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field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"> <details id="faq--how-many-calories-are-in-" class="nal-details nal-details--faq clearfix"> <summary class="nal-details__title">How many calories are in one gram of fat, carbohydrate, or protein?</summary> <div class="nal-details__content"> <p><span><span><span>Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram. This information is also included at the end of the Nutrition Facts label on food packages. For more information about these nutrients, view <abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr> resources about <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrition-and-food-safety/food-composition/macronutrients">Macronutrients</a>. </span></span></span></p> </div> </details> </div> <div class="field--item"> <details id="faq--where-can-i-find-informat" class="nal-details nal-details--faq clearfix"> <summary class="nal-details__title">Where can I find information about food composition?</summary> <div class="nal-details__content"> <p><span><span><span><abbr title="United States Department of Agriculture">USDA</abbr>’s <a href="https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/index.html">FoodData Central</a> is a nutrient database for researchers and professionals that shares what nutrients and compounds are in foods. It also addresses factors that influence variability in nutrient content, like genetics and environment. Search a food to see its nutrition content, including calories, fiber, vitamins, minerals, caffeine, and more. The Agricultural Research Service also has databases for <a href="https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-bhnrc/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/methods-and-application-of-food-composition-laboratory/mafcl-site-pages/iodine/">iodine</a>, <a href="https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-bhnrc/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/methods-and-application-of-food-composition-laboratory/mafcl-site-pages/flavonoids/">flavonoids</a>, and <a href="https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-bhnrc/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/methods-and-application-of-food-composition-laboratory/mafcl-site-pages/isoflavone/">isoflavones</a>. For more information about nutrients in food, visit <abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr>’s <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrition-and-food-safety/nutrient-lists-standard-reference-legacy-2018">Nutrient Lists from Standard Reference Legacy (2018)</a> pages.</span></span></span></p> </div> </details> </div> <div class="field--item"> <details id="faq--what-are-the-dietary-refe" class="nal-details nal-details--faq clearfix"> <summary class="nal-details__title">What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?</summary> <div class="nal-details__content"> <p><span><span>The DRIs are recommended daily nutrient allowances for healthy individuals based on scientific evidence about relationships between nutrient intakes, health, and disease prevention. <span>The <abbr title="Dietary Reference Intake">DRI</abbr>s are a set of values released by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly known as the Institute of Medicine) that include the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake (AI), Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs). </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Learn more about the <abbr title="Dietary Reference Intake">DRI</abbr>s and how they are calculated by viewing <abbr title="”Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr>’s <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrition-and-food-safety/dietary-guidance">Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)</a> page, or use the <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrition-and-food-safety/dri-calculator">DRI Calculator for Healthcare Professionals</a> to determine nutrient needs for patients or clients. Please note that individualized nutrient requirements may be higher or lower than the <abbr title="Dietary Reference Intake">DRI</abbr>s depending on medical or health needs.</span></span></span></p> </div> </details> </div> <div class="field--item"> <details id="faq--can-fnic-staff-attend-our" class="nal-details nal-details--faq clearfix"> <summary class="nal-details__title">Can FNIC staff attend our event or participate in an informational interview?</summary> <div class="nal-details__content"> <p><span><span><span><abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr> is unable to provide staff for community events or conduct informational interviews for student assignments. We recommend contacting a local registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) or nutrition expert for assistance. Below are suggestions for locating a nutrition professional for presentations or interviews:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Use the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) <a href="https://www.nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and-universities-partner-website-directory">College Partners Directory</a> to find a local Cooperative Extension Service office. Extension staff provide education on nutrition, food safety, and other agricultural topics. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Search for <abbr title="Registered Dietitian Nutritionist">RDN</abbr>s and other nutrition professionals by zip code in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (AND) <a href="https://www.eatright.org/find-a-nutrition-expert">Find a Nutrition Expert</a> database.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Contact community organizations or schools. Local colleges or universities with nutrition programs may have professors, students or interns who are willing to participate in events. Local hospitals or health systems with <abbr title="Registered Dietitian Nutritionist">RDN</abbr>s may also be able to assist.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div> </details> </div> <div class="field--item"> <details id="faq--can-i-add-the-dietary-ref" class="nal-details nal-details--faq clearfix"> <summary class="nal-details__title">Can I add the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) calculator to my app or website?</summary> <div class="nal-details__content"> <p><span><span><span>Permission was obtained from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to use <abbr title="Dietary Reference Intake">DRI</abbr> data in <abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr>’s <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/human-nutrition-and-food-safety/dri-calculator"><abbr title="Dietary Reference Intake">DRI</abbr> Calculator for Healthcare Professionals</a>. Since the <abbr title="Dietary Reference Intake">DRI</abbr> data is copyrighted, permission from the National Academies is needed if you want to use the database for any reason other than personal use. See their <a href="https://www.nationalacademies.org/legal">Legal Information</a> and <a href="https://nap.nationalacademies.org/content/request-rights-and-permissions">Request Rights and Permissions</a> pages for more information.</span></span></span></p> </div> </details> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="layout__background"></div> </div> <div class="layout--bg layout--bg--primary-dark layout layout--66-33"> <div class="layout__container"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext text-block clearfix"> <h2 class="text-block__title">FNIC's Mission</h2> <div class="field field--name-text-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>The Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (Farm Bill) established the Food and Nutrition Information and Education Resources Center (later known as the Food and Nutrition Information Center, or <abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr>) as a permanent entity within <abbr title="National Agricultural Library">NAL</abbr>. (See <a href="http://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/farmbills/1977-2.pdf">p.26 of PDF</a>)</p> <p><span><span><span><abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr> strives to serve the professional community, including educators, health professionals and researchers, by providing access to a wide range of trustworthy food and nutrition resources from both government and non-government sources. The <abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr> website provides information about food and human nutrition. </span></span></span></p> <p>The materials found on the <abbr title="National Agricultural Library">NAL</abbr> website are not intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed health professional. </p> </div> </section> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext text-block clearfix"> <h2 class="text-block__title">Contact Us</h2> <div class="field field--name-text-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span><span>Use the National Agricultural Library's</span></span> <a href="https://www.nal.usda.gov/ask-question">Ask a Question</a> form. </p> <p><span><span><span>Questions are answered by <abbr title="Food and Nutrition Information Center">FNIC</abbr> Technical Information Specialists with expertise in nutrition and dietetics. 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