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Resources include bibliographic and other on-line searchable databases, as well links to a variety of food, nutrition and health-related journals. Also find links to dietary assessment instruments for research and related information.
USDA. Nutrient Data Laboratory.
The mission of the Methods and Application of Food Composition Laboratory (MAFCL) is to identify critical food composition needs for researchers, policymakers, food producers and consumers.
Find information from national and other food and nutrition surveys. Includes data on food intake, risk factor prevalence, and other health indicators. Also find information on survey methodology.
Find tools and resources for Government Grant Information and Non-Government Grant Information.
Features reports and studies on a variety of nutrition topics. For other studies, be sure to look under the specific topic of interest, such as Weight and Obesity, or US Nutrition Assistance Programs, for example.
Links to resources on policy and legislation including the Federal Register Online and the Library of Congress' THOMAS legislation information tool. Also find information on state policies related to child nutrition and school health.
Find information about how agencies across the federal government cooperate to perform research and develop research questions in the field of human nutrition.