Databases:
Gale Science: Health and Medicine - This is a link to the Health and Medicine categories listing from Gale Science in Context. Health issues -- including diseases, exercise, food safety, and nutrition -- can be found in regularly updated articles. Look for the green box that says "Updated!" for articles that have been recently updated with new information.
Infobase Science Online - Science research including diagrams, experiments, and videos.
Infobase Today's Science - Includes science topics n the news
Websites:
Gale Science: Health and Medicine - This is a link to the Health and Medicine categories listing from Gale Science in Context. Health issues -- including diseases, exercise, food safety, and nutrition -- can be found in regularly updated articles. Look for the green box that says "Updated!" for articles that have been recently updated with new information.
Infobase Science Online - Science research including diagrams, experiments, and videos.
Infobase Today's Science - Includes science topics n the news
Websites:
Health:
Center for Disease Control US government site that deals with national and international diseases. EMS Zone The "Free For All" section reviews anatomy & procedures for emergency care. Go Ask Alice Experts answers over 1,000 health questions a week from teens. Let's Move! Government program to encourage exercise and healthy eating. Mayo Clinic Experts regularly update info about diseases, tests, & other health issues. Medline Plus Health topics on wellness and disorders, as well as a medical encyclopedia. National Institute on Drug Abuse: For Teens Facts, games, and videos to learn about drug abuse and prevention. National Institute of Mental Health Information about mental health, including treatments and research. WebMD Tools for managing health, support, & information from medical professionals. World Health Organization Information on death, disease, and other health crises around the globe. |
Nutrition:
Choose MyPlate Online tools to explore food groups and nutrition information. Food-A-Pedia Compare the nutritional value of different foods. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Information on healthy eating, including recipes. SELF Nutrition Data Analyze recipies, search food by nutrient, and learn how to read labels. U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary guidelines, food safety, and data from U.S. farms. U.S.D.A. Food and Nutrition Information Center Current and historical dietary guidelines, links to other resources. U.S.D.A. Standards Government standards for foods. |
Foods:
AllRecipes.com - Search user rated recipes by ingredient, or browse recipes by category.
America's Test Kitchen - Recipes from past and present episodes of the show from the kitchen that produces Cook's Illustrated magazine.
BBC: Good Food - Recipes from around the world organized by cuisines. Search the website by ingredient, dish, or keyword.
Epicurious - Browse favorites, search for recipes, and create a menu.
Food Network: Recipes and How To's - Recipes from popular television chefs. View videos or search the site.
Jamie Oliver: World Food Recipes - Recipes from Chef Jamie Oliver organized by country.
Joy of Baking - Wach videos and find recipes from an award winning baking and dessert website.
Taste of Home - Search recipes or browse by course, ingredient, or cooking style.
Books:
Search the library's catalog, Destiny, for more information about health, nutrition, and recipes. The ranges given below do not include all books on these topics.
362.1 - Health Care
612.3-613.2 - Nutrition
613.8 & 615 - Drugs
613.9 - Sex
616.89 - Mental Health
641.597 - Cookbooks
AllRecipes.com - Search user rated recipes by ingredient, or browse recipes by category.
America's Test Kitchen - Recipes from past and present episodes of the show from the kitchen that produces Cook's Illustrated magazine.
BBC: Good Food - Recipes from around the world organized by cuisines. Search the website by ingredient, dish, or keyword.
Epicurious - Browse favorites, search for recipes, and create a menu.
Food Network: Recipes and How To's - Recipes from popular television chefs. View videos or search the site.
Jamie Oliver: World Food Recipes - Recipes from Chef Jamie Oliver organized by country.
Joy of Baking - Wach videos and find recipes from an award winning baking and dessert website.
Taste of Home - Search recipes or browse by course, ingredient, or cooking style.
Books:
Search the library's catalog, Destiny, for more information about health, nutrition, and recipes. The ranges given below do not include all books on these topics.
362.1 - Health Care
612.3-613.2 - Nutrition
613.8 & 615 - Drugs
613.9 - Sex
616.89 - Mental Health
641.597 - Cookbooks