibly Fast Food Calculator (From WNBC.com in New York) - choose a fast food brand restaurant, choose a particular menu item and learn all about the fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein, carbs and the fiber of that item. Food and Nutrition Information Center (USDA) - provides links to information on dietary supplements and guidelines, food safety, and food guide pyramids. Food Science Subject Guide (From the University of Wisconsin - Madison) - some partricularly nice features are the Hot Topics guide and links and the various "Resources by Topics." Food Stamps Nutrition Connection (FSNC) - a resource system for Food Stamp Program nutrition education providers. FSNC is the result of collaboration between the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), National Agricultural Library's Food and Nutrition Information Center, the University of Maryland and Howard University. Healthy Fridge, The (From Open the Door to a Healthy Heart, Atlanta, GA) - This site is primarily an educational site and not intended for medical purposes. The site is "dedication to providing heart-healthy tips for the entire family." Mediterranean Diet Pyramid - "This pyramid, representing a healthy, traditional Mediterranean diet, is based on the dietary traditions of Crete, much of the rest of Greece and southern Italy circa 1960, structured in light of current nutrition research. The selection of these regions and this time period as a basis for the design..." There are also links to the following diet pyramids: Vegetarian, Asian, and Latin. National Cancer Institute - the national 5 A Day for Better Health Program gives Americans a simple, positive message - eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health. The program is jointly sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit consumer education foundation representing the fruit and vegetable industry. The National Cancer Institute funds behavior change and communications research to determine strategies that are effective to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. National Food Safety Database - gateway to government food safety information. Nutrition.Gov - specialized nutrition information is available for infants, children, teens, men, women, sneiors, and minorities. Additional features include dietary guidelines for healthy eating, treatment and prevention of diseases, and more. Several key components include:
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service - the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College - "Official website for the federally funded Children's Nutrition Research Center, which conducts research on the role of maternal, infant and child nutrition in optimal health, development, and growth." U.S. Government Healthfinder - a searchable government website developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This resource provides reliable health information from over 1800 health-related organizations as well as online publications, subject guides, databases, and websites. Wadsworth Nutrition Resource Center - an online supplement to the Personal Nutrition textbook, this website provides additional nutritional resources. Click "Nutrition Links" to access information on societies and organizations, government agencies, publications (e.g., newsletters, journal sites, and news pages), nutrition tables, and other related web links. What We Eat in America - this is the website of the Food Surveys Research Group, a USDA unit whose mission is to monitor US food consumption by conducting surveys. Included on the site are food surveys going back to 1977. American Dietetic Association - founded in 1917, "ADA's mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members." American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) - founded in 1909, this longstanding association seeks to improve the quality of individual and family life via programs that educate, influence public policy, disseminate information, and publish research findings in a wide arena of areas including food and nutrition and human growth and development. Society for Nutritional Education (SNE) - founded in 1967, this association representing the professional interests of nutrition educators in the U.S. and worldwide. It strives to promote healthful food choices, fostering a vision of healthy people living in healthy communities. National Alliance for Nutrition & Activity (NANA) - advocates national policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity to help reduce the illnesses, disabilities, premature deaths, and costs caused by diet - and inactivity-related diseases. Find a listing of other related associations both nationally and locally. Use the Researching, Evaluating, Citing(APA), Writing, and Check Form links located under the Subject Guides link on the left. There you will find:
(Acknowledgement given to the Library & Learning Resources page of the City College of San Francisco for help in compiling the resources on this page.)
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