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Thank you for visiting the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Web site, and reviewing our Web site Policies and Disclaimers. The FNIC Web site is provided as a public service by the National Agricultural Library (NAL), Agricultural Research Service(ARS), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Information presented on the FNIC Web site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo image credits is requested.

bullet Accessibility Information

The National Agricultural Library and FNIC are working to make our Web site more accessible to people with disabilities. If you find a page that is not yet accessible by a screen reader or other assistive device, please contact us. We will provide the information to you in another format.

To receive web information in another format if you are disabled, please contact:
E-mail: Webmaster
Phone: 301/504-5853

For General Library or Reference Questions, please contact:
E-mail: AgRef
Phone: 301/504-5755

For Interlibrary Loan, please contact:
E-mail: Interlibrary Loan/Borrowing
Phone: 301/504-5879

bullet Disclaimer

The FNIC Web site provides information about food and human nutrition. The materials found in this Web site 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.

 
The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in this Web site (or in Web site pages) is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by the United States Department of Agriculture or the Agricultural Research Service of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable. Likewise, some databases available on the FNIC website include resources from "non-government entities." Inclusion of these materials in a database does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by FNIC or the U.S. Government.

 
Disclaimer information can also be accessed at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/comm.html

bullet Nondiscrimination Statement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 202509410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

bullet Privacy Policy

The FNIC Web site is governed by the privacy policies of the US Department of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Library.
 
 

If you have any questions or comments about the information presented here please forward them to http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/fniccomments.html.
 
 


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Food and Nutrition Information Center
Agricultural Research Service, USDA
National Agricultural Library, Room 105
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Phone: 301-504-5719
Fax: 301-504-6409
TTY: 301-504-6856
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