Synopses & Reviews
The American Dietetic Association has over 70,000 members and now the world's most authoritative source of nutrition information brings their expertise into every American home with this comprehensive volume of reliable answers to all your nutrition questions. Based on the latest USDA guidelines, this easy-to-use guide clarifies complex issues with real solutions to today's eating dilemmas. Filled with charts, graphs, sidebars, and illustrations, and with a comprehensive index to help you easily locate any topic, including:
-- safe and sane ways to lose weight
-- the latest information on fiber, phytochemicals, and antioxidants
-- how to decipher health claims in the headlines
-- how to protect against foodborne illnesses
A copy of the American Dietetic Association's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide should be in every kitchen!
Synopsis
Jam-packed with practical eating and food safety tips.--USA Today
Table of Contents
ch. 1.Food choices for fitness --ch. 2.Your healthy weight --ch. 3.Fat facts --ch. 4.Vitamins and minerals: enough, but not too much --ch. 5.Sweet talk: sugar and other sweeteners --ch. 6.Fiber: your body's broom --ch. 7.Sodium: a salty subject --ch. 8.Fluids: often overlooked --ch. 9.Sensitive about food --ch. 10.What's on today's table? --ch. 11.Planning to eat smart --ch. 12.Supermarket smarts --ch. 13.Safe kitchen --ch. 14.Kitchen nutrition --ch. 15.Your food away from home --ch. 16.Off to a healthy start --ch. 17.Food to grow on --ch. 18.For women only --ch. 19.Smart eating for healthy adults --ch. 20.Nutrition for older adults --ch. 21.Athlete's guide: winning nutrition --ch. 22.Vegetarian way --ch. 23.Well informed?