Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Librarian
Need to Know Resources for Food Science and Nutrition
Welcome to the FSN 101 Library Research Guide!
This guide contains information about the library and links to resources to support your studies in Food Science and Nutrition. More tips and tutorials, frequently asked questions are available under General Library Tools and Resources. More research resources are available on the Food Science and Nutrition Guide. Both are linked in the menu on the left.
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Searching for Articles
Visit the Food Science and Nutrition Guide to access specialized databases for your disciplines.
Important Journals and Publications
- UC Berkeley Wellness LetterSome content may be requested from Interlibrary Loan.
Professional Organizations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
- California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The California Dietetic Association is a dedicated group of 7,000 dietetic professionals who practice in California.
- Coastal Tri-Counties Dietetic Association The Coastal Tri-Counties District of the California Dietetic Association serves members living in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
- Institute of Food Technologists The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) exists to advance the science of food.
- Southern California Institute of Food Technologist Section Mission: "To fulfill human needs for a quality food supply through science, technology and education."
- American Society for Nutrition The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together the world's top researchers, clinical nutritionists and industry to advance our knowledge and application of nutrition for the sake of humans and animals.
- Society for Nutrition Education The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators in the United States and worldwide.
- American Public Health Association The American Public Health Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world and has been working to improve public health since 1872.
- Research Chefs Association The Research Chefs Association is the leading professional community for food research and development.
- International Society of Sports Nutrition The International Society of Sports Nutrition is the only non-profit academic society dedicated to promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation.
- American College of Sports Medicine The American College of Sports Medicine puts into practice its strategic efforts to advancing the health of all.
Citing Your Sources
This Library guide introduces you to popular resources for creating and interpreting references to sources.
Other
- How Google Searches WorkThis page links to training resources on how Google searches work, and lists of Google search operators, from Daniel Russell, Google Senior Research Scientist, Search Quality & User Happiness.
- Google Advanced Search A more powerful way to search google. Limit search by domain or site.
Peer Review
The process of peer review is one way in which credibility is established in scholarly literature. Peer-reviewed journals submit manuscripts for critique by scholars in the author's field before publication. This peer review is intended to ensure the articles reflect solid scholarship and advance the state of knowledge in a discipline.
This video explains peer review and its importance in the research process. (video courtesy of North Carolina State University Libraries)
How to tell if an article was peer reviewed?
1. Look for limits/filters
Many databases allow you to specify that you want to search only in “peer reviewed” or “refereed” sources.
2. Records for the journal in the Onesearch library catalog, , identify them as peer reviewed where applicable.
3. Search the web for information about the journal. Publishers maintain a website for each journal. Look for sections like “about this journal” or “editorial policies” to read whether the journal is described as being peer-reviewed/refereed.
An example can be seen under Overview on this journal's webpage.
