LibGuides: Grade 9 and 10: Food and Nutrition: Research and Inquiry Skills

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Academic OneFile
Journals and reference sources covering the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and many other subjects.
Britannica High School Edition
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Teen Health & Wellness
Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts
English/French. The Culinary Arts Collection includes 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as reference content. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information

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Evaluating Online Health Information
Some tips for evaluating health information you find on the internet, from the National Institutes of Health.
Flocabulary-Source Evaluation-Can I trust it?
Watch this fun rap video from Flocabulary to learn about evaluating websites.
How do I evaluate websites & information sources?

Resource Evaluation: The CRAAP Test
Use this evaluation checklist to determine if a resource is worthwhile. Does your book, website, magazine article pass the CRAAP Test?

Food Allergy Canada
To educate, support, and advocate for the needs of individuals and families living with food allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis, as well as to support and participate in research related to food allergy and anaphylaxis.
Health Canada - Food and Nutrition
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances
Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU)
The EOHU works to promote wellness, prevent and protect against disease and injury, and advocate for healthier communities.
South East Health Unit
As of January 1, 2025 Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit have merged to form the South East Health Unit.
The Health Unit offers a wide range of services to promote healthy living, healthy growth and development, prevent illness and injury and control communicable diseases in the community.
Canada Food and Drugs Act
An Act respecting food, drugs, cosmetics and therapeutic devices
SELFNutritionData
Nutrition Data has grown into one of the most authoritative and useful sources of nutritional analysis on the Web.
Canada Food Inspection Agency
The Government of Canada is taking further action to strengthen Canada's world-class food safety system with the launch of the Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan.

School Food Regulations
Ontario Ministry of Education Healthy Schools: New School Food And Beverage Policy
Terms relating to Food and Nutrition
Food in Canada - Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture.
Health Canada's healthy eating strategy
How government works, its priorities, laws, finances, transparency, digital government and policies. Working for the public sector, connect and do business with government.
Benefits of Traditional Foods Nutritional Benefits of Traditional Food
The Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE), located on McGill University's Macdonald Campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, is an independent, multi-disciplinary research and education center created by Canada's Aboriginal leaders for participatory research and education to address their concerns about the integrity of their traditional food systems.
Documenting traditional food systems of Indigenous Peoples : international case studies : guidelines for procedures
Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment

Advantages and Disadvantages of Surveys
Snap Surveys was founded in 1981. Building on our unique combination of software development and research expertise, we’ve developed innovative survey solutions and have grown to become an industry leader.
What are primary, secondary, and tertiary sources?
Brock University is one of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions.
How to Develop a Good Research Hypothesis
At Enago Academy, we are passionate about helping early career researchers overcome all challenges in publishing their work in top journals.

How do I: Find Appropriate Sources of Information
The VLC (UCDSB Virtual Learning Commons) is so much more than an "online library." It provides Information Literacy, Digital Literacy, Media Literacy, and Digital Citizenship resources, as well as technical help, and reliable information for student research and work.
How do I: Evaluate Websites & Information Sources
UCDSB Virtual Learning Commons
Recording and Organizing Information
Infoplease is a reference and learning site, combining the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas and several almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records
Interviews vs. Surveys
Thesislink is a research blog that offers you information, commentaries and suggestions as well as the opportunity to connect with other researchers and discover their stories and experiences.
Plagiarism vs. Academic Honesty
UCDSB Virtual Learning Commons
Critical Thinking and Evaluating Information

How to Use Visual Communication: Definition, Examples, Templates
Venngage - Help our customers visualize their ideas
What is nutrition, and why does it matter?
Medical News Today, part of Red Ventures, is one of the fastest growing health information sites in the United States.
Use APA Format
UCDSB Virtual Learning Commons
Inquiry and the Research Process
Edutopia - Our Foundation is dedicated to transforming K-12 education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives.