Nutrition for Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 408 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 3rd Edition November 21, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764540823
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764540820
• Book Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.3 pounds

Product Review
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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product 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, 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 requirements 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 twenty 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, 3^rd Edition tells you what you need to know to eat healthier at home or on the go.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Nutrition for Dummies (Paperback) Love the book. This book is perfect for the begginning dieter. Usually when someone starts a new lifestyle, which includes a change in activity level and/or diet, they do not know much about what they need to do, as far as exercise, and how they need to eat to accomplish the goals they want. I am a exercise sports science major with a minor in nutrition and I have reccommended this book to many of my personal training clients. Reason being b/c as everyone knows you can not just start an exercise routine, you must change and modify your diet to see good results. Your body needs the right type of fuel and the right amount. This book explains in easy to follow terms how to go about changing your diet to a more healthy one. If you are trying to change your diet, knowing what you should be doing and eating is the place to start. Knowledge is a great thing! Buy the book you will be glad you did. Comment | | (Report this)