:: Web Resource Review ::

The 4th in line is http://www.nutrition.com.sg/ho/index.asp


http://www.nutrition.com.sg/ho/hosite.asp

Upon reaching this site, you will realise there are two flags on top left hand corner. So choose Singapore which is relevant to your coursework

http://www.nutrition.com.sg/ha/index.asp

After you have selected Singapore, the contents that you will be viewing will be of Singapore's context. Firstly, we will look this function Nutrition Calculator. So you can see, there are a couple of tools that you can use for projects. They have BMI which is based on own local criteria =) Do explore the rest!

http://www.nutrition.com.sg/he/herda-chd.asp

Over here, you will find RDA for either adults or children. This is definitely a useful tool for you to use.

http://www.nutrition.com.sg/he/index.asp

In healthy eating topics, they have recommendations of healthy eating and also dietary guidelines for Singapore! They also provide details on different nutrients as well as vitamins and minerals. This is needed for your research if you need to modify recipe or recommend diet.

1) Is the web information up-to-date?

I would say the information is still relevant but as to whether is it up-to-date, you may require other sources to support it as the copyright details is only up to 2007.

2) Is it user-friendly: easy to navigate and retrieve information easily?

Yes, it is pretty easy to navigate and the information is very straight-forward.

3) Can the content be understood easily?

Yes.

4) What are the tools available for use in the website?

This site has many relevant tools i would say. They have dietary guidelines in singapore, healthy diet pyramid, BMI, RDA.....make full use of these tools!

5) What other information is available other than our focus (food)?

I like their column on "ask the dietician" probably this is more for personal reading. This helps us to understand what food or problems a person faces if he has particular health conditions. They have information on exercise and local food guide (this is worth looking at) ight want to have a peep on these too! However, it lacks information on recipes thus you will not be able to find recipes from this website.