Nutrition of a Country - Leilehua Library Learning Commons

Nutrition of Countries
Note: The library is open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings for SMARTS

KEYWORDS TO USE: name of country, food of..., culture of... , traditional food of..., typical meal in...

BOOKS AVAILABLE
We have many cookbooks in the different countries. All circulation area, so ask us for the country you are studying. We also have food books in the reference area; a few are listed below.

R 641.3 Bow. Bown, Deni. Encylopedia of Herbs. NY:DK Publishing, Inc., c2001.

R 641.3 Enc. Encyclopedia of herbs, spices and flavorings: a cooking compendium. NY:Dorling Kindersley, Inc. , 2002.

R 641.3 Enc. The Encyclopedia of herbs and spices. NY:Hermes House, c1997.

R 641.3 Nor. Norman, Jill. Herbs & Spices: the cook's reference. NY:DK Publishing, 2002.

LIBRARY ELECTRONIC SOURCES

OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - find our book collection here! (Note: book catalog can only be accessed at school)

EBSCO Online - Great place for current event articles

World Book Online- Start here to get basic information

Opposing Viewpoints - Find out the pro and cons of current issues

Biography Resource Center- Information about famous people, past and present, including personal facts, occupation, nationality, etc.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Another source to get basic information

Culturegrams- Information about the customs, festivals and geographical information about countries

Issues- current hot topics available here!

World at War- All the details of war, past and present

World History - Ancient and Medieval Times - Find all you need for your projects!

World History - Modern Era - Up to date information on historical events!

INTERNET WEBSITES FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/
Internet Public Library provides information on popular teen topics.

2. General Encyclopedia http://www.encyclopedia.com
An encyclopedia which provides easy and simple information. Good place
to start if you just need the basics.

3. University of Hawaii http://www.hawaii.edu/library/
University of Hawaii Library system - find out what they have at any of the campus
libraries

4. Hawaii State Public Library System http://www.librarieshawaii.org/catalog/index.html
Use your public library card to reserve and send the needed material to Wahiawa library!

5. Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks
www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/leisureactivities/librariesla.asp
Access the site to find resources on base

INTERNET WEBSITES FOR NUTRITION AND COUNTRY
Note: you might find a 'typical' menu in restaurant webpages, travel websites and cooking sites.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND NUTRITION TABLES
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1 http://www.foodbycountry.com/

BRAZIL
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/country/brazil/food-in-brazil.html

CARIBBEAN
http://www.troopcrew180.org/international/mwig-TheCaribbean.htm

CHINA
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Algeria-to-France/China.html http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/traditional_foods.html http://www.modernchinaguide.com/chinese%20food/traditionalfood.html

FRANCE
http://www.francethisway.com/frenchfoodmeal.php http://www.enjoyfrance.com/content/view/43/36/

GERMANY
http://www.travelswithfriends.com/Travel_Tips-Eating_in_Germany.htm http://www.sallys-place.com/food/cuisines/germany.htm http://www.germanfoods.org/consumer/facts/eatinghabits.cfm

GREECE
http://www.troopcrew180.org/international/mwig-EasternMediterraneanMiddleEastGreece.htm http://www.cypruspropertiesforyou.co.uk/greece-eating-drinking.htm http://www.chiosonline.gr/restaurants.asp

INDIA
http://www.food-india.com/recipe/main.htm http://indianfoodsco.com/Classes/SouthIndian.htm http://www.india-shopping.net/india-tours/indian_cookery_courses.htmhttp://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/modern-history/indian-independence.html

IRAN
http://www.irvl.net/iranian-food/http://www.magic-carpet-travel.com/infoandlinks/general.html

ITALY
http://www.seeitalia.com/essentials/food_and_drink/ http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=44

JAPAN
http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/food.shtml http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2035.html http://www.edojapan.com/menu.html#http://japanesefood.about.com/od/holidaytraditionalfood/a/introduction.htm
http://www.justhungry.com/2006/08/the_anatomy_of_a_japanese_meal.html

KOREA
http://www.targetwoman.com/articles/korean-food-recipe.html http://www.lifeinkorea.com/information/general.cfm

MEXICO
http://www.whats4eats.com/4rec_mexico.html http://www.troopcrew180.org/international/mwig-Mexico.htm http://www.aztecgardens.com/foods.html

MICRONESIA
http://www.islandfood.org/http://www.fao.org/docrep/007/y5432e/y5432e01.htm

NORTH AFRICA
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3289/is_4_173/ai_n5998856
http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A40646
http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Cooking%20by%20Country/Tunisia%20Recipes%20Culinary%20History%20and%20Information.htm

PHILIPPINES
http://encarta.msn.com/sidebar_631522247/customs_of_philippines.html
http://www.asianrecipesonline.com/recipe_cafe/philippines/philippines.php

PORTUGAL
http://www.portugaltravelguide.com/en/gastronomy
http://www.vino.com/country/portugal/cuisine/typical-dishes.asp

SAMOA
http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/samoa/about_destin/people.asp
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/american-samoa-national-park-ga2.htm

SOUTH AFRICA
http://www.south-africa-tours-and-travel.com/south-african-traditional-food.html

THAILAND
http://www.bangkok.com/thai-food/typical-thai-meals-and-eating-habits.html
http://www.currysimple.com/celebratingthaifood.html

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