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How to Search the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

By , About.com Guide

Updated February 10, 2009

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Step Two - Limit and Select Your Food Item

Completing the first step will give you several results in the Select a Food Group to Limit Search field. This field will help to narrow down your choices int eh Select a Food Item field at the bottom of the screen. You can leave the Select a Food Group to Limit Search field set to "show all foods" or you can narrow down your final search results by highlighting a specific food group.

Once you choose a food group, you will be able to make your final food item selection by highlighting your food in the Select a Food Item field. Click on the "Nutrients" button for your final results.
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