NSCI 5713, Community Dietetics Dr. Parker, Fall 2006 Federal Agency and Oklahoma Information on the Internet http://www.library.okstate.edu/govdocs/nsci5713.htm Use the following sites to locate general, demographic and health and nutrition data from federal agencies on the web. Oklahoma state agency sites and international organizations are also included. The last section includes a link to the OSU catalog and other Library indexes to locate books and journal articles on health-related topics. Indicates a site that you will use to answer a question in your assignment. Search Engines and Directories, Federal Government Information Google U.S. Government An excellent search engine for federal government information. Search by keyword. FirstGov Another search engine for federal government information. Sponsored by the U.S. Government. Google Web Directory: Government Search by agencies, subjects, publications, etc. HEALTH and NUTRITION DATA from Federal Agencies by Topic Nutrition.gov A guide offering easy access to all nutrition and dietary guidance. Provides information on prevention of food-related diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, obesity, etc.), the food pyramid, food labels, health management, recipes and other topics. Additionally, it links to nutrition and food assistance programs and to "federally supported research, reports, and brochures as well as funding opportunities in the federal government." FoodSafety.gov Gateway to government food safety information. Womenshealth.gov Health information and referral center for women. Federal Statistics, General FedStats, via Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy Easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by more than 100 federal agencies for public use. Use A-Z or Search across agency websites. Statistical Abstract of the United States, via U.S. Census Bureau Statistics from federal agencies on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. Population Data For OKLAHOMA: Oklahoma Department of Commerce    Select 'Data and Research' and then 'Demographics and Population Data.' See also Community & County Profiles. For the U.S.:    U.S. Census Bureau ·  Click on 'Subjects A-Z' for an index to data. ·  Includes access to full-text Publications by subject. ·   American FactFinder Source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data: Decennial Census Data (1990 and 2000 Population and Housing Data), 1997 Economic Census Data and the American Community Survey (on-going survey that will replace the long form in the 2010 Census). HEALTH and NUTRITION DATA from Federal Agencies by Agency U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services   Food and Nutrition Service     Food Stamps, Child Nutrition, WIC Program.   Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion     Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Interactive Health Eating Index, Food Guide Pyramid, Expenditures on Children by Families, Family Economics and Nutrition Review (on the Web), Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply, etc. Food Safety   Food Safety and Inspection Service Research, Education, and Economics   Agricultural Research Service     The research agency for USDA. See Nutrition. For Food and nutrient intakes, etc. in the U.S., etc. see What We Eat in America also Community Nutrition Research Group To monitor and assess the capacity of communities to meet their food and nutrition needs for a better understanding of linkages between nutrition, agriculture, health and community.   Economic Research Service     Provides economic analysis to support a competitive agricultural system, a safe food supply, a healthy population, etc. See Key Topics also Publications.     Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program      Programs that work individually and in concert to provide a nutrition safety net for children and low-income adults.   National Agricultural Library     Houses one of the world's largest and most accessible agricultural information collections and serves as the nexus for a national network of state land-grant and U.S. Department of Agriculture field libraries.     Food and Nutrition Information Center      A leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. Provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.  Cooperative State Research,Education, and Extension Service    Food, Nutrition & Health, Overview U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services ·  Choose a Topic. ·  See News for press releases, fact sheets, speeches, Congressional testimony; Agencies to locate agencies. ·  See Healthfinder (guide to reliable health information for consumers.)   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)    National Center for Health Statistics, CDC     The Nation's principal health statistics agency. See FASTATS A-Z (Health statistics A-Z), Surveys and Data, Initiatives, Data Warehouse, News Releases, Publications and Information Products. Also Top 10 Links. Publications include:      Health United States 2003      Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report     Provides analysis and statistics on the occurrence of disease and death in the U.S. due to all causes.     Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System    National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion     Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)    The world’s largest telephone survey, tracks health risks in the United States. Information from the survey is used to improve the health of the American people.   National Institutes of Health (NIH)  ·  See Health Information link (health information resources at NIH).  ·  Sub-agencies include:    National Library of Medicine (the world's largest medical library)     PubMed (References and abstracts from biomedical journals.)     MEDLINE Plus (Find information on diseases, conditions and wellness issues.) Oklahoma Health Data Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth Includes Programs, Publications, etc. Oklahoma Department of Human Services See Facts and Figures for County Profiles and (gives monthly statistics on Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Care, Developmental Disabilities Services, Foster Care, Medicaid, etc.). Oklahoma Rural Health Works Program by which community residents can evaluate their healthcare system. Oklahoma State Department of Health See Center for Health Statistics Reports Births, deaths, marriage and divorce. State Health Facts Online Includes the latest state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. International Health Data Pan American Health Organization The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.Basic Health Indicators, Core Health Data, etc. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, Nutrition and Consumer Protection Globalhealth.gov, World Health Statistics United Nations Statistics Division, Social Indicators World Factbook (CIA) World Health Organization, Statistical Information System Key Publications on Children and Women America's Children 2005, via Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics 23 key indicators of the well-being of America's children. Kids Count A national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the United States. Healthy Women: State Trends in Health and Mortality Developed by NCHS with support from the Office on Women's Health, describes the health of people in each State by sex, race, and age by reporting current data on critical issues of relevance to women. Other Related Sites Public Health Data Sites Index, via Betty C. Jung Economic Success Clearinghouse, via the Finance Project A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis and technical assistance related to welfare, workforce development, and other human and community services. OSU LIBRARY: Locating Books and Articles BOOKS: Use the OSU Library Catalog on the Web to search for books and journal titles. Use a keyword search to find books on your topic. If you know the name of a specific journal that you want to use, search for it by title. The Library also has a list of Full-Text Periodical Titles Online. See the OSU Library Catalog QuickGuide for information on how to search. For assistance, see the staff and the 2nd or 5th floor Reference desks. You can also take a quick class on how to use the catalog. ARTICLES: To find journal articles on a specific topic, use one of the OSU Library's electronic indexes. Locate these indexes using the Library's Subject List of Electronic Indexes and Databases. See also the listing of OSU Library Nutritional Sciences Online Resources. This will list online journals and databases (indexes to journals). Return to Oklahoma State University Library Return to OSU Home Questions and comments to: suzanne.holcombe@okstate.edu URL: http://www.library.okstate.edu/govdocs/nsci5713.htm