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The following electronic resources are available 24 hours, on the university’s intranet or by logging in from any off-campus connection.

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Note: Use of many of these resources is governed by license agreements which restrict use to the LAU community […]

It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that he or she uses these products only for individual, noncommercial use without systematically downloading, copying or distributing of information (including for use in course packs), and removing or altering copyright notices. Acceptable use forbids downloading contents of entire issues of a given journal title. Tampering with any software or code used to display and/or run the resources is strictly prohibited. Misuse of these resources violates the terms of LAU’s license agreements and could result in termination of the resource to the entire campus community.

 


  • Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition (Second Edition)

    • Subject: Agriculture, Nutrition, Food Science
    • Coverage: 2003-present
    • Update: Current
    • Availability: Full text

    This database is an expanded and updated version of the eight-volume Encyclopedia of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition (1993). Available via the Science Direct platform, the encyclopedia covers the fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition.

  • Evidence Analysis Library (EAL)

    • Subject: Nutrition

    Evidence Analysis Library (EAL) is a synthesis of the best, most relevant nutritional research on important dietetic practice questions housed within an accessible, online, user-friendly website. An objective and transparent methodology is used to assess food and nutrition-related science. The EAL is a series of systematic reviews developed by Academy members for Academy members based on a predefined approach and criteria.

  • NCPT nutrition care process terminology

    • Subject: Nutrition
    • Coverage: Current
    • Update: Yearly
    • Availability: Full-text

    The Nutrition Care Process manual (NCP) is designed to improve the consistency and quality of nutrition care and the predictability of the nutrition care outcomes. LAU has a subscription for 4 simultaneous users.

    N.B. Users are encouraged to logout after using the manual.