American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide

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• ISBN13: 9780470048429
• ISBN10: 0470048425
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-18
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A lifetime of sound, easy, and positive advice on healthy eating from the world's foremost authority on food and nutrition This brand-new edition of the bestselling, award-winning American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide offers the most up-to-date nutrition information for the whole family. It's packed with simple, practical tips and flexible guidelines designed to help you choose nutritious, flavorful, and convenient foods to suit your needs and lifestyle at any age. This fully revised guide features: * The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans from USDA and USHHS, providing science-based advice on food choices and physical activity for your health * New, helpful information about fitting fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrient-rich foods into your everyday meals and snacks * Updated information on women's health and nutrition, from pregnancy to menopause, as well as heart disease, breast cancer, and more * Food and lifestyle advice on preventing and managing health conditions (including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease), on food-drug interactions, and on food allergies and intolerances (including gluten intolerance) * The latest on food and water safety, how to protect against foodborne illness, and how to prepare for emergencies * Help in making smart food choices in restaurants: fast-food, sit-down, and ethnic restaurants * Smart vegetarian eating * Facts about functional foods (soy, flaxseed, probiotics), phytonutrients (lycopene, isoflavones), omega-3s, and more * The latest on eating and hydration for peak physical performance * Up-to-date consumer information on food labeling, allergen labeling, and health claims * Quick, easy ways to blend nutrition with great taste for your family table * Help in finding reliable online nutrition information American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide has received the National Health Information Award and the National Federation of Press Women Award, among others.

Author Biography

ROBERTA LARSON DUYFF, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS, is a Registered Dietitian, Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, the recipient of the ADA's prestigious Medallion Award, and a nationally recognized food and nutrition expert on healthy eating. She is the author of 365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association, Monthly Nutrition Companion, and Nutrition and Wellness. Her work has appeared in USA Today, Living Fit, Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking Light, Vegetarian Times, Parenting, and Ladies' Home Journal, as well as on WebMD. Duyff appears regularly on national media.

AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION is the largest group of food and nutrition professionals in the world. As the advocate of the dietetic profession, the ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.

Table of Contents

Food choices : a fit you!	p. 5
Your healthy weight	p. 21
Fat facts	p. 52
Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients : variety on your plate!	p. 74
Carbs : simply complex	p. 112
Fiber : your body's broom	p. 132
Sodium and potassium : a salty subject	p. 145
Fluids : the power of water	p. 155
What's on today's table?	p. 181
Planning to eat smart	p. 212
Savvy shopping	p. 243
The safe kitchen	p. 280
Kitchen nutrition : delicious decisions	p. 307
Your food away from home	p. 338
Off to a healthy start	p. 373
Food to grow on	p. 399
For women only	p. 435
For mature adults : healthful eating!	p. 458
Athlete's guide : winning nutrition	p. 481
The vegetarian way	p. 504
Sensitive about food	p. 523
Smart eating to prevent and manage disease	p. 542
Supplements : use and abuse	p. 590
Well informed?	p. 617
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