Food and Nutrition Information Center One
of several information centers at the National Agricultural Library
(NAL), part of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA)
Agricultural Research Service (ARS). From this site you can access all
of the FNIC's resources and databases, as well as other food- and
nutrition-related links.
Food and Drug Administration Includes
sections on foods, human drugs, animal drugs, cosmetics, medical
devices, children and; tobacco, and medical products worth reporting.
MyPyramid.gov A
gateway to selected consumer health and human services information
resources provided by U.S. government agencies and other organizations
serving the public interest. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans,
interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and
advice to help you.
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) The
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) is responsible for providing
information on the nutrient content of foods consumed in the United
States. From this site you can conduct on-line searches of the USDA
Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR). The site also contains
frequently asked questions, a glossary, and links to food composition
and nutrition home pages.
Food Safety Information Retrieval System Designed
by the Cooperative Extension Service at North Carolina State University
to promote food safety education via the Internet. The web site serves
as a gateway to food safety sites, including government agencies,
academic institutions, cooperative extension services, a master list of
consumer publications, other food safety databases, consumer hotlines,
and many other educational resources.
Food Reflections Subscribe
to free monthly e-mail newsletter focusing on food, nutrition, and food
safety from the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
American Diabetes Association A
customized web site for consumers and professionals with general
information, the latest research, and information on legislation.
American Heart Association This site allows you to assess your risk for heart disease, and catch up on the latest information.
Shape Up America! Contains
the latest information on safe weight management and physical fitness,
including the ability to calculate your BMI, and the CYBER Kitchen.
Food Safety Project Thorough resource for food safety information and publications from Iowa State University.
