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Evidence-Based Sources for Nutrition

Cochrane Library
Systematic reviews of primary research in human healthcare and health policy.
Browse Topics, or do an advanced search limited to Cochrane Reviews.
Full text is not available for most items. But Reviews have a detailed abstract and a Plain Text Summary.
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
Look under the Research Tab for the Evidence-based Practice Center Reports.
Covers all areas of health care, not just nutrition.
Evidence Analysis Library from AND
Look under Projects for systematic reviews and guidelines. Non-members can see Executive Summaries.

Nursing Reference Center Plus This link opens in a new window
Search for a disease/condition, food, or nutrient and limit to Evidence-Based Care Sheets.
Pro Tip: Check out the Cultural Competencies and Patient Handouts too.
PubMed This link opens in a new window
Limit your search to "Meta-Analysis" or "Systematic Review". Learn about the difference between these terms.

TRIP Database
Search EBM content from academic journals, government websites and more. Includes primary research, systematic reviews, evidence-based synopses.
Some free content and summary content available.

Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review
Answers specific nutrition questions.
Content is from the 2010, 2015, and 2020 USDA reports. 2025 information about upcoming reviews is also included.
US Preventive Services Task Force - Prevention Recommendations
Evidence-based screening/prevention recommendations for health care providers.