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This guide is intended to connect you to our library resources and reliable websites to assist you in your research. Click on the tabs above for information on how to find books, articles, streaming videos, citation assistance, and more. Contact your librarian with any questions.

New Books

Click on the book cover to view these new books in our catalog. There, you will be able to see the item, check on availability, and request to have the book held for you to check out.

library book cover Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life Everyday Ways to Live and Eat for Health Healing and Happiness
library book cover Whole-Body Microbiome How to Harness Mircobes - Inside and Out - for Lifelong Health
library book cover Well + Good 100 Healthy Recipes + Expert Advice for Better Living
library book cover Ultimate Age-Defying Plan the Plant Based Way to Stay Mentally Sharp and Physically Fit
library book cover Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence
library book cover Longevity Paradox How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age
library book cover Kripalu Kitchen Nourishing Food for Body and Soul 125 Revitalizing Recipes from the Popular Wellness Retreat
library book cover Gut Reactions the Science of Weight Gain and Loss
Library book cover Food Allergies and Sensitivities Your Questions Answered
Library book cover Feeding You Lies How to Unravel the Food Industry's Playbook and Reclaim Your Health
Library book cover Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked) 11 Science-Based Ways to Eat More Stress Less and Feel Great About Your Body
Library book cover The Clean Plate Eat Reset Heal
Library book cover Clean & Lean 30 Days 30 Foods a New You
Library book cover Aging Nutrition and Taste Nutrition Food Science and Culinary Perspectives for Aging Tastefully
Library book cover 26 Marathons What I Learned about Faith Identity Running and Life from my Marathon Career

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Books

Library Catalog

Find books, DVDs, government documents, and more from any of the 5 CAC Libraries and all of the Pinal County Public Libraries.

If the book you want is at a different campus or one of the public libraries, hit the request button and enter your login information. Your barcode is found on your ID (not your 880 number) and your password is the last 4 numbers of your phone number.

Your student or staff ID is your library card. Twenty items can be checked out at one time, books for 3 weeks and DVDs for 10 days.

Use the call number to find items on the shelf.

  • Q – Science
    • QP – Physiology
      • QP141-185 Nutrition
  • R – Medicine
    • RA – Public aspects of Medicine
      • RA773-788 Personal health and hygiene
        • including clothing, bathing, exercise, travel, nutrition, sleep, sex hygiene
    • RC – Internal medicine
      • RC620-627 Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases
    • RJ – Pediatrics
      • RJ206-235 Nutrition and feeding of children and adolescents
    • RM – Therapeutics
      • RM214-258 Diet Therapy. Dietary cookbooks
  • T – Technology
    • TX – Home economics
      • TX341-641 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
      • TX642-840 Cooking

WorldCat

Lists materials from libraries worldwide and can be checked out through InterLibrary Loan. Come and speak to a library staff member to request books.

eBooks*

ABC_CLIO eBooks

Under Legacy view, search eBooks by keyword(s) under Quick Search. You can also find Health and Wellness under Subject Category.

eBook Collection (EBSCO)

A growing collection of books covering a wide range of topics. Search by keyword(s).

Gale eBooks

Complete, full-text eBooks covering most topics including subject-specific encyclopedias. Search by keyword(s).

*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.

Instructional Videos

Here are some instructional videos on using your library account online and access the library’s eBooks. You can view more of our instructional videos on our YouTube page.

Journal Articles*

Academic OneFile

In addition to using search terms in a keyword search, Academic OneFile lets you search in a way that gives you a good overview of the number of articles on a certain subject.  For example: click on Subject Guide Search bar and enter nutrition to auto-populate appropriate search terms. Click on the link for Subdivisions to find articles on specific topics within the overall subject or click on Related Subjects to find broader, narrower, and related terms.

OmniFile

Access journal articles by entering your keyword(s) into the Search box. OmniFile also lets you search by subject. Click the Advanced Search link and select SU Subject from the drop-down Select a Field (optional) menu to the right of the search box.

Agriculture Collection

Search by keyword(s) for nutrition information in relation to agriculture and related fields.

*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.

Culinary Arts Collection

Search cooking and nutrition magazines by keyword(s).

Gale Health and Wellness

Search by keyword(s), browse Topics of Interest, or Browse Topics where you will find Nutrition under the category of Therapies, Treatments and Surgeries.

Global Issues In Context

On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues. There are a variety of issues under the category of Health and Medicine.

Health and Medicine Collection

Search by keyword(s) for up-to-date information on a complete range of healthcare topics.

Issues & Controversies

From the main page, you can search by keyword(s) or browse by issue. There is a section for Recent Controversies and then you can view All Issues by Subject or All Issues A to Z. There are multiple issues listed under the subject Health, Medicine, & Nutrition.

Nursing and Allied Health Collection

A comprehensive collection of periodicals and reference content supporting health care professionals.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues. There are a variety of issues under the category of Health and Medicine.

Science in Context

On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues. There are a variety of issues under the category of Health and Medicine.

Suggested Search Terms

Nutrition, nutritionist, nutrients, health, fitness, physiology, vitamins, calories, calorie counter, weight loss, diet, dietetics, dietary supplements, dietitian, diet therapy, carbohydrates, supplement, optimum nutrition, essential nutrients, food pyramid, protein, amino acids, sports nutrition, aging, child nutrition, infant nutrition, plant nutrition

Instructional Videos

Scroll through to view our research and database instructional videos or check them out on our YouTube page.

Selecting and Narrowing a Research Topic

Scholarly vs Popular Articles

Plagiarism

Database Overview

Academic OneFile (Gale)

OmniFile (EBSCO)

Opposing Viewpoints

Films on Demand

Streaming Videos*

Films on Demand

Find full length streaming video by entering a keyword in the Search box. Click on the triple bar symbol to view all subjects. Nutrition is under the subject Health & Medicine.

Digital Magazines

Bon Appetit

Find quick & easy cooking ideas, recipes, tips, and ingredients from the food experts. Read informative articles on food, entertainment, restaurants, cultures, and more.

Websites

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is your source for science-based food and nutrition information.

American College of Sports Medicine

Here are some helpful and reliable websites. Remember that anyone can put information online so it is always important to verify that what you find is accurate and unbiased.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association seeks to educate the public about diabetes and to help those affected by it by funding research to manage, cure, and prevent diabetes.

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA) funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

AZAND is your local dietetic association.

Healthy food heart

BMI

Calculate your body mass index through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s website.

Celiac Disease Foundation

The Celiac Disease Foundation seeks to accelerate diagnosis, treatments, and a cure for celiac disease through research, education, and advocacy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, is a national public health institute that is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.

  • Nutrition: nutrition information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Changing to Thrive by James and Janice Prochaska

Here is a summary of the book Changing to Thrive by James O. Prochaska and Janice M. Prochaska, authors, consultants, and speakers, on their website, where you can also find their blog and links to their upcoming presentations.

Choose MyPlate

MyPlate is the current nutrition guide published by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, a food circle depicting a place setting with a plate and glass divided into five food groups.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

  • CFSAN Education Resource Library
  • Health Educator’s Nutrition Toolkit
  • Nutrition Education Resources & Materials
  • Side-By-Side Comparison of the Old and New Nutrition Facts Label

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is the public health graduate school of Harvard University and it brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders and produce powerful ideas that improve the lives and health of people everywhere.

Kidney Disease Nutrition

The National Kidney Foundation provides diet and nutrition information that is an important part of living well with kidney disease. Dietary needs change as kidney diseases progress.

Mediterranean and DASH Diets

Find recipes, menus, and more here. DASH stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension. It emphasizes eating whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and limiting salt. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute came up with it to help people lower their high blood pressure. The Mediterranean diet also emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, with moderate alcohol intake. Both include lean proteins such as chicken or fish.

Micronutrient Information Center

The Linus Pauling Institute’s Micronutrient Information Center is a source for scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals (plant chemicals that may affect health), and other dietary factors, including some food and beverages, in preventing disease and promoting health. All of the nutrients and dietary factors included in the Micronutrient Information Center may be obtained from the diet, but many are also available as dietary supplements.

Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)

MINT is an international organization of trainers in motivational interviewing

National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health

This website is great for looking at different herbs/therapies patients may be using, such as the Herbs at a Glance page that has drug interactions and side effects of the herbs.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is to conduct and support medical research and research training and to disseminate science-based information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, to improve people’s health and quality of life.

Nutrition & Fitness

Through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, learn the basics of healthy eating and get the latest dietary guidelines. Check out physical activity guidelines, exercises for seniors, and more about physical fitness.

Nutrition Tools and Resources

Nutrition information from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Nutrition.gov

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nutrition.gov serves as a gateway to reliable resources on food, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety.

Office of Dietary Supplements

The Office of Dietary Supplements, through the National Institute of Health, seeks to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population.

Office on Women’s Health

The Office on Women’s Health (OWH), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), coordinates women’s health efforts and addresses critical women’s health issues by informing and advancing policies, educating health care professionals and consumers, and supporting innovative programs.

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization’s primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations’ system and to lead partners in global health response.

  • Nutrition and Food Safety: nutrition information from the World Health Organization.

MLA 9th ed.

Books

Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name. Title of Book. Edition if needed, Publisher, Publication Date.

Example:

Haenfler, Ross. Goths, Gamers, and Grrrls: Deviance and Youth Subculture. 3rd ed., Oxford UP, 2016.

Journal Articles from a Library Database

Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Publication Date, Page Range (p. for 1 page, pp. for multiple). Title of Container, URL (without the https://).

Example:

McDermott, Jim. “My Inner Zombie: Living with ‘The Walking Dead.” America, vol. 213, no. 12, 26 Oct. 2015, p. 29. Academic OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA436232268&v=2.1&u=cazc_main&it=r&p=AONE&sw=
w&asid=259323757322497d07e6671fa5267b47.

Here are handouts with additional examples and further assistance can also be found on our Citation Guide.

MLA 9th ed. Handout (PDF)

APA 7th ed.

Books and eBooks

Author, A. A., Second, B. B., & Third, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher. DOI or URL if available.

Example:

Wilson, F. (1998). The hand: How its use shapes the brain, language, and human culture. Pantheon.

Print and Electronic Journal Article

Author(s), A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. DOI or URL if available.

Example:

Craner, P. M. (1991). New tool for an ancient art: The computer and music. Computers and the Humanities, 25(3), 303-313.

Here are handouts with additional examples and further assistance can also be found on our Citation Guide.

APA 7th ed. Handout (PDF)

Purdue Owl

The Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) is a very respected website that can provide guidance on many of the finer points of citing in MLA or APA.

RefWorks

RefWorks is an easy to use citation manager that can help you…

  • Access and manage research information online, from any browser.
  • Import references from CAC Library databases and websites.
  • Generate and format bibliographies in virtually any style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) in seconds.

RefWorks is offered free to all CAC students and you can set up your account any time you are ready.  Simply follow the link below and create your account using your campus e-mail address.  After you create your account, RefWorks offers an easy tutorial when you get started.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a librarian or the Learning Center staff with any other questions you might have.

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