Week 1 - BIOL 105H - General Biology - Research Guides at Hayden Memorial Library

In week one, you will learn about the nutritional needs of the average college students. There can be lots of conflicting information on the internet about diet and nutrition, so it's easy to get confused. Luckily the library is here to help!

Library Resources

Health Source Consumer This link opens in a new window
Topics include behavioral health, childcare, food sciences & nutrition, medical sciences, sports medicine, and general health.

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Electronic reference books and specialized reference sources for multi-disciplinary research. Mobile app for Apple and Android markets.

This collection features many different titles and topics, including several devoted to health and nutrition (linked below)

Internet Resources

College campuses' influence on student weight and related behaviours: A review of observational and intervention research
College campuses' influence on student weight and related behaviours: A review of observational and intervention research
Beating the Freshman 15
Nutritional advice from Johns Hopkins
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
FNIC provides information about food and human nutrition for the professional community as described in the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (Farm Bill).
Your MyPlate Plan
Your MyPlate Plan: 2000 caloires, 14+ years
Do You Know How Many Calories You Need?
Advice from the FDA