- Bulking Up Fiber’s Healthful Reputation.
An article from FDA Consumer Magazine presents a great deal of information about the sources of fibers and the benefits of including recommended amounts of fiber in the diet.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/bulkfibr/bulkfibr.htm
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- Dietary Fiber is Still in Style.
The International Food Information Council provides extensive information on the characteristics, benefits, and sources of fiber.
http://ific.org/foodinsight/1999/ma/fiberfi299.cfm
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- FAQs about Grains.
Answers to common questions about grains as a good source of complex carbohydrates. And if you can’t find the answer here, you can e-mail a registered dietician for an answer. Resources written in Spanish focus on pregnancy, diabetes, weight loss, and the food pyramid. Also check out the link to Complex Carbohydrates: A Simple Way to Cut Fat.
http://www.wheatfoods.org/qanda/pres_faq.html
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- Glycemic Index
The American Dietetic Association presents a summary of the concept of glycemic index, written by an expert in the field.
http://www.eatright.org/ada/files/GlycemicIndex.pdf
(Added: Thu Oct 12 2006)
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
The American Dietetic Association offers a succinct description of the possible link between consumption of high fructose corn syrup and the rise in obesity.
http://www.eatright.org/ada/files/Hot.pdf
(Added: Thu Oct 12 2006)
- John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center on Fiber
This site explains why fiber is a necessary component of the diet, lists types of fiber, and includes how much fiber is needed. Health benefits of including fiber in the diet are discussed.
http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/cardiology/rehab/fiber.html
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- Making Healthy Food Choices
The American Diabetes Association provides nutrition guidance for people living with diabetes. Learn how carbohydrates interact with other macronutrients to influence blood glucose control.
http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/healthyfoodchoices.jsp
(Added: Thu Oct 12 2006)
- USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL)
The USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) is responsible for providing information on the nutrient content of foods consumed in the United States. From this site you can conduct online searches of the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR). The site also contains frequently asked questions, a glossary, and links to food composition and nutrition home pages.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- Wheat Foods Council – Grain
Information Center
The Wheat Foods Council educates the public about the role of grains in the diet. The site contains links to fact sheets, recipes, and current research. In the “Resources” section, readers can find answers to common questions about grains and email an expert for answers that aren’t yet listed.
http://www.wheatfoods.org/Index.htm
(Added: Thu Oct 12 2006)
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