Subscription Databases (Free to Alabama Residents)
Consumer Health Complete through the Alabama Virtual Library provides access to health reference books, evidence-based health reports, full-text journals, and magazines, and includes images, diagrams, and animations to help illustrate health concepts.
Gale General OneFile through the Alabama Virtual Library includes access to magazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and currents events, including health and health careers.
Government Websites
MedlinePlus is the National Library of Medicine’s website for providing high-quality, relevant health information in many formats including easy-to-understand summaries in dozens of languages.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Information Center connects professionals and the public to authoritative food and nutrition resources. Use tools such as the DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) Calculator and access nutrition education materials, lesson plans, and dietary guidance.
Other Trusted Sites
The Nutrition Source from Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to providing science-based guidance for healthy living—free from industry influence or support.
Eatright.org from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers information on nutrition and health, from meal planning and prep to choices that can help prevent or manage health conditions and more.
Kidshealth.org has doctor-reviewed information written specifically for parents, teens, and kids about all kinds of health topics, including diet and nutrition.