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Analysis of Health Problems Associated With High-Protein, High-Fat, Carbohydrate-Restricted Diets Reported Via an Online Registry view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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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