LibGuides: Nutrition: Organizations & Tools

Key Organizations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat Right
Organization led by registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, registered, and other dietetics professionals dedicated to improving the health of Americans through research and education.
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition(A.S.P.E.N.)
Founded in 1976, A.S.P.E.N. is a community of dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, scientists, students, and other health professionals.
CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
This division of the CDC works with state and local partners to increase awareness of healthy food options.
Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
CSPI seeks to educate the public with scientific evidence on health and environmental issues.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC works to protect Americans from health threats as well as safety and security threats.

FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Great website packed with information from recalls to dietary supplements!
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
This site provides fact sheets providing an overview of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements.
Nutrition.gov
Food and nutrition information from the federal government.
U.S. National Library of Medicine: Medline Plus
Food and Nutrition Health Topics -
USDA National Agricultural Library
Nutrition resources from the Food and Nutrition Information Center.

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