Key Reference Sources
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition by Call Number: RA784 ONLINEISBN: 9780323908160Publication Date: 20234th ed.
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Present Knowledge in Nutrition. Volume 1, Basic nutrition and metabolism by Call Number: RA784 ONLINEISBN: 9780128198421Publication Date: 2020Eleventh edition.
Present Knowledge in Nutrition. Volume 2, Clinical and Applied Topics in Nutrition by Call Number: RA784 ONLINEISBN: 9780128184615Publication Date: 2020Eleventh edition.
Encyclopedia of Food and Health by Call Number: RA784 ONLINEISBN: 9780123849533Publication Date: 2016v.1-5
- Nutrition.gov
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Information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. Maintained by Registered Dietitians at the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Key Literature Review Databases
- AGRICOLA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) This link opens in a new window
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5.2 million+ citations for journal articles (1700+ journal titles currently indexed), monographs, serials, audiovisual materials and online content from around the world from as far back as the 15th century. Covers all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines, including animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences.
Gateway Websites
- Science.gov
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