Research Guides: NDS 271: Food and Culture: Web Resources

Food and Culture

Eating Healthy Ethnic Food
From the National Heart Lung Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Food Timeline.org
Created by a Reference Librarian, this site includes citations to references
Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style
44 page cookbook from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Feeding American: The Historic American Cookbook Project
From Michigan State University, a digital collection of 76 cookbooks from the 18th to early 20th centuries highlighting an important part of America's cultural heritage.
Social and Symbolic Nature of Food
A video which discusses the social and symbolic nature of food in an individual's culture.

Food Groups
A video looking at the 7 food groups and why they are needed in the body. May 13, 2019.
What is Nutrition?
A video which explains what is nutrition and the differences between food and nutrients and how they function in the human body. August 22, 2015
How The Body Uses Food - You Are What You Eat
A video which provides a very basic look at how food is used in the body. How the body uses carbs, protein, and fats. September 11, 2016
Making Healthy Eating Easier
A nutrition fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition for Healthy Growth and Development
A micronutrients fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
5 Keys to a Healthy Diet
Healthy diet recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Healthy Diet Fact Sheet
A healthy diet fact sheet from the World Health Organization.

What is Kosher?
A video providing an introduction to kosher, for everyone. Learn why people keep kosher, the basic rules, how to get started, or how to be thoughtful as a guest in a kosher home. February 3, 2017
Jewish Food Laws
A video providing a brief explanation of the Jewish food laws. May 13, 2013
Understanding Halal
A video from IFANCA's food technology team gives you an overview of what kinds of food are halal (permissible), haraam (non-permissible), and mashbooh (need further investigation).
Halal and Haram Food in Islam
This video will show you how to differentiate between different types of foods/drinks, to make it easier for your Islamic routine.