The Calorie Counter For Dummies (US-specific information) - Softcover

Consumer Dummies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470568348 ISBN 13: 9780470568347

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

The fun and easy way® to keep track of your caloric intake

The Calorie Counter For Dummies provides you with vital information on the nutritional and caloric value of the foods that you eat everyday–at home, the supermarket, and restaurants.

Whether you′re trying to lose weight, eat healthier, or control and prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, this take along guide provides you with a portable, quick, and easy way to get nutritional information whenever and wherever you need it.

• Provides access to the calorie, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, fiber, protein, and sodium counts found in thousands of fast–food, chain–restaurant, and prepared food products
• Increase the amount of protein and fiber in your diet and reduce your sodium intake

Tuck this compact guide into your glove box, briefcase, or purse, and have key calorie information at your fingertips at all times!

About this title

About the Author

Rosanne Rust is a registered dietitian, and she provides online weight loss coaching for Real Living Nutrition Services. Meri Raffetto is a registered dietitian, weight loss coach, and the founder and CEO of www.reallivingnutrition.com.

From the Back Cover

The simple, portable way to keep track of what you eat

This compact guide gives you all the vital information you need on the nutritional and caloric value of the foods you eat ? whether at home, at a restaurant, or on the go. The perfect size for briefcase, purse, or backpack, The Calorie Counter For Dummies makes losing weight and eating healthy as easy as 1-2-3!

• Take control ? make smart dietary choices to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and reduce high blood pressure

• Get the facts ? track calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, protein, and other nutrients in a wide variety of foods at home and on restaurant menus

• Stay healthy ? master the basics of good nutrition and a healthy diet with simple everyday guidelines

• Too busy to cook? ? dine out the smart way and choose healthier restaurant menu options

Open the book and find:

• Nutritional information for your favorite restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

• A-to-Z listings for fast-food and casual dining options

• Nutritional values for everyday foods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and dairy

• Tips on losing weight and sticking with your weight-loss plan

• Simple tricks for cutting the fat in your diet

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470568348
• ISBN 13: 9780470568347
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448