Basic Nutrition Principles
This section of Chapter 9 introduces basic principles of nutrition. The Web site below is a general source of information on nutrition. The Food and Nutrition Information Center is one of several information centers at the National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service of U.S. Department of Agriculture. The site includes an index of food and nutrition-related Internet resources.
Visit the Food and Nutrition Information Center web site
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Basic Nutrition Principles
This web site provides information about national standards for certifying and labeling organic foods.
Visit the The National Organic Program web site
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Planning a Nutritious Diet
This site provides the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Visit the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 web site
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The Energy-Supplying Nutrients
This section of the chapter provides information about carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, including vegetarianism. The Web site below is maintained by the Food and Nutrition Information Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The page provides links to a variety of resources concerning vegetarianism.
Visit the Vegetarian Nutrition web site
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The Energy-Supplying Nutrients
This section of the chapter discusses carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The site below, which is sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, provides specific information about sweeteners and desserts. The American Diabetes Association web site also includes information about the diabetes research updates, legislative information, and related Internet resources.
Visit the American Diabetes Association web site
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Non-Energy Supplying Nutrients
This section of the chapter discusses iron, including hemochromatosis, a hereditary condition in which the body stores too much iron. The Web site below is for the Iron Disorders Institute, a voluntary association dedicated to reduce suffering and unnecessary death due to disorders of iron through awareness, education, and facilitating research.
The site provides information about hemochromatosis.
Visit the Iron Disorders Institute web site
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Non-Energy Supplying Nutrients
This section of the chapter discusses vitamins and minerals, including calcium. The site below provides general information about osteoporosis for lay and professional audiences. The sponsor of the site, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, is dedicated to promoting bone health and fighting osteoporosis.
Visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation web site
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Planning a Nutritious Diet
This section of the chapter mentions the use of food composition tables as a way to analyze diets for nutritional adequacy. The site below is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The site enables you to search an extensive food database to determine a food's nutrient content.
Visit the USDA National Nutrient Database web site
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Planning a Nutritious Diet
This section of the chapter ways to plan nutritious menus. The site below provides information about the MyPyramid Plan.
Visit the Steps to a Healthier You web site
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