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Reference   |   Pathfinders   |   Nutrition
Nutrition

Prepared by Rebecca Rogers
Pathfinders
Online Catalog Subject Headings  
 
Here are a few subject headings to use in the online catalog
to find books about Nutrition.
  Nutrition
  Aging—Nutritional aspects
  Diet
  Diet therapy
  Food
  Food habits
  Health
  Holistic medicine
  Longevity—Nutritional aspects
  Mind and body
  Minerals in human nutrition
  Nutrición
  Salud
  Vitamins in human nutrition
  Weight control
Another way to find Subject Headings about Nutrition is to do a “Subject Keyword” search using the key words: nutrition, diet, food and health.

There are over 400 subject headings in the El Paso Public Library's Online Catalog
 
Reference Resources  
 
American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide
By Roberta Larson Duyff
John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ 2002
ISBN: 9780471441441
Call no:  R  613.2 DUY

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“This comprehensive book from the American Dietetic Association explains everything you need to know about eating healthy, with simple, practical tips and flexible guidelines designed to help you choose nutritious, flavorful, and fun foods to suit your needs and lifestyle at any age.” (Amazon.com)
 
Encyclopedia of Diet Fads Encyclopedia of Diet Fads
By Marjolijn Bijlefeld and Sharon K. Zoumbaris
Greenwood Press, Westport, CT 2003
ISBN: 9780313322235
Call no:  R  613.25 BIJ

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“This book describes many of the health fads and fashions of the past, as well as current trends in weight loss, examining the pros and cons of different plans. The authors help to identity effective means of losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” (Amazon.com)
 
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition
Edited by Jacqueline L. Longe
Thomson Gale, Detroit 2008
ISBN: 9781414429915
Call no:  R  613.203 GAL

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“This two-volume set presents authoritative, comprehensive information on special diets,
dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutrition basics and some effects of dietary choices on one’s health. Topics are organized around the development and history of a diet; its basic principles; key figures who influenced the practice; and any public and regulatory concerns associated with the diet.” (Gale Cengage Learning)
 
Wellness Foods A to Z: An Indispensible Guide for Health-Conscious Food Lovers Wellness Foods A to Z: An Indispensable Guide for Health-Conscious Food Lovers
By Sheldon Margen and the editors of the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
Rebus, New York 2002
ISBN: 9780929661704
Call no:  R  613.2 MAR

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Written by a medical doctor, this authoritative book contains nutritional information on more than 500 foods. The book is easy to use and understand. It offers shopping, storage, and preparation tips. The book is fully illustrated.
 
 
Database Resources  
 
EBSCO Publications - MasterFILE Premier
Ebsco MasterFILE Premier is designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

This database is available as part of the TexShare Databases which are commercial database subscriptions that are paid for by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for use by registered patrons of Texas public libraries.
A keyword subject search yields:  
  90,833-- Full-text References for
"nutrition"
  For Example:
  Hemmelgarn, Melinda. 2009. "To Everything There Is a SEASON." Current Health 1 32, no. 8: 8-11. MasterFILE Premier, EBSCOhost.
Other TexShare Database Resources
Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center  
  24,412 Full-text References for "nutrition" (Subject Search)
  For Example:
  "CHAPTER 6: Fitness & nutrition.” 2005 Mayo Clinic Fitness for Everybody: 218-243. Consumer Health Complete
 
Internet Resources  
 
Cook’s Thesaurus—by Lori Alden
http://www.foodsubs.com/
  The Cook's Thesaurus is a cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.
Eat Right—
American Dietetic Association

http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg
/ada/hs.xsl/index.html
  This website provides food and nutrition information for consumers, health professionals and ADA members.
Food and Nutrition Information Center —
USDA National Agricultural Library

http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display
/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=4
  A resource for all of the US government nutrition campaigns and programs. It includes articles, topics, and links dealing with health and nutrition.
 
 

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