applied sciences

Courses in Family and Nutritional Sciences cite sources using the American Psychological Association's (APA) style. This style is used in psychology and in the social sciences in general.

 

• Finding Background Information: Foods and Nutritional Sciences
• Evidence Based Practice: Foods and Nutritional Sciences
• Finding Books: Foods and Nutritional Sciences
• Finding Journal Articles: Foods and Nutritional Sciences
• Citing Sources: Foods and Nutritional Sciences

The most current research on any academic topic is usually found in journal articles.

Start your search for book material by using the library catalogue. You can browse the library catalogue by subject, for example:

What is Evidence-based Practice (EBP)?

Evidence-based dietetics practice is about asking questions, systematically finding research evidence, and assessing the validity, applicability and importance of that evidence. This evidence-based information is then combined with the dietitian's expertise and judgment and the client’s or community’s unique values and circumstances to guide decision-making in dietetics.

Credo Reference Guides

Culinary Arts
Health: Nutrition

These can be a good starting point to explore resources on the history of food, culinary styles, and food science and nutrition. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, books, and audio-visual material. Use the tabs at top to browse through the reference guides. 

Use these guides to locate the resources you need.