Downloadable data sets prepared by the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory with nutrient values of foods. - Read more

Study on the use of calcium and vitamin D for preventing hip fractures. - Read more

Scientific information for nutritionists and health care providers to learn about eggs and good nutrition. Has list of research and scientific studies done an eggs online. - Read more

Information from the University of Wisconsin detailing research papers on this subject. A PDF file of research summaries is available for download. - Read more

Discusses the effects of hydrogenated oils in the human diet, with numerous references to scientific studies. - Read more

Simple and clear information on role of lutein, a plant carotenoid deficient in most western diets, in vision, especially the prevention of 'age-related macular degeneration', as well as overall health, from the 'Lutein Information Bureau' in USA. - Read more

Free nutrition software for Linux and DOS, which records and analyzes meals with the USDA nutrient database. - Read more

Directory of information on nutritional supplements, herbal supplements and health concerns. - Read more

Describes food nutrients with dietary tips, discusses dietary risks, and gives links to additional information including nutrition books. - Read more

Fat profile, studies on the effect of pecans and other nuts on blood profiles. From the National Pecan Shellers Association, USA - Read more

Information on soy, soy products, and legumes. Nutrient charts for common legumes, discussion of allergies, phytochemicals, and protective effects. - Read more

Offers information and practical advice about fish oil, omega 3, and fatty acids. - Read more

Summaries of the latest research on the health benefits of the omega-3 content of fish oils. - Read more

Collected articles describing current scientific research relating to the benefits of fish oil and fish consumption, including benefits of fish oil for various conditions and diseases. - Read more

Includes information on food additives and food ingredients such as enumbers, emulsifiers, flavorings, colorings, functional foods, and preservatives. - Read more

Has calorie and fat gram chart for 1000 foods sorted by carbohydrates, cholesterol, protein, and fat listed alphabetically. Provides health and fitness links. - Read more

Discusses how we came to be eating the small range of fruits we now eat, and the relative nutritional and protective strengths of commercially available fruit. - Read more

Advocates the use of whey proteins in nutrition. Describes nutrition facts and functions complete proteins have in diet. - Read more

Includes information about vitamins, minerals, herbs, bee products and antioxidants. - Read more

Explanation of the fatty acids that are healthy. Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids and which foods they can be found in. - Read more