American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $24.95
Manufacturer: Wiley
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A lifetime of sound and easy advice on healthy eating from the world's foremost authority on food and nutrition
The choices you make every day about food, nutrition, and health can have a major impact on your life. To find the most reliable nutrition information and positive advice for achieving optimal health, look no further--this comprehensive book from the American Dietetic Association explains everything you need to know about eating for health. It's packed with simple, practical tips and flexible guidelines to help you choose nutritious, flavorful, and convenient foods that suit your needs and lifestyle no matter what your age or stage of life.
This brand-new edition of the bestselling American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide features:
* The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans from USDA and USHHS, providing the latest science-based advice on food choices and physical activity for your health, USDA's MyPyramid food guide, and the latest American Heart Association guidelines
* More ways to include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrient-rich foods in your everyday meals and snacks
* Updated information on women's health and nutrition covering pregnancy to menopause
* The effective use of dietary supplements including herbals and other botanicals
* 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
* Help in making smart food choices in restaurants: fast-food, sit-down, and ethnic restaurants
* The latest on eating and hydration for peak performance
* More on managing body weight and a science-based look at popular weight-loss plans
* Quick, easy ways to blend nutrition with great taste for your family table
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.
Reviews
Rating: 1 / 5
Date: 2010-08-30
Summary: "Get with the program!!"
I purchased this book hoping to find better insight on eating and nutrition. My father had open heart surgery in Jan of 2010 and I wanted to give him a guide to help in choosing better quality foods. Instead, I found/read (between the lines) this Association supporting dairy and agriculture to an unhealthy level. Shame on our government for allowing hormones and chemicals in our food supply and calling it healthy. Shame on them for saying that trans fat is ok in small amounts. Shame on them for altering our food pyramid and teaching this in the schools as a healthy and balanced diet. I'd give the book away but don't want others to read and believe this rubbish.
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-07-26
Summary: "I like the books, they offer good information, scientifically explained, not just selling a product"
I like the books, they offer good information, scientifically explained, not just selling a product; I would recommend these books to other costomers.
Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2010-05-15
Summary: "Was expecting something more professional"
This book is dumbed down for the person that knows nothing about nutrition and has a short attention span. It reads more like a women's magazine than a reference book. I probably won't even both to keep it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-02-07
Summary: "Awesome!"
This book has so much information! I am currently in school to be a dietitian and I work at a Recreation center. I am in charge of a nutrition board at work, so I use this book to get nutrition tips to put up there! The customers love them!
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-01-24
Summary: "American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide"
There's a lot of confusion out there with regard to foods. But how do you know who to believe? -- What's the real story on how much water a person should ingest? What's the best way to manage body weight? How beneficial are dietary supplements? This book was recommended to me by my nutritionist, and it's been a wonderful guide. Don't let the fact that this is a publication sponsored by the American Dietetic Association lead you to believe it's dry; it's very readable and well organized. There are a lot of terms that doctors and nutritionists use -- things like body mass index, phytonutrients, glycemic index, insoluble fibre, and on and on. Things a lot of us would rather not have to deal with, but if we're going to be serious about our diets, we really should understand. This book gives the reader easy-to-comprehend definitions, as well as suggestions regarding foods in those areas. For anyone interested in losing weight, may I suggest you first take a look at what this book has to offer with regard to healthy eating before spending a lot of money on plans and programs. It contains a wealth of great cooking tips and recipes, as well. Author Duyff notes in her introduction that the book wasn't written in a vacuum -- input from thousands of consumers shaped the publication. The book has answers to SO MANY questions about virtually every aspect of nutrition. All in a 2-inch-thick, 676-page tome for under $25. Such a deal!