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Minerals
Discussion of function, deficiencies, disease prevention, safety, food sources and research, indexed by mineral. From the Linus Pauling Institute.
Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data
Downloadable data sets prepared by the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory with nutrient values of foods.
Get FiberWise!
Get "Wise" about the "Whys" of fiber. Site includes dietary fiber information, a food chart and journal and tips for adding fiber.
NutrientFacts.com
Offers online nutrition tools that generate nutrition facts labels for any food or recipe. Provides a nutrient almanac designed to aid in planning a healthy, balanced diet.
NutrientFinder.com
Online nutrient database of over 66,000 raw, cooked and packaged foods.
Vitamins and Supplements Message Board
Forum for discussing health issues related to consumption and effects of vitamins and mineral supplements.
Food Sources of Dietary Fiber
Graph with grams of insoluble and soluble fiber in selected foods.
Vitamin Directory
Resource directory on several vitamins, health supplements, and news.
Calcium and Vitamin D
Study on the use of calcium and vitamin D for preventing hip fractures.
Vitaminfo.com
Has facts about vitamins and minerals including omega-3, beta-carotene, and lutein. Also gives tips for balanced eating and living.
Food Find
Nutritional values for common foods.
Fish Oils
Summaries of the latest research on the health benefits of the omega-3 contentof fish oils.
American Heart Association -Trans Fat Overview
Reports on recent studies that show potential cholesterol-raising effects of trans fatty acids have raised public concern about the use of margarine and whether other options, including butter, might be better choices.
VitaminManual
Scientific journal with questions about potential benefits of vitamins and supplements. References to medical publications also given.
Mc Vitamins
A nutritional education site that has index of selected vitamins with scientific and health benefits of each.
Dietary Reference Intakes
A 2000 report on Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline Dietary Reference Intakes. A NAP publication.
AllNutritionals.com
Includes information about vitamins, minerals, herbs, bee products and antioxidants.
NutriSolutions
Information about antioxidants as an alternative treatment for various types of cancer.
Harvard School of Public Health - Vitamins
Information on dietary intakes to protect general health and fight against diseases.
Medlineplus: Vitamins
Overview of vitamins needed for normal metabolism, growth and development, and regulation of cell functions.
Discussion of function, deficiencies, disease prevention, safety, food sources and research, indexed by mineral. From the Linus Pauling Institute.
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Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data
Downloadable data sets prepared by the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory with nutrient values of foods.
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Get FiberWise!
Get "Wise" about the "Whys" of fiber. Site includes dietary fiber information, a food chart and journal and tips for adding fiber.
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NutrientFacts.com
Offers online nutrition tools that generate nutrition facts labels for any food or recipe. Provides a nutrient almanac designed to aid in planning a healthy, balanced diet.
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NutrientFinder.com
Online nutrient database of over 66,000 raw, cooked and packaged foods.
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http://www.nutrientfinder.com -
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Vitamins and Supplements Message Board
Forum for discussing health issues related to consumption and effects of vitamins and mineral supplements.
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Food Sources of Dietary Fiber
Graph with grams of insoluble and soluble fiber in selected foods.
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http://www.md-phc.com/fiber/food.htm -
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Vitamin Directory
Resource directory on several vitamins, health supplements, and news.
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Calcium and Vitamin D
Study on the use of calcium and vitamin D for preventing hip fractures.
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Vitaminfo.com
Has facts about vitamins and minerals including omega-3, beta-carotene, and lutein. Also gives tips for balanced eating and living.
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http://www.nutrivit.co.uk -
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Food Find
Nutritional values for common foods.
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http://nutrition.about.com/library/foodfind/blfoodfind.htm -
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Fish Oils
Summaries of the latest research on the health benefits of the omega-3 contentof fish oils.
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http://www.pinc.com/healthnews/fishoils.html -
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American Heart Association -Trans Fat Overview
Reports on recent studies that show potential cholesterol-raising effects of trans fatty acids have raised public concern about the use of margarine and whether other options, including butter, might be better choices.
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VitaminManual
Scientific journal with questions about potential benefits of vitamins and supplements. References to medical publications also given.
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http://www.vitaminmanual.com -
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Mc Vitamins
A nutritional education site that has index of selected vitamins with scientific and health benefits of each.
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Dietary Reference Intakes
A 2000 report on Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline Dietary Reference Intakes. A NAP publication.
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AllNutritionals.com
Includes information about vitamins, minerals, herbs, bee products and antioxidants.
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http://allnutritionals.com -
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NutriSolutions
Information about antioxidants as an alternative treatment for various types of cancer.
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Harvard School of Public Health - Vitamins
Information on dietary intakes to protect general health and fight against diseases.
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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamins.html -
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Medlineplus: Vitamins
Overview of vitamins needed for normal metabolism, growth and development, and regulation of cell functions.
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