Useful Links
USDA’s MyPyramid
Comprehensive site detailing the government’s new Pyramid, now called “MyPyramid.” Site has complete descriptions of food groups and serving sizes, and tips and resources including downloadable posters and clip art. Users can individualize their pyramid plan on-line and track their diet and activity on “MyPyramid Tracker.”
USDA/ARS Nutrient Database Laboratory
Good search engine for a food composition database
Nutrition Data
Purpose of the site is to make food nutritional information more accessible and understandable to all. This powerful, interactive website utilizes USDA’s nutrient database and allows you to create and maintain your own personal “Pantry” of foods and their nutritional information. Allows for custom food entry for foods not included in USDA’s database. Provides a great display of where the food fits into the Food Guide Pyramid, along with a health rating and Nutrition Facts label for the selected food.
Events
Visiting Artist-Todd Shanafelt Nov 23 10:30 am to 12:20 pm
Exhibitions at the Hillstrom Museum of Art Nov 23, 2009 to Jan 29, 2010 All day
Body Redemption Nov 24 11:40 am to 12:20 pm
Virgil Jones
Virgil Jones enters his second season as the running backs coach. Jones, a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, was a running back for the Eagles as the team compiled a record of 41-5-1. Jones was a member of three Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship teams, as well as a member…