American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide 3rd edition (2006)



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.

Being fit means a lot more than having a trim or muscular body and being free of health problems. It defines every aspect of your health—not only your physical health but also your emotional and mental well-being. Achieving fitness depends on adopting and maintaining smart food and lifestyle choices—and that’s what this book is about. You’ll discover how to eat and stay active for your optimum health while choosing nutritious, flavorful, and convenient foods that suit your needs and lifestyle.

Registered Dietitian Roberta Duyff has used up-to-date nutrition research to provide the most reliable answers to your food and nutrition questions. This new edition of the comprehensive, easy-to-use American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide is filled with everything from managing your weight for well-being to making wise choices at the supermarket or farmers’ market to making healthy eating taste great.

Along with personal nutrition checkups, you’ll find sound advice and solutions for choosing nutritious, flavorful foods. Plus you’ll get all the latest information on:

* The Dietary Guidelines for Americans from USDA and USHHS, the MyPyramid guide and tips on how to use it, as well as guidelines from the American Heart Association
* Weight-management strategies and a science-based look at popular weight-loss plans and the phenomenon of emotional overeating
* Making smart eating fun for kids
* Eating and active living to slow the biomarkers of aging
* Eating to prevent and manage disease, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and others
* Dealing with common food allergies and intolerances
* The effective use of dietary supplements, including herbals and other botanicals
* Making sense of today’s health and nutrition news

American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, Third Edition offers practical advice that can help you feel and look your best. Eating for health is one of the wisest decisions you’ll ever make—get started now with this ultimate healthy-eating primer.

* Paperback: 688 pages
* Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (September 18, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470041153
* ISBN-13: 978-0470041154
* Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 1.8 inches

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