Research Guides: Nutrition: Books & Videos

Keywords to Use in the Library Catalog

Select "Advanced Search" & try these keywords as subjects in the OneSearch (Mt SAC Library Catalog) -

Below are broad call number ranges for books on nutrition and food. Use these numbers to browse the book shelves.

394.12 Food habits

613.2 Health, diet

641.3 Food

641.5 Cooking

Below are a small sample of nutrition related videos. Click here to browse the online nutrition video collection in Films on Demand database.

Basic nutrition (Films on Demand)
Basic Nutrition (Films on Demand)
This program guides students through the basic concepts of healthy eating and the principal nutrients that keep the human anatomy functioning properly.
Foodmatters : you are what you eat
Call Number: 613.2 F739 in the library
A documentary that takes a look at the trillion dollar worldwide 'Sickness Industry', and exposes a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that nutritional therapy can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than most conventional medical treatments.
The new food pyramid
Call Number: 613.2 N42 In the library
MyPyramid, created by USDA, is a food guidance system that emphasizes a more individualized approach to improving diet and overall physical fitness.
Nutrition controversies (Films on Demand)
In this video, the host and two teens take a closer look at controversial nutrition topics to get the straight facts on food safety, organic foods, genetically engineered foods, food allergies, MSG, functional foods, dietary supplements, and more.
Super size me
Call Number: 394.1 Su76 in the library
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock delves into America's obesity epidemic by interviewing experts from around the country while subjecting himself to a 30-day McDonald's-only diet.

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Here's a sampling of the books you'll find in the library collection. Search the library catalog to find more.

Kitchen Literacy by Ann Vileisis
Call Number: 641.5973 V711k
Nutrition Concepts and Controversies by Frances Sizer Webb; Eleanor Noss Whitney
Call Number: 613.2 W382n 2003
Food by Jan Grover
Call Number: 363.8 F739g