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HFE 250: Fad Diets: Program Explanation / History

Types of Sources

For the program explanation and history segment of the fad diets project, you will primarily use books and web sites.

Library Catalog

Use the MCC Library Catalog to find out what physical and electronic resources the Library has available. Enter your search below to get started!

Try these search terms

Search the Library Catalog above. The following are suggested search terms for finding books and other materials.

  • fad diets
  • obesity surgery
  • weight loss
  • reducing diets
  • appetite depressants
  • low carbohydrate diet

Suggested Reference Books

The following titles are good starting points for background information on your fad diet. Reserve materials specifically for this class are also available, and are located behind the check-out desk.

Call Number Ranges: 

RA - Public aspects of medicine

RC - Internal medicine

RM - Therapeutics, pharmacology

Reference materials can be used inside the library. Titles located in the Stacks can be checked out with your MCC library card. Reference eBooks are always available and can be accessed with your myMCC login information.

Suggested Web Sites