Health reporter Carol Ann Rinzler has produced a comprehensive volume ideal for both occasional reference and a more in-depth introduction to nutrition. Nutrition for Dummies discusses vitamins, minerals, fat content, carbohydrates, and more, prescribing practical ways to incorporate more nutritious eating into everyday life. Particularly helpful is the nutrient chart in the back of the book, which includes extensive nutritional information (gleaned from the USDA Nutrient Database) about hundreds of foods and instructions for accessing the entire database via the Web.
Book Description
“Do you want fries with that?”
You probably know the right answer to that question from a nutritional standpoint. In fact, if you’re among the 600f Americans who are overweight, you probably know that you should forgo the burger, too. But good nutrition isn’t just about eating less—it’s about eating right, whether you weigh in at 95 or 295. A perennial favorite, Nutrition for Dummies, 3rd Edition is packed with practical, sensible advice on healthy eating, cutting calories, and finding a good nutritional balance. Balance is the key word. This book helps you make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. You’ll discover how to: Interpret nutritional labels and distinguish “good” fat from “bad” Preserve nutrients when cooking Meet your nutritional needs if you are a vegetarian or a vegan Eat smart when you’re eating out Select a weight loss plan that works
Written by Carol Ann Rinzler, the author of 20 books on food and health, including Nutrition for Dummies and Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, this classic guide has been extensively updated; over 250f the material is new and covers the latest information on nutrition, including: The lowdown on fat and cholesterol New information on genetically engineered foods and biotechnology Clarified Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including an updated list of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) The scoop on energy drinks and trans fats
Complete with a list of superstar foods, ten easy ways to cut calories, and great Web sites loaded with nutritional information, Nutrition for Dummies, 3rd Edition tells you what you need to know to eat healthier at home or on the go.
Book Info
Consumer text presents how to interpret nutrition labels, distinguish good fat from bad fat, prepare healthy meals, select a weight-loss plan that works, preserve nutrients when cooking food, and eat smart when dining out. Softcover.
From the Back Cover
Get the scoop on trans fats and genetically engineered foods Make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle Looking for sensible, easy-to-follow nutritional advice? This guide is jampacked with practical tips on improving your eating habits and meeting all your nutritional needs, whether you’re a meat-lover, vegetarian, or vegan. You’ll find new information on essential nutrients, clarified Dietary Guidelines, and an updated list of the Recommended Daily Allowances. Discover how to: Interpret nutritional labels Distinguish "good" fat from "bad" Prepare delicious, healthy meals Select a weight loss plan that works Preserve nutrients when cooking food Eat smart when eating out Praise for Nutrition For Dummies "Before you eat your next meal, read this book." – Dr. Manfred Kroger, Professor of Food Science, Pennsylvania State University "Everything she writes is worth reading." – Cindy Pearson, Executive Director, National Women’s Health Network
About the Author
Carol Ann Rinzler is a noted authority on health and nutrition and holds an MA from Columbia University. She writes a weekly nutrition column for the New York Daily News and is the author of more than 20 health-related books, including Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, Weight Loss Kit For Dummies, and the highly acclaimed Estrogen and Breast Cancer: A Warning to Women. Rinzler lives in New York with her husband, wine writer Perry Luntz, and their amiable cat, Kat.
Nutrition For Dummies (For Dummies Series) FROM THE PUBLISHER
Get the scoop on trans fats and genetically engineered foods
Make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle
Looking for sensible, easy-to-follow nutritional advice? This guide is jampacked with practical tips on improving your eating habits and meeting all your nutritional needs, whether you’re a meat-lover, vegetarian, or vegan. You’ll find new information on essential nutrients, clarified Dietary Guidelines, and an updated list of the Recommended Daily Allowances.
Discover how to: Interpret nutritional labels Distinguish "good" fat from "bad" Prepare delicious, healthy meals Select a weight loss plan that works Preserve nutrients when cooking food Eat smart when eating out
Praise for Nutrition For Dummies
"Before you eat your next meal, read this book." — Dr. Manfred Kroger, Professor of Food Science, Pennsylvania State University
"Everything she writes is worth reading." — Cindy Pearson, Executive Director, National Women’s Health Network
Author Biography: Carol Ann Rinzler writes a nutrition column for the New York Daily News and is the author of more than 20 books on food and health.
SYNOPSIS
"...a lucidly, sometimes humorously, written nutritional reference...breaks down the benefits of essential foods and vitamins and explains how too much of a good thing can cause severe harm."
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