Nutrition
April 2008
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Nutrition is ‘all foods, the physical and chemical process by which food is converted into body tissue.’ (Consult the Online Medical Dictionary here).
The related library factsheet on Genetically modified food may also contain useful information.
Go to the information factsheet on Genetically modified food here
Print resources
Books
The BMA library has a small collection of core texts on nutrition: most are kept in the Reading Room at QU 145.
Barasi ME. Human nutrition: a health perspective. 2nd ed.
Arnold, 2003
BMA location: QU 145
Gibney MJ. Clinical nutrition. Blackwell Science 2005
BMA location; QU 145
Pryke R. Weight matters for children : a complete guide to weight, eating and fitness.
Radcliffe, 2006.
BMA location: WS 115
Stockslager JL. Nutrition: made incredibly easy.
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2003
BMA location: QU 145
Truswell AS. ABC of nutrition.
BMJ Books, 2003
BMA location: QU 145 and Access the e-book here
Webster-Dandy J. Oxford handbook of nutrition and dietetics. Oxford University Press, 2006.
BMA location: QU 145
World Health Organization. Food and health in Europe : a new basis for action
World Health Organization, 2004
BMA location: WA 695
Journals
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
American Society for Clinical Nutrtion
The primary focus of the journal is the publication of basic and clinical studies relevant to human nutrition
http://www.ajcn.org/
British Journal of Nutrition
CABI Publishing on behalf of The Nutrition Society.
ISSN (Print Only): 0007-1145
International, peer-reviewed journal publishing original papers, review articles, short communications and technical notes on human and clinical nutrition, general nutrition, and animal nutrition.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Nature Publishing Group
Essential source of information across a wide range of disciplines with broad international focus, attracting a worldwide audience. It covers all aspects of human nutrition.
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/
Vitamin and nutritional research
Hans Huber
Primary focus of the journal is vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and minor plant components. Papers related to basic and clinical nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, diet and health, nutrition in prevention and therapy, dietetics, interaction of foodstuffs, nutritional pharmacology, as well as analytic methods in nutrition will be considered.
http://verlag.hanshuber.com/ezm/index/VIT
Journal of Nutrition
American Society for Nutritional Sciences
ISSN 0022-3166
Major journal in circulation since 1928, Publication of papers based on original nutrition research in humans and other animal species.
http://www.nutrition.org/
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
CABI Publishing on behalf of the Society
Publishes papers and abstracts presented by members and invited speakers at the scientific meetings of The Nutrition Society
Web resources
British Nutrition Foundation
Website of UK based charity partially funded by the government and the food industry. Many useful factsheets.
http://www.nutrition.org.uk/
BBC Healthy living
Includes nutritional information, age-related and shopping advice. Also includes a newsletter.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/nutrition/
About nutrition
Access to articles and news reports, as well as links to related sites covering topics including child nutrition, eating advice, nutrition careers, food safety, organic foods, preservatives and drinking water, and others. Produced by a nutrition educator and consultant, as part of the US based About.com enterprise:
http://nutrition.about.com/
MedlinePlus: Food, nutrition and metabolism topics
Public-orientated resources covering a range of food, nutrition and metabolism topics
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodnutritionandmetabolism.html
NutritionData
Searchable database of food composition and nutrition information. Includes nutritional data for some fast-food restaurants and other nutrition tools. Information is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture supplemented by other sources.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Nutrition.gov
US resource providing access to accurate scientific information on nutrition and dietary guidance. Aimed at the general public this resource includes nutrition information for infants and children, men and women and the elderly. Information is provided on medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, metabolic disorders and the role of nutrition in preventing these diseases.
http://www.nutrition.gov/
WHO nutrition site
WHO aim to "prevent, reduce and eliminate malnutrition worldwide" and to promote nutritional well-being of all people. This site discusses nutrition and human rights, malnutrition, and various other emerging issues, and provides details of WHO research and programmes that have been/are being undertaken throughout the world. Links are included to selected publications and documents, nutrition databases, and other resources.
http://www.who.int/topics/nutrition/en/
Other organisations and libraries
American Society for Nutritional Sciences
9560 Rockville Pike
Suite 4500
Bethesda
MD 20814
USA
tel: (301) 634 7050
http://www.asns.org/
US research society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition.
British Dietetic Association
5th Floor, Charles House
148/9 Great Charles Street
Queensway
Birmingham
B3 3HT
tel: 0121 200 8080
fax: 0121 200 8081
http://www.bda.uk.com/
Established in 1936 to provide training and facilities for registered dietitians. Professional Association which aims to inform, protect, represent and support it's members.
British Nutrition Foundation
High Holborn House
52-54 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6RQ
tel: 020 7404 6504
fax: 020 7404 6747
http://www.nutrition.org.uk/
Charitable organisation which raises funds from the food industry, government and a variety of other sources.
Food Standards Agency
Aviation House
125 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6NH
tel: 020 7276 8000
http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/
Independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Nutrition Society
10 Cambridge Court
210 Shepherds Bush Road
London
W6 7NJ
email: office@nutsoc.org.uk :
http://www.nutritionsociety.org/
UK-based learned society concerned with the scientific study of nutrition and its applications to human and animal health. Membership is open to nutritionists worldwide but is concentrated in Europe. The site has information about membership, accreditation and special interest groups, news and activities of the society and information about the society's journals and textbooks.