The NRVs (nutrient reference values) are a set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on currently available scientific knowledge. The website contains information on dietary energy, chronic disease, nutrients and dietary calculator, as well as other resources.
Do you want to know what an essential nutrient is in simple language? This website explains what macro and micro nutrients are and provide handy links to sources where you can further your research.
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Dictionaries and encyclopedias are a great starting point for looking up key terms and concepts in your field of study. These resources should be used as a starting point for your research or to clarify your understanding about key terms.
This leading dictionary contains over 6,000 entries covering all aspects of food and nutrition, diet and health. From absinthe to zymogens, it covers types of food, nutritional information, vitamins, minerals, and key scientific areas including metabolism and genomics.
Covering nutrition, dietary requirements, chemistry, preparation and cooking, hygiene, health and safety, commercial food production, labelling, packaging and public health, this dictionary provides clear, informative and up-to-date terms relating to all aspects of food science and nutrition.