| Nutrients, nutrition (malnutrition) | Childhood illnesses | Meal service and food programs |
| Food allergy and food intolerance | Health assessments, screenings & examinations | Weight management and obesity prevention |
| Food preservatives and additives | Homelessness or poverty (neglect and abuse) | Exercise, fitness, and play |
| Toy and equipment safety | Learning disabilities - autism spectrum disorders | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders |
| Environmental health hazards: lead, mercury, mold, pesticides, plastics, secondhand smoke... |
Physical disabilities and special needs children | Sanitation and hygiene |
| Breast milk and substitutes | Sleeping, napping, and rest time | Immunizations and vaccines |
Before you Google, begin your research with the library's subscription databases. The selected databases below will help you locate credible full-text articles from scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and more. Auto-generated APA citations are provided for each article.
| MAGAZINES | JOURNALS |
| Its purpose is to inform or entertain | Its aim is to report on scholarly research |
| Articles typically short in length | Longer articles with in-depth analysis |
| Written by a reporter, journalist, or staff writer |
Written by a scholarly expert or specialist (credentials provided) |
| Articles are reviewed by editorial staff |
Articles are peer-reviewed & critically evaluated by scholars |
| Little or no references are included as support | Sources are always cited in a formal bibliography |
| Slick & attractive in appearance with advertisements & glossy photos | Very structured format: abstract, methodology, literature review, results, conclusion. No frills. |
| Examples: People, National Geographic, Reader's Digest | Examples: Young Children, New England Journal of Medicine, Harvard Business Review |
