Electronic Resources in Nutrition

Contents:

• Syracuse University Resources
• Nutrition-Related Reference Sources
• ebooks
• Nutrition-Related Organizations
• Commercial Sites
• Nutrition Calculators and Tools

Syracuse University Resources

• Syracuse University Library Home Page
  Includes links to the Library's online catalog (SUMMIT), electronic databases and journals, interlibrary loan, service request forms, other libraries catalogs, hours of service, and subject librarians.
• Syracuse University Library Reference Shelf
  
  Includes links to web search engines, almanacs, directories, dictionaries and encyclopedias, electronic style guides, and much more!
• Selected Nutrition-Related Databases
• Cookbooks and Recipes
• Links to Service Request Forms:
  Includes forms for interlibrary loan/document delivery requests, online book renewal, recall/hold requests, collection development suggestions, online reference desk, and reserves (instructors only)

Reference Sources in Nutrition

• All You Want to Know Conversion Table
  From the Worldwide Gourmet. Includes conversions for American and European solid and liquid measurements and temperature conversion.
• Cook's Thesaurus
  Compiled by Lori Alden. As well as a cooking encyclopedia of thousands of ingredients and cooking tools, this resourse offers "substitutions for thousands of cooking ingredients, including low-calorie and low-fat alternatives for dieters, inexpensive substitutes for gourmets on a budget, and innovative replacements for hard-to-find ethnic ingredients."
• Egg Nutrition Center
  Developed by the American Egg Board and the United Egg Producers.
• Epicurious Food Dictionary
• Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages
  Detailed info on spices -- geographic, botanic, history, uses, chemical composition, etymology of the name, etc. Excellent!
• Healthtouch Online
  Sponsored by Medical Strategies, Inc., topics are arranged in an easily accessible manner. Entries include a medication guide, health resource directory, natural medicine, and vitamins and supplements, as well as general health information.
• Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition
• A Modern Herbal
  Hypertext version of the book by Mrs. M. Grieve. First published in 1931, this work "contains Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-Lore of Herbs." Includes a plant and herb index, indexes of recipes and poisonous herbs.
• Recommended Dietary Allowances
  Published by the National Research Council. Subcommittee on the Tenth Edition of the RDAs.
• Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia
  From the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). Compilation of data that assists with the identification of fish species. "It was developed to help government officials and purchasers of seafood identify species substitution and economic deception in the marketplace."
• Spice and Herb Encyclopedia
  Descriptions, sources, ethnic uses, histories, etc. of over 40 spices and herbs. From Culinary Cafe.
• The Table Wine
  This source "is dedicated to discussing 'affordable' wines." It focuses each month on a particular subject, such as a wine region, food and wine pairings, etc. There are discussions about different wines, as well as a TableWine Challenge. You can subscribe for email updates. Check out the excellent links to other web sites about wines.
• Tropical Fruit Encyclopedia
  By Marilyn Harris
• USDA-NCC Carotenoid Database for U.S. Foods - 1998
  Collaborative effort of the USDA, the Nutrition Coordinating Center (NCC), and the University of Minnesota.
• USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
  Valuable tool for searching food composition and nutrition information. Searchable database of over 5900 foods. You can also get the information in food label format by using Nutri-Facts (includes fast foods).

ebooks

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  The 2005 edition, released on January 11, "provides authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases." This is a joint publication from the Department of Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Dietary Reference Intakes: Applications in Dietary Planning [National Academies Press, 2003]
  Subcommittee on Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes and the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes.
• Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc [National Academies Press, 2002]
  Panel on Micronutrients, Subcommittees on Upper Reference Levels of Nutrients and of Interpretation and Use of Dietary Reference Intakes, and the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes
• Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients) [National Academies Press, 2002]
  Report on the Panel of Macronutrients. Subcommittees on Upper Reference Levels of Nutrients and Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes, and the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes
• Healthy People 2010
  From the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the full-text is available at this site. There are also updates.

Nutrition-Related Organizations

• American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
  The ACSH maintains a site with full text reports on such topics as Nutrition and Fitness and Food Safety.
• American Diabetes Association
  For both professionals and non-professionals.
• American Dietetic Association (ADA)
• American Society for Nutritional Sciences
• American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.)
• Dietitians of Canada
• Food Safety Project
  From Iowa State University.
• Hardin Meta Directory Nutrition Page
• Healthweb
  Initiated by academic librarians, this resource has 50 subject pages evaluated by subject experts.
• Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
• International Food Information Council (IFIC)
• International Union of Nutritional Sciences
• National Academies Press
  There are many full-text books free online. Visit the Reading Room to get a subject list.
• National Dairy Council
• National Food Safety Database
  From the Institute of Food and Agricultral Sciences of the University of Florida. The goal of this database "is to develop an efficient management system of US food safety databases that are used by the Cooperative Extension Service (CES), consumers, industry, and other public health organizations." Very well-organized links to various interest groups.
• North Carolina Food Safety Information Retrieval System
  From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. "Comprehensive and detailed food safety information for consumers and health professionals." Categories include: meat, poultry, eggs, fish and seafood, milk and dairy, fruits, vegetables, and hot topics. Includes links to other food safety resources.
• Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating
  From the Department of Nutrition of the Harvard School of Public Health. Nutrition News as well as specific information on nutrients. Sections include carbohydrates, Fiber, Vitamins, and Fats and Cholesterol. Searchable.
• Office of Nutrition Policy and Health Promotion
  From Health Canada, this site provides an overview of Canada's national policies and resources relating to nutrition. In English and French.
• OhioLine Food
  Sponsored by the Ohio State University Extension Service, there is a lot of information, including processing and storage of fruits and vegetables.
• United Nations Agencies
  World Health Organization
  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Nutrition Country Profiles
  Summaries of nutrition and food production situation in over 50 countries around the world.
• University of Missouri - Columbia Food and Nutritional Sciences
  From the Human Environmental Sciences Extension (HES), the Nutrition and Health Section contains many links to useful information for nutritional professionals, educators, and consumers. There is also an interesting link to Nutrition and Food Safety Education (Nutriteach) resources.
• Vegan Society
• Vegetarian Resource Group
  Contains news, recipes, nutrition information, and links.

Commercial Nutrition Sites

• Arbor Nutrition Guide
  "One of the most complete and well-indexed nutrition sites on the Internet" according to Nutrition Forum's Web Watch.
• The Blonz Guide: Nutrition, Food and Health Resources
• Culinary.net
  Just some of the things included are columns and recipes, contests and offers, reader forums, and links to other resources.
• Cyberdiet
  Lots of information and tools for planning diet and exercise programs, including menus and recipes. Calculate you BMI, target heart rate, etc. Get a personalized assessment of your daily calorie and nutrition requirements with the Nutritional Profile.
• Food Timeline
  From the Morris County Library in New Jersey, this site contains lots of information on food and its history, including economics, inventions, historical recipes, quotes related to food, and teaching resources. A real treasure trove!
• Gourmet Spot
  Links to food and beverage sites, recipes, restaurants, cookbooks, magazines, cooking tips, etc.
• Dr. Koop's Community
  Searchable. Includes a Resource Center and you can select several topics for more information. There is an online pharmacy where you can get drug information (provided by Multum, Inc.) You can also pose questions to health professionals through "Koop Interactive". The sites are evaluated and rated by credibility and content, as well as overall design. See also, Shape Up America!, a joint venture between Dr. Koop and other organizations. There are many great features including a library, fitness center, and a Cyberkitchen where you can find customized meal plans.
• Dr. Michael D. Myers' Obesity and Weight Control Site
  This site contains medical information on obesity, weight control, eating disorders, as well as other medical conditions.
• Epicurean Online
  "Online magazine for food and wine lovers".
• Food Network
  Links to many features, including recipes, cooking tips, a glossary of cooking terms, info on wines, and "ask a cyberchef".
• MayoClinic.com
  Variety of nutrition and health info.
• My Virtual Encyclopedia: Food and Recipes
  Alphabetically organized list of about 200 subject specific internet sites. Searchable.
• Recipe Link: "Your guide to what's cooking on the Net"
  Contains many useful features, including: recipes, daily menus, tips on healthy cooking, electronic greeting cards, and a nutrient finder. You can also subscribe to a weekly email newsletter. Highly recommended!
• Reuters Health Information Services
• Tastings.com
  Reviews of wines and beers. Searchable tasting notes on over 30,000 wines. Includes a winery and wine store directory, a wine tutorial and dictionary.
• "Virtual" Nutrition Center
  One of the many virtual reference desks from Jim Martindate.

Nutrition Calculators and Tools

• Health Calculator
  From iVillage, there are various calculators useful to determine things such as healthy weight, body mass index, daily nutrient requirements, and how many calories burned doing various activities.
• 5 A Day
  Interactive site from the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Included are a chart for rating your eating and exercise habits, steps to eating 5 a day and getting physically fit, and recipes. You can also print out your own tracking chart.
• NutritionData.com
  Searchable database of food composition and nutrition information. Includes some fast food restaurants.
• USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (Release 20)
  Searchable database of nutritional values of over 5900 foods.
• Calorie Control Council
  Besides just calculating calories and fat grams in food, you can also track your daily totals using the enhanced calorie calculator. There are numerous other calculators, including exercise, healthy weight, and weight maintenance calculators. There are also healthy recipes and meal plans. There are make-over recipes for better nutrition.