The Cholesterol Counter 7th Edition

by Natow, Annette B.; Heslin, Jo-Ann

• ISBN13: 9781416509851
• ISBN10: 1416509852
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-26
• Publisher: Pocket Books

Summary

YOUR LIFESTYLE CHOICES CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!Small, consistent changes in the way you eat and live can help reduce your cholesterol levels and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, certain kinds of cancer, and dementia. Nationally known nutritionists Annette Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin explain the latest scientific research on evaluating and treating high cholesterol in terms you can understand and apply to your life right now. This totally rewritten and expanded 7th edition ofThe Cholesterol Counterincludes: Cholesterol, fiber, calories, and portion sizes for more than 20,000 foods and more than 100 national and regional restaurant chains An individual risk-assessment quiz, plus worksheets, tables, and tips to easily keep track of your daily cholesterol intake The importance of fiber and cholesterol-lowering "superfoods" in your diet

Author Biography

Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., C.D.N., and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D., C.D.N. are the authors of thirty books on nutrition, including two college textbooks. Both are former faculty members of Adelphi University and the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. They were the editors of the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly for 23 years and serve as editorial board members for Environmental Nutrition Newsletter, Vitality, and American Baby Magazine.

For more information on Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, plus articles and advice, go to: TheNutritionExperts.com.

Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, is a professionally trained, registered dietitian and also a regular columnist for HealthNewsDigest.com. She is the coauthor of more than thirty books on nutrition. For more information, visit: TheNutritionExperts.com.