Research Guides: Nutrition & Health : Healthy Diet and Nutrition

Healthy Diet and Nutrition

SCC Services

SCC City Hub - Find Free Nutrition Support on Campus

Try the SCC Nutritional Education Series

The Nutritional Education Series is a 4-week, 90-mins per week, no grade Canvas class. Learn how to maximize your grocery budget, make simple dishes on a budget, kitchen tips and tricks, plus receive free cookware, an Instant Pot and other kitchen tools.

Very Informative Podcast

Zoe Science and Nutrition - the world's top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research in an accessible way to help you improve your weight and health.

USDA - US Department of Agriculture

My Plate
Learn how to eat healthy with MyPlate
Remember the food pyramid? Meet MyPlate, the official symbol of the five food groups. Learn how to make MyPlate work for you.
Daily Recommended Intake Calculator
This tool will calculate daily nutrient recommendations based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The data represents the most current scientific knowledge on nutrient needs. Individual requirements may be higher or lower than DRI recommendations.
Global Nutrtion Report for the United States
Explore the latest data on nutrition at global, regional and country level, with interactive charts that let you see what progress your country has made towards the global nutrition targets.

Healthy Recipes Ideas

12 Inexpensive Healthy Food Choices from Cleveland Clinic
Here’s what to add to your grocery list and how you can pull together cheap but healthy dinners
Six simple ways to smarter, healthier eating from Harvard Medical School
To eat a healthier diet, you need to combine nutritional science, a jolt of common sense, and pure enjoyment. Most of us know that fresh salad, berries, and slowing down when eating are better for us than wolfing down energy bars and sweets. But how to make that leap from our current habits to healthier ones?
Healthy Eating Plate from Harvard Public Health
Use the Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals—whether served at the table or packed in a lunch box.
Mama's on a Budget
Here at Mama’s On A Budget, my goal is to help you feed your family, and still enjoy festive-themed treats without spending an arm and a leg at restaurants and bakeries. With these recipes, you can make your family’s favorite foods and seasonal treats at home without breaking the bank!