Encyclopedias, Handbooks, & dictionaries
Specialized encyclopedias and other reference materials can introduce you to a range of possible research topics. These sources also provide excellent background information.
Encyclopaedia of Food Science, Food Technology, and Nutrition
Sci Ref TX 349 .E47 1993 (Science Reference Index Table)
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives
Sci Ref TX 553 .A3 B87
Diet & Nutrition Sourcebook
Sci Ref RA 784 .D534 1999
Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology
Sci Ref TP 368.2 .E62 2000
Foods and Food Production Encyclopedia
Sci Ref TX 349 .F58
Foods and Nutrition Encyclopedia
Sci Ref TX 349 .F575 1994
For additional items, please try browsing for these subjects in the BYU Library Catalog:
NUTRITION ENCYCLOPEDIAS; FOOD ENCYCLOPEDIAS; FOOD DICTIONARIES; FOOD INDUSTRY AND TRADE DICTIONARIES; FOOD INDUSTRY AND TRADE ENCYCLOPEDIAS; NUTRITION; FOOD INDUSTRY AND TRADE
Selected Web Sites
National Library of Medicine
Food and Nutrition Information Center
This site comes to us under the direction of the National Agriculture Library and part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its purpose is to collect and disseminate information about food and human nutrition. A wealth of resources is available at this site.
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is a portal to nutrition information across the agencies of the federal government and provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition.
USDA
Official homepage of the United States Department of Agriculture. Find information on human nutrition and food production, processing, and safety.
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Sponsored by the USDA, this site provides nutritional guidance for the public that is based on sound scientific research and analysis.
American Dietetic Association
Official homepage for the American Dietetic Association. Contains a wealth of information including Nutrition Fact Sheets, Daily Nutrition Tips, Dieting for Dummies, and Careers in Dietetics.
Food and Drug Administration
Official website of the Food and Drug Administration.
FoodSafety.gov
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway website that provides links to selected government food safety-related information.