Food and Nutrition


MSU Resources


MSUE Educational Materials Food and Nutrition Educational materials that can be ordered from MSU Extension

Extension Food Safety Education Database National database of curriculum and resource materials on food safety topics. Reviewed by a national committee.

Preserving Food Safely Database Information on food preservation topics. Keyword searchable on full text articles.

MSU Extension Food and Nutrition Bulletins Full text bulletins written by MSU Extension staff on food and nutrition topics. This is not a complete listing.

Breast Feeding Initiative Information on the breast feeding initiative program in Michigan.

Team Nutrition Information on the statewide Team Nutrition program sponsored by MSU Extension.

Food, Nutrition and Health Program Materials Information on the food, nutrition and health program materials available from MSU Extension.

Michigan Hunger Web Site Information on the hunger, support materials, links to agencies, etc. in Michigan.

Operation Risk Details of a nutrition program curriculum developed by MSU Extension. Includes a handwashing rap, etc. aimed at youth.

Children Youth and Families Research and Evaluation - Food & Nut Information on research done at MSU on CYF issues.

Children Youth and Families Training & Events - Food & Nutrition Information on trainings offered by MSU Extensions' CYF programs.

Michigan State University Experiment Station Listing of all stations around the state, projects being researched currently, and status of special projects.

Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.

National Food Safety & Toxicology Center Information and links on hot topics and background news in food safety. Sponsored by MSU.

Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Michgian Co-Sponsored by Michigan Technological University and MSU Extension, hands on workshop on identification and use.

Publications From the National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, full text documents.

Value Added Agriculture From MSU Extension full text information on value added agriculture and how to participate. Includes links, etc.

6th Annual Hunger Conference - A Place at the Table Sponsored by MSU and other community groups, a conference on hunger and some solutions.

Maple Syrup Agnic Pages Sponsored by Michigan State University Extension, links to full text, a citation database, and other resources.


Resources at Other Sites


National Food Safety Database Florida State University Extension compiliation of food preservation infromation from several states and FNIC.

The Global Gourmet Commercial site, good for tracking food trends, news columns and other connections for business and information.

International Food Information Council Organizational site, good for press articles, trends, and educational materials.

FoodNet Commercial site, with lots of graphics, good links for food trends, professional contacts, columns. A Consumer portion.

CAB Human Health and Nutrition Includes topic resources, journal abstracts, and other listings from the CAB databases.

Foods & Nutrition From Nebraska Extension these are full text bulletins related to foods and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition Solutions Series From Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, this is a listing of their full text bulletins on food and nutrition.

Food Consumption Statistics From USDA via Cornell's Mann Library, these are spreadsheets for Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 or Quattro Pro. Use README download

Small Business Administration Homepage has many good full text documents and links for small business development. Lots of graphics, could be slow.

Nutrition Analysis Tool Version 2 From University of Illinois, this is an online nutrition analysis tool based on the old HG bulletin #8.

Food Channel Homepage Commercial site designed to work with the cable Food Channel Offers good information on commercial and consumer trends.

Consumer Information Catalog - Food & Nutrition From Pueblo, the Food and Nutrition pages from the Consumer Information catalog, full text of many bulletins. Can Order.

Food and Nutrition Publications From Utah State University Extension, many full text pubs. The Home Canning Guide, but many other HG as well. Acrobat.

The Food Resource From Oregon State, this is a good listing of background on many aspects of food, safety, management, handling, etc.

Timely Topics Kansas State University Extension, newsletter articles on foods and nutrition topics, many from headline issues.

Food & Nutrition Digest Kansas State University Extension, newsletters on current foods and nutrition topics, many from headline issues.

Foodborne Illness Educational Materials From the National Ag Library, via University of Maryland, this is a full listing of any/all food safety materials.

Food Safety Texas A&M offers full text information related to food safety and policy issues.

Food and Nutrition Facts From University of Delaware Extension, full text fact sheets on many food and nutrition topics. Growing.

Food Safety and Handling University of Florida, full text articles on food safety topics.

Nutrition Food and Health Publications Minnesota Extension full text bulletins.

Nutrition: Arbor Nutrition Guide Designed as a site for Food Professionals, includes links on specific topic areas to many sites around the internet.

Safe Food For the Hungry From Purdue Extension, full text information, links, and newsletters about hunger.

Catering Forms From University of Illinois, this is an online forms to use when planning and catering an event. Will let you be a guest

Generic HACCP Models From the USDA/FSIS,Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point materials to be used by all states.

Nutrition Fact Sheets From the American Dietetic Association, these are full text fact sheets on some comman food and nutrition questions.

Food and Nutrition Index of Web Links From the National Food and Nutrition Information Center, a weekly updated lisitng of food and nutrition web links.

Food and Nutrition Education and Training Program Products From the National Ag Library, searchable database of materials available on food and nutrition education.

Team Nutrition - USDA's School Meal Initiative From the National Ag Library, materials and a searchable database of available information on team school nutrition.

Nutrition and Your Child From the USDA Children's Nutrition Research Center, a quarterly newsletter of pertinent nutrition information.

Nutrinet Newsletter From the Minnesota Extension, full text online newsletter on current topics.

Child/Adolescent Nutrition & Health From the International Food Information Council, full text articles.

Adult Nutrition and Health From the International Food Information Council, full text articles.

Resource for Nutritional SCiences Information From MissouriExtension, full text and links for all kinds of professional and consumer questions.

Ingredient Substitutions From Kansas State University, full text substitution list.

Extension Foods and Nutrition: Storage Charts From Kansas State University, full text on freezer, cupboard and refrigerator storage.

Food and Nutrition Publications Colorado State University Extension compilation of food information.

CSU Extension Nutrition News Columns Colorado State University Extension compiliation of food and nutrition columns. Full text.

Nutrition and Food Safety From University of Maryland Extension, full text articles, in Adobe Acrobat.

Specialty Food Producers Handbook University of New Hampshire, Extension, full text notebook in Adobe Acrobat format.

Food & Health Rutgers University Extension, full text and links.

Food and Nutrition Publications New Mexico State University Extension, full text articles most pubs in html and Adobe Acrobat format. Some only Adobe.

Food Safety and Quality Iowa State University offers this page full of links on current food safety, including late breaking news.

Food Protection Education Center From the National Dietary Managers Organization, this is information on Food safety education programs they run.

Food Data Sets From the USDA Economics and Statistics System, lists of complete datasets on food and food trends.

Fight BAC! Educational materials on improving food safety in the home. Some good examples for kids and teachers.

Stored Products Insects From Purdue, full text and visuals of common pests.

Family Life From the Ohio Extension, full text articles on topics about all aspects of family life.

USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging From Tufts, offers full text, current research issues, and links to other information on aging.

Nutrition & Fitness From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Managing Meals From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Food Safety From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Food Storage From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Freezing Food From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Canning Food From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Pickling From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Jams & Jellies From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Nutrition and Fitness From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics.

Food Preservation Educational materials from University of Georgia Extension. Full text and for pay bulletins.

Food Publications Educational materials from University of Georgia Extension. Full text and for pay bulletins.

Nutrition Educational materials from University of Georgia Extension. Full text and for pay bulletins.

USDA/FDA HACCP Training Programs and Resources Database From the USDA/FDA full text information on the new Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points training programs.

Utah Extension Food and Nutrition Bulletins From Utah Extension, full text bulletins on canning, freezing, food safety.

Food Safety Hot Topics From Kansas State Extension, full text articles and links on hot nutrition and food safety topics.

Food Safety News From Kansas State Extension, full text newsletter on Food Safety topics.

Food Safety Fact Sheets and Reports From Kansas State Extension, full text fact sheets and reports on many food topics.

Bad Bug Book From FDA/CFSAN, introduction to Foodborne Pathogentic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook. Full text.

Gateway to Government Food Safety Information From several US Government Agencies, food safety information for the consumer, industry, links, full text, etc.

Food and Nutrition Library From Kansas State Extension, full text article on common food safety, preservation, nutrition, supplement questions.

Nutrition Resource List for Older Americans From the National Food and Nutrition Information Center, a list of resources for seniors. Citations only.

Gateway to Government Food Safety Information From the Federal Government, comprehensive links to food safety issues in government agencies.

FDA/CFSAN Consumer Advice Sponsored by the FDA and Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, full text information on some basics.

Commercial Item Descriptions From the USDA Ag Marketing Service descriptions used to determine food products.

How to Buy Publications From the USDA Ag Marketing Service full text bulletin on basic how to buy information.

Health School Meals Resource System From the USDA and many affiliated state programs, full text of research, recipe ideas, training materials, etc.

Seniors and Food Safety From the FDA, full text information on materials for senior citizens on food safety.

National Food Safety Initiative - Education Educational materials from the FDA/CFSAN. Full text and links.

The Food Allergy Network From an organization designed to help families with children who have food allergies, good ideas for working with schools

American Dietetic Association From an organization designed to help families with food concerns, from diabetes, to sports, to visually impaired.

Ask the Dietitian From a professional Dietitian, full text articles on common food questions, and a chance to leave a question.

Celiac Support Page From an orgaization desigend to help people/families who have a wheat/gluten absorption problem or disease.

Feeding Kids From a professional Dietitian, full text newletters of interest to parents and child care providers.

Quackwatch From a medical Doctor, full text information on the many health frauds and scams, and why they aren't true, also diet

Foodborne Illness Education Information Center From USDA/FDA, full text and databases on foodborne illness, including statistics, and curriculum.

Federal Statistics Online From the federal government, a one stop for all public stat information available online.

Nutrition Navigator From Tufts University, full text and good links, evaluation etc of food and nutrition information.

Home and Family Living From Wisconsin Extension, full text articles on many current topics of food, food safety and nutrition.

Food, Nutrition and Health Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

National Center for Home Food Preservation Hosted at University of Georgia, full text and links on the latest in home food preservation, some training materials.

National Center for Home Food Preservation Hosted by University of Georgia Extension, with many states adding info, a comprehensive site on home food preservation

Food and Nutrition Online Colorado State University Extension compilation of food information and newsletters.

Nutrition and the Elderly: Resource Guide for Community Educators Sponsored by the Food and Nutrition Education Center, USDA. Information from across the web with references.


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