The Vitamin and Mineral Food Counter

by Annette B. Natow; Jo-Ann Heslin

• ISBN13: 9780743463775
• ISBN10: 0743463773
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-30
• Publisher: Pocket Books

Summary

GETTING ALL YOUR ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!Will vitamins and minerals keep you healthy? How much do you need? Which foods are the best sources? Is it better to eat raw or cooked foods? Now, for the first time, nationally known nutritionists Annette Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin offer a guide to the vitamin and mineral content of thousands of brand name and generic foods. Get the latest information on the eleven "marker" vitamins and minerals -- the ones that ensure you'll meet all your vitamin and mineral needs. Features include:Food values for vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, and zincPortion size plus calorie counts for every food listedWarnings about prescription and over-the-counter drug ddinteractionsDaily recommended intakes and safe upper limitsA quiz to help you evaluate your nutrient needsTHE VITAMIN AND MINERAL FOOD COUNTER is your essential reference to healthy eating!

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Vitamins	p. 5
Vitamin A	p. 6
B Vitamins	p. 11
Thiamin	p. 12
Riboflavin	p. 13
Niacin	p. 14
Folic Acid	p. 16
Vitamin C	p. 19
Minerals	p. 23
Calcium	p. 24
Potassium	p. 29
Sodium	p. 31
Iron	p. 34
Zinc	p. 37
Using Your Vitamin and Mineral Food Counter	p. 41
Definitions	p. 44
Abbreviations	p. 45
Notes	p. 46
Vitamins in Food	p. 49
Minerals in Food	p. 249
Index	p. 399
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