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NUTR 160 & 165 - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle

Selected Resources

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy for medical professionals

MedlinePlus: Health Topics National Library of Medicine
Covers symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for over 900 diseases, illnesses, health conditions & wellness issues.
MedlinePlus health topics are regularly reviewed, and links are updated daily.

California Dept of Public Health, Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch
     ♦ California Community Obesity Profiles

PolicyMap (Fresno State access)
PolicyMap uses GIS and US data indicators to provide detailed maps, tables and charts. Data indicators are on the main menu and include demographics, income and spending, housing, lending, quality of life, economy, education, and health.

Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA National Agricultural Library
     ♦ Cultural and Traditional Foods food culture, traditions, and nutrition for diverse populations.
     ♦ Dietary Guidance topics including Dietary Reference Intakes and USDA MyPlate and Food Pyramid resources
     ♦ Diet and Health including vegetarian nutrition, weight and obesity, and diabetes
     ♦ Life Stage Nutrition

Nutrition.gov topics (including age/life stage)

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020- 2025. USDA/US Department of Health & Human Services

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Systematic Reviews USDA Nutrition Evidence Library

Gateway to Communication and Social Marketing Practice Centers for Disease Control
Resources to help build your health communication or social marketing campaigns and programs. Whether you are looking for tips for analyzing and segmenting an audience, choosing appropriate channels and tools, or evaluating the success of your messages or campaigns

Think Cultural Health Office of Minority Health, US Dept. of Health & Human Services
"Information, continuing education opportunities, resources, and more for health and health care professionals to learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services."

MedlinePlus: Health Topics National Library of Medicine
Covers symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for over 900 diseases, illnesses, health conditions & wellness issues.
MedlinePlus health topics are regularly reviewed, and links are updated daily.

Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA National Agricultural Library

     ♦ Cultural and Traditional Foods food culture, traditions, and nutrition for diverse populations.

Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. 2016 [ebook]

Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia. 2011
In the library, 1st floor Reference GT2850.F666 2011 4 volumes.

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. 2003
online and in the Library

The Food and Culture Around the World Handbook, 2011
In the library,  Lower Level  TX353 .B6985 2011

Food Culture in... series