Published Materials

For more information on the scientific research supporting the Nutrient Rich Foods approach, click the links below to be directed to the appropriate publication's Web site. Media can also email media@nutrientrichfoods.org to receive a copy of the published study in the mail.

• "Nutrient profiling of foods: creating a nutrient-rich food index," Nutrition Reviews, 66(1), January 2008
• "What's Next for Nutrient Labeling and Health Claims?: An Update on Nutrient Profiling in the European Union and the United States," Nutrition Today, 42(5), September/October 2007
• "Concept of a nutritious food: toward a nutrient density score," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005
• "Naturally Nutrient Rich... Putting More Power on Americans' Plates," Nutrition Today, 40(2), March/April 2005

Additional Published Materials

The following articles add to the growing base of support for nutrient density:

• "Practice Paper of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrient Density: Meeting Nutrient Goals within Calorie Needs," Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(5), May 2007
• "Evidence-Based Background Paper on Point-of-Purchase Nutrition Programs," Dietitians of Canada, September 2006
• "Nutrient profiling: comparison and critical analysis of existing systems," Public Health Nutrition, 9(5), June, 2006

Additional Resources

The following Web sites provide information, tools and links to help you promote nutrient-rich eating and a physically active lifestyle:

• American Dietetic Association: www.eatright.org
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005: www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/

• CDC Nutrition & Physical Activity: www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/
• Food and Nutrition Information Center: www.nal.usda.gov
• International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation: www.ific.org
• Nutrition.gov: www.nutrition.gov
• USDA MyPyramid : www.mypyramid.gov

For more information or to download additional materials, go to the Web sites listed for the Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition members: GO >>