Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

by Navarra, Tova; Lipkowitz, Myron A.

• ISBN13: 9780816032419
• ISBN10: 0816032416
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Checkmark Books

Summary

Most people know about the value of vitamin C, but few know that the roots and seeds of celery are used to treat heartburn, toothache, and hiccoughs. Or, that rosemary leaves are sometimes used in remedies for indigestion, arthritis, and insomnia. Written by two experts in the field, the Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements helps readers make informed decisions about maintaining and strengthening their bodies. Organized in an A-to-Z format, more than 500 extensively cross-referenced entries profile essential and nonessential nutrients, as well as popular herbal and other supplements. The Encyclopedia provides information on: -- What vitamins, minerals, and supplements are and how they work in the body -- Myths and quackery surrounding some of the substances -- Nutritional analyses of diet, body-building, and special supplements -- Vitamins as a treatment for physical and mental disease and disorders -- Pioneers in the field and their theories of nutrition, and much more. The Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements includes various charts, tables, and appendices that highlight: -- The latest and most complete information on FDA operations and regulations -- The composition of the new food label -- Illnesses and injuries associated with the use of selected dietary supplements -- The interaction between certain drugs and nutrients.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword	xi
Introduction	xvii
Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements A-Z	1	(196)
Appendix 1: Food Pyramid	197	(1)
Appendix 2: Glossary	198	(3)
Appendix 3: Nutrition Chronology	201	(4)
Appendix 4: Drug and Nutrient Interactions	205	(6)
Appendix 5: Recommended Dietary Allowance Chart	211	(4)
Appendix 6: American Dietetic Association Position Statement	215	(7)
Appendix 7: Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994	222	(9)
Appendix 8: The New Food Label	231	(11)
Appendix 9: Illnesses and Injuries Associated with the Use of Selected Dietary Supplements	242	(7)
Bibliography	249	(6)
About the Authors	255	(2)
Index	257