Nutrition For Dummies (US Edition) - Softcover

Rinzler, Carol Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764540823 ISBN 13: 9780764540820

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Synopsis

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 60% of 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, 3^rd 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 25% of 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, 3^rd Edition tells you what you need to know to eat healthier at home or on the go.

About this title

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.

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

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764540823
• ISBN 13: 9780764540820
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 408