Nutritional Science
self-help submit a link
These fact sheets give all the details on how to become a registered dietician or a dietetic technician, registered. Learn about requirements, coursework, employment and salaries here.
Join the blog discussion
TierneyLab
Given that recommendations based on nutritional science have significant societal impact, are theories properly tested, conclusions challenged and alternatives considered?
Games for kids (and adults)
Pacific Science Center
These interesting games will help you and your kids learn more about nutrition and nutritional science.
Remember the food pyramid?
MyPyramid
The food pyramid has gotten a makeover! Find out how it's changed with this animation. Click on the MyPyramid Plan to customize a pyramid to your personal nutritional needs.
Analyze this
Nutrition Data
Learn about the nutrient and amino acid content of food with this nutrient search tool and food category explorer. Free registration is required to use the food analyzer.
Don't fail nutritional science
Health Castle
Need some remediation? Get the basics and more with this helpful resource's explanation of the actions of different nutrients and where to find them. There are even diets for specific conditions.
This resource page has great links to help you pursue the career you want in nutrition, the food sciences, or the culinary arts.
risks submit a link
Global implications
International Union of Nutritional Sciences
Read reports and bulletins about nutritional science and nutritional issues around the world, concerning topics like indigenous food systems and the epidemics of malnutrition and obesity.
In your best interest?
American Council on Science and Health
Many of the articles on this web site discuss food safety and nutritional science. The skeptical authors try to dispel myths and slash hype, providing food for thought. Are they right?
Check out these articles and videos about issues that affect us everyday. "A 3000-Calorie Dinner" discusses unhealthy menu options at two national Italian food restaurant chains.
Nutritionism
New York Times
Has nutritional science led us astray? This novel but long article discusses how we've started eating nutrients instead of food, and how isolating nutrients might confound studies.
causes submit a link
Nutritional Science 1785 - 1985
Journal of Nutrition
This interesting four-part history describes some of the experiments that led to our modern understanding of essential nutrients.
alternatives submit a link
She blinded me with science
On Networks
In these videos, Dr. Kiki Sanford explains the science behind the physical and chemical reactions that occur while you're cooking in your kitchen.
Food science is a little different
Wikipedia
According to this Wikipedia entry, food science is not considered nutritional science, but instead deals with a variety of other topics including harvesting, safety, engineering and chemistry.
Interesting links
Science
Get more information on food, nutrition and metabolism with these links from Science.gov.

