Nutrition For Dummies - Softcover

Nigel Denby; Sue Baic; Carol Ann Rinzler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764570587 ISBN 13: 9780764570582

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2005

Synopsis

Nutrition For Dummies is for anyone who cares about what they eat, and wants to know about the facts, not the fads. Finding easy to understand and sensible advice on what you should be eating is easier said than done – advice seems to constantly change and fad diets only seem to help celebrities pile on the pounds in their bank account, rather than making any of us healthier! In this book, Nigel Denby and Sue Baic, two experienced and registered dieticians, dispel all myths and provide you with the information you need to eat for a healthy life. They explain every aspect of the subject from the basics about essential nutrients to the relationship between allergies and food and give you the knowledge and confidence to start making wise food choices. Inside you’ll find information on: The Basic Facts about Nutrition Digestion: The 24–Hour Food Factory Calories: The Energisers What You Get from Food Powerful Protein The Lowdown on Fat and Cholesterol Carbohydrates: A Complex Story Alcohol: Another Form of Grape and Grain Vigorous Vitamins Mighty Minerals Phabulous Phytochemicals Water Works Healthy Eating Why You Eat When You Eat Why You Like the Foods You Like What Is a Healthy Diet? Making Wise Food Choices Eating Smart When Eating Out What Is Food Processing? Cooking and Nutrition Food and Medicine When Food Gives You a Rash  Food and Mood Food and Drug Interactions A Supplemental Story

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"...excellent fad–free, essential and accurate advice..." (Prizes Galore, Dec 05) "...a definitive guide for anyone who cares about what they eat..." (Doncaster Advertiser, 2nd December 2005) "...a very useful reference...everything you need to know about the subject..." (Newark Advertiser, 6th January 06) "...presents you with all the latest myth–busting research..." (Doncaster Advertiser, 02/12/05) "...the reference no kitchen should be without..." (England Weekly News, 7th January 2006) "...fast becoming the reference no kitchen should be without...ignores every fad going and instead concentrates on giving accurate advice to help readers navigate the world of food..." (Scotland′s Weekly News, January 27th 2006) "...an invaluable guide to navigating the maze of fashionable diets...provides solid, scientifically–based, easy to follow advice..." (Choice Magazine, Feb 06) "...it′s finally here...a great read for both beginners and experts..." ( Natural Products Magazine , April 2006) "....continues the brand′s tradition of making knowledge accessible and fun, making food selection foolproof for those of us who are fed up with the fads..." ( Pride , April 2006)  

"...excellent fad–free, essential and accurate advice..." (Prizes Galore, Dec 05) "...a definitive guide for anyone who cares about what they eat..." (Doncaster Advertiser, 2nd December 2005) "...a very useful reference...everything you need to know about the subject..." (Newark Advertiser, 6th January 06) "...presents you with all the latest myth–busting research..." (Doncaster Advertiser, 02/12/05) "...the reference no kitchen should be without..." (England Weekly News, 7th January 2006) "...ignores every fad going and instead concentrates on giving accurate advice to help readers navigate the world of food..." (Scotland′s Weekly News, January 27th 2006) "...an invaluable guide to navigating the maze of fashionable diets...provides solid, scientifically–based, easy to follow advice..." (Choice Magazine, Feb 06) "...it′s finally here...a great read for both beginners and experts..." ( Natural Products Magazine , April 2006) "....continues the brand′s tradition of making knowledge accessible and fun, making food selection foolproof for ... us ..." ( Pride , April 2006)

From the Publisher:

Learn to get a handle on nutrition!
Are you frustrated by all of the misled messages you've heard about fat grams, calories, and nutrition! Would you like to get a handle on your eating habits and improve your overall health? With "Nutrition For Dummies " at your fingertips, you'll have the most up-to-date guide to nutrition filled with simple, practical advice about everything from fad diets to eating disorders to understanding metabolism. By reading "Nutrition For Dummies ", you'll discover how to:

*Understand how your body processes nutrients and why some diets work and others don't. *Eat healthier with simple cooking techniques and tips for nutritious meal-planning. *Count calories, fat grams, and carbohydrates for a well-balanced meal. *Improve your current eating habits with calorie and nutrition charts for over 850 foods. *Prepare quick, nutritious meals for any lifestyle including vegetarian, low cholesterol,sodium-restricted and more! *Find out the important roles of fat, protein, carbohydrates and vitamins.

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About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0764570587
• ISBN 13: 9780764570582
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352