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Macronutrients

Find general resources on carbohydrates, proteins, fats and cholesterol, fiber, and water below. Use these links for specifics on a particular type of macronutrient:

Questions and Answers on Dietary Fiber

HHS, FDA

Answers from the Food and Drug Administration pertaining to general and manufacturer specific questions about dietary fiber.

Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients) (2005)

NAS. IOM. Food and Nutrition Board.

USDA Nutrient Lists from Standard Reference Legacy (2018)

USDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory.

Create a printable list of foods and nutrients which can be sorted either by food name or in descending order by nutrient content.

Overview of Nutrition: Macronutrients

The Merck Manuals. Online Medical Library.