Research Guides: Food, Nutrition and Dietetic Resources: Websites

Websites

Professional Organizations
Nutrition and Food Science

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association)
The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Major source of science-based food and nutrition information for members, the public, health professionals, students, and the media
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
Society for Nutrition Education is a professional organization dedicated to promoting effective nutrition education and communication to support and improve healthful behaviors
American Public Health Association
The American Public Health Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world and has been working to improve public health since 1872.
New Jersey Dietetic Association
An affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The organization has approximately 2000 active members (Registered Dietitians - RD’s and Dietetic Technicians, Registered -DTR’s) in New Jersey who are committed to promoting the optimal nutrition, health and well-being of our consumers.
School Nutrition Association
The School Nutrition Association (formerly American School Food Service Association) is a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide meals to students across the country. The Association works to ensure all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education.
Association for the Study of Food and Society
The ASFS was founded in 1985, with the goals of promoting the interdisciplinary study of food and society.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020
The Dietary Guidelines is designed for professionals to help all individuals ages 2 years and older and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet.
Choose My Plate
MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.
Healthy Eating Plate
From Harvard University, Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals
Nutrition.gov
Comprehensive "megasite" of all governmental agencies concerning food and nutrition. This site includes links to information on "Let's Move", MyPlate, Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets, Nutrition Education resources, and Federal Nutrition Assistance programs.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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.
CDC - Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Excellent source of resources related to social marketing campaigns. Access to CDC/HHS news and press releases, and upcoming professional conference information.
Public Health Image Library (PHIL)
Comprehensive site of image libraries from Center for Disease Control and other government agencies that deal with health or scientific issues
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
Comprehensive site with some overlap to Nutrition.gov resources, but also provides easy access to information on SNAP-Ed Connection for nutrition educators, WIC, Food Labeling, and Consumer Corner, a site for nutrition educators and the general public
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page
Provides links to several food composition resources, including USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Rutgers NJAES - Food, Nutrition & Health
Understanding the relationship between our lifestyle, food--what we eat and where it comes from--and even our finances is a key component of good health. Cooperative Extension, a unit of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), addresses these diverse unmet issues of nutrition and health.
Food Research & Action Center
Legislation, news, and data related to nutrition, hunger, and food advocacy efforts in the United States
Agency for Healthcare Research Quality Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations Archive
Archival repository of links to clinical guidelines and recommendations previously produced and maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ)
Healthy Meals and Nutritious Snacks for Kids and Teens
A list of resources focused on healthy eating, balanced diets, and nutrition recommendations for children and teens.