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Carbohydrates
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Analysis of Health Problems Associated With High-Protein, High-Fat, Carbohydrate-Restricted Diets Reported Via an Online Registry 
 Report from a study of high-protein, carbohydrate-restricted diets, with a focus on the Atkins diet. Discusses common health concerns of people on the diets, and provides a nutrient analysis of sample menus based on the Atkins diet plan. From the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. http://www.pcrm.org/news/registry_report.html Topics: Health, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jun 1, 2004 Beverages
Quick reference to nutritional information for popular beverages such as orange juice, punch, and milk. Includes calories, carbohydrates, fats, sodium, protein, and cholesterol. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University Housing Food Service. http://www.housing.wisc.edu/dining/beverages.php Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Carbohydrates: The Bottom Line
An overview of carbohydrates and their role in nutrition. Discusses the glycemic index, insulin, whole grains, and high-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate diets. Includes links to related articles and resources. From the Harvard School of Public Health. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Mar 8, 2009 LowCarbFriends.com
A motivation and support site for Atkins and other "low carb" diet plans. Includes a collection of carbohydrate counts for popular diet foods, a body mass calculator, recommended exercises, sample menus, recipes, product reviews, a marketplace, links, and glossary. Searchable. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Mar 20, 2004 The Nutrition Source: Knowledge for Healthy Eating
This searchable site provides "timely information on diet and nutrition for clinicians, allied health professionals, and the public." It offers tips for healthy eating, gives information on the various components of diet (fats, carbohydrates, fruit, protein, etc.), and discusses how to interpret media coverage of diet and nutrition news. "And you won't just find out what you should eat, but why." From the Harvard School of Public Health. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 14, 2003 NutritionData
This site provides a searchable database of food composition and nutrition information. Each result includes a nutrition facts panel; a calorie ratio pyramid for carbohydrates, fats, and protein; and detailed information about minerals, vitamins, and other components of the food item. Also includes nutritional data for some fast-food restaurants and other nutrition tools. Information is based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), supplemented by other sources. http://www.nutritiondata.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 5, 2005 NuVal: Nutritional Scoring System
Commercial website for a nutritional scoring system that assigns each food an Overall Nutrition Quality Index (ONQI) "on a scale of 1 to 100." The system quantifies "the presence of more than 30 nutrients -- including vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants," and sugar, fats, cholesterol, protein quality, and more. Includes a description of how scores are derived, the science behind the ONQI algorithm, and sample NuVal scores for fruit, salty snacks, and more. http://www.griffinhealth.org/Research/ONQI.aspx Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 15, 2008 |
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