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Food Composition

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Find a wealth of information and resources on individual nutrients and scroll down for multiple nutrient resources:

  • Macronutrients - Including general and specific resources on carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, fats and cholesterol, water, as well as interactive tools.

  • Phytonutrients - Including general information, government-related sites, and resources on specific phytonutrients such as tea, lycopene, and phytoestrogens.

  • Vitamins and Minerals - Including general information as well as resources for specific vitamins and minerals.
  • Nutrition Fact Sheets
    Northwestern University. Feinberg School of Medicine. Department of Preventive Medicine.
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    Linus Pauling Institute logo Micronutrient Information Center
    Oregon State University. Linus Pauling Institute.
    Provides scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of vitamins, minerals, dietary phytochemicals (plant chemicals that may affect health) and other nutrients in preventing disease and promoting health.
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    Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets
    DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
    Fact sheets provide responsible information about the role of vitamins and minerals in health and disease.
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    USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21 Nutrient Lists -Reports by Single Nutrients
    USDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory.
    Reports of selected food items and nutrients, sorted either by food description or in descending order by nutrient content in terms of common household measures. Single nutrients include protein, fat, energy (calories) carbohydrate, fiber, sugar, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, cholesterol, fatty acids and various phytonutrients and antioxidants.
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    Nutrition Fact Sheets
    Northwestern University. Feinberg School of Medicine. Department of Preventive Medicine.
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    Nutrient Information
    American Society for Nutrition.
    Nutrient statements (including macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and others) prepared by nutrition research experts, based on evaluation of information from peer-reviewed scientific reports.
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    Last Modified: Feb 27, 2009  
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        International Food Composition Resources
        Food FYI
        Additional Resources
    See Also
        Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
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