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Nutrition - Online Resources

Pathfinder prepared by Mrs. Herrmann, ORRJHS Librarian




Custom Google Search Engine
To search all the Web sites listed here at once, click on the link above. You will be able to do a Google search of just the recommended Web sites. Be sure to include the word nutrition as a search term along with the specific nutrient (water, carbohydrates, protein, etc.) you are researching.
Food & Nutrition
Look in the General Nutrition category on this KidsHealth site for brief articles on carbohydrates and fats. Type other topics in the search box in the top left-hand corner to find additional information.
Fruits & Veggies Matter
Look here for information on the nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, found in fruits and vegetables.
Healthy Diet: End the Guesswork
The Mayo Clinic gives nutritional guidelines for carbohydrates, protein, and fats in your diet.
Nutrition
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health provide a variety of information on the different classes of nutrients.
Nutrition for Everyone
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide information on the importance of water, dietary fat, carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins and minerals in your diet.
The Nutrition Source
The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health maintains this website focusing on healthy eating.