Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science
What your Librarian can help with
This guide is aimed at Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science students. As your Librarian, I can help you find and reference resources. I can provide information literacy support, copyright advice, and signpost other university services.
Feeling the pressure as exams approach or juggling multiple commitments? April is Stress Awareness Month, and your library has a wealth of e-resources to help you understand and manage stress effectively. From practical guides on mindfulness and relaxation techniques to in-depth research on the causes and effects of stress, our online collection offers valuable support at your fingertips. Explore ebooks, ejournals, and videos anytime, anywhere, and discover strategies to navigate stress and prioritize your well-being this month and beyond.
Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures of stress. Stress Awareness Month 2025 - The Stress Management Society
To increase your awareness of stress, you can search e-resources via our library catalogue.
If you are interested in accessing e-resources about stress and physiotherapy, please follow the steps. Steps for searching resources
Suggested keywords: stress and Nutrition or Dietetics or Food Science, stress and immune response, stress and dietary supplements
Academic Liaison Librarian
Looking for key journal articles?
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window Lots of journal articles across disciplines from lots of different publishers. Filter your results to 'full text' to see articles where full access is provided.
- ScienceDirect Journals Collection This link opens in a new window Lots of journal articles covering subjects across the sciences published by Elsevier.
- Wiley Online Library Lots of journal articles across disciplines published by Wiley.
For dissertation work, ask your Librarian for advice!
LibKey Nomad
Get fast access to scholarly articles
LibKey Nomad is a great tool which helps you to easily find scholarly journal articles. When you are searching on the web, Nomad lets you know if any of the content is available from our library subscriptions or open access alternatives.
All you need to do is add an extension to your web browser.
Go to libkeynomad.com, select your browser at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions to add the extension. When prompted, select London Metropolitan University as your organisation.
When searching the web look out for the Nomad button to link you to the article.
Search for journal articles using DOI or PMID using LibKey.io
LibKey.io provides access to journal articles using either the digital object identifier (DOI) or PubMed Identifier (PMID). If the article is available through the Library’s subscriptions or it is Open Access you will be able to access the PDF or the article link.
If you don't know the DOI or PMID you can search for journals and journal articles using Library Search. See Understanding journals - Finding information - LibGuides at London Metropolitan University for more guidance.
Cite Them Right
Cite Them Right is an online platform that can help you with your referencing. It provides clear guidance on how to reference with lots of examples. It covers a range of different referencing styles and you can test your knowledge with their tutorial.
To access: go to Cite Them Right > click Log in > click Log in via your institution > search for and select London Metropolitan University > sign in with your usual university email and password.
Choose your referencing style to get started or take a look at their videos and tutorial.
Library Skills Workshops
Led by the Academic Liaison Librarian team, these workshops will help you develop your skills for uni and beyond.
Upcoming workshops...
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Library Refresher and Using Library Search
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For full details of our workshops take a look at: Library Skills Workshops