NURS 2100: General Nutrition

FoodData Central is an integrated data system that provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research.

USDA is responsible for providing a safety net for millions of Americans who are food-insecure and for developing and promoting dietary guidance based on scientific evidence. USDA works to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based nutrition information and advice for people ages two and older to help Americans make healthy choices about food and beverages in their daily lives.

Nutrition.gov is a USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. The site is updated on an ongoing basis by a staff of 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).

CDC nutrition efforts support public health strategies and programs that improve dietary quality, support healthy child development, and reduce chronic disease.

Formerly the American Dietetic Association, this organization of food and nutritional professionals is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics.

The International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA) is an organization of national associations of Dietitians-Nutritionists. With a national dietetics association Member in about 50 countries, ICDA is widely recognized as the international organization for dietetics professionals.

Malnutrition results in the loss of millions of young lives every year: but together, we can prevent this. Through its programmes in more than 90 countries across the world, UNICEF is working to make good nutrition a reality for the children, families and communities that need it most.

The Nutrition Source is a leading authority on food and nutrition knowledge, providing science-based guidance for healthy living. Based at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health’s Department of Nutrition, The Nutrition Source offers comprehensive nutrition information through timely articles and FAQ’s, while recipes and tools, including The Healthy Eating Plate, facilitate the translation of food and nutrition knowledge into daily practice.