Diet and Nutrition Subject Guides
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Just getting started?
Start by doing some background research. Take time to engage in some brainstorming exercises that will help you identify key subject terms. Encyclopedias and other reference resources can be used to help you refine your subject terms and the citations in these sources can be used to find more information on your topic.
Consider how much time you have to complete your assignment and how hard it will be to get the resources you need for your topic. If you are finding your research difficult to manage, narrow your topic or break your research down into manageable sub-topics. If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try using broader subject terms.
Other Useful Guides
| Guide to the Library | Using Databases | Citation Guide |
Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!
Call number areas to browse
| Nutrition | RA784, TX353-TX355, TX551-TX553 | Diet & Weight Loss | RM222.2 | Obesity | RA645, RC628, RJ339 |
| Athletes--Nutrition | TX361 | Diet Therapy | RM214-RM258 | Genetically Modified Foods | SB123.57, TP248.65 |
| Food Habits | GT2850 | Eating Disorders | RC552 | Cooking | TX642-TX840 |
The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.
Reference Sources
| Title | Call Number |
| Nutrition | REF TX360 .U6 N8363 2012 |
| Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements | REF QP771 .E53 1996 |
| Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition | REF TX349 .E482 2002 |
| Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition | REF QP141 .E526 2005 |
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The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.
To search the Library Catalog for reference books about Philosophy, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Philosophy" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Circulating Books
| Title | Call Number |
| Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Nurses | RM217 .T83 2011 |
| Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease | RM216 .N875 2008 |
| Performance Nutrition: Applying the Science of Nutrient Timing | TX361 .A8 A97 2011 |
| Prescription for Nutritional Healing: the A-to-Z Guide to Supplements | RA784 .B2483 2010 |
| Find More Nutrition | Find More Diet Therapy | Find More Athletes--Nutrition |
To search the Library Catalog for books about Philosophy, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Philosophy" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
E-Books
| Title | E-Book Type |
| Handbook of Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity Treatment | netLibrary eBook |
| Healthy Foods: Fact Versus Fiction | netLibrary eBook |
| American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide | netLibrary eBook |
| Overcoming Body Image Disturbance: A Programme for People with Eating Disorders | netLibrary eBook |
| Find More Nutrition | Find More Weight Loss | Find More Diet Therapy |
To search the Library Catalog for e-books about Philosophy or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Philosophy" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Audio/Visual Materials
| Title | Call Number |
| Elements of Human Nutrition: Water | TX553 .W3 E44 2009 |
| Food Matters: Diet and Disease | RA784 .F66 2007 |
| Eat to Win: Nutrition for Athletes | TX361 .A8 E28 2006 |
| Functional Food: Dietary Management of Cholesterol | RC685 .C6 F86 2007 |
| Find More Nutrition | Find More Obesity | Find More Eating Disorders |
To search the Library Catalog for books about Philosophy, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Philosophy" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Tips!
Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:
If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems requesting an item, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu
If the item is not available in the catalog:
Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
Recommended Databases
| Academic Search Complete | Multi-disciplinary database; full text of articles from over 5,300 journals, magazines and newspapers, plus image collections. |
| Health Reference Center Academic | Full-text from a variety of medical, nursing and allied health sources: journals, reference books, pamphlets. |
| Films On Demand | High-quality, educational streaming video from companies such as Films for the Humanities, BBC, and PBS. |
| CINAHL Plus | Major full-text database in Nursing and Allied Health, with over 560 journals, and more than 600,000 articles dating back to 1937. |
Tips!
Finding the right database:
If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.
If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab
If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Find Database by Title
If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.
Accessing Databases from Home:
You can access the databases from home using your library barcode number. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.eduInterlibrary Loan (ILL):
If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htmScholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources
Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.Websites
Occasionally the librarians at LSC - Montgomery library will find a website they consider exceptional or particularly useful for academic research.
Suggested Websites:
| National Institutes of Health (U.S.) | nih.gov |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | cdc.gov |
| U.S. National Library of Medicine | nlm.nih.gov |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | eatright.org |
| Nutrition and Diet (Internet Public Library 2) | ipl2.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=6898&parent=6840 |
| ChooseMyPlate (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture) | choosemyplate.gov |
| Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary | www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmedsamp?book=Medical&va=sample |
| American Heart Association | heart.org/HEARTORG |
| HealthFinder (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services) | healthfinder.gov |
| Nutrient Data Laboratory (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture) | ars.usda.gov/Main/site_main.htm?modecode=12-35-45-00 |
| Weight Loss & Diet Plans (WebMD) | webmd.com/diet/default.htm |
| MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) | nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus |
Getting research assistance . . .
Subject Librarian
Gary Church| Email: Gary.M.Church@lonestar.edu | Phone: 936-273-7389 | Office: bldg. F-165 |
Reference Desk
| Email: mclr@lonestar.edu | Phone: 936 273 7390 |
Department Contacts
Department Home: http://www.lonestar.edu/kinesiology-dept.htm
| Name | Phone Number | Office Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Mitchell, Associate Professor | Brad.L.Mitchell@lonestar.edu | 936-271-6307 | A113 |
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