Nutritional Information
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This overview teaches you how to read the nutritional information on packaging. There's even an educational video at the bottom of the page.
Food fact finder
Calorie King
This extensive database provides the nutritional information of thousands of items, including packaged meals and fast food. Select a brand on the search tool for even more information.
Let an animated character walk you through the ins and outs of nutritional information; this is a fun way to test your knowledge.
Analyze your food
Nutrition Data
What nutrients are in the food you eat? What foods would make better choices? Find out with this excellent Web site that provides complete nutritional information.
A crash course in nutrition
Health Castle
This informative Web site that has a novel approach to nutritional information. Explore the basics of nutrition and much more.
Download this database and get the nutritional information of over 13,000 foods whenever you want it.
Find out how many calories you're consuming each day, and learn how to reduce them with this useful meal planner that keeps track of nutritional information.
From Aging to WIC
USDA
Get all the nutritional information you need on topics from A-Z, well from A-W actually, with this great resource page.
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Liquid calories
CDC
Nutritional information isn't restricted to solid food. This helpful page gives advice on how to lower calorie consumption by making simple beverage substitutions.
Watch this short clip about how easy it is to grossly underestimate calories, especially when you think you've made a healthier choice.
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Take a quiz, watch a video or see model menus on this page promoting more visible nutritional information, like the calorie content of foods. Interesting tool on the war against obesity.
Stay fuller longer
Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI) is not always included on nutritional information, but you can look it up here. Use the GI to learn which foods can help curb your appetite.
Did you know that raw beluga eyes have over 6000% the daily value of vitamin E? This is just one of the many interesting facts you'll find on this ethnic food nutritional information resource.
