Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition
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The Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition is a definitive resource for what to eat for maximum health as detailed by medical and nutritional experts. This book makes the connection between health, disease, and the food we eat. The Encyclopedia describes more than 140 foods, providing information on their history, nutrient content, and medical uses. The Encyclopedia also describes the "fit kitchen", including the latest in food safety, equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods, and ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste.Details healthy eating guidelines based on the RDA food pyramid
Provides scientific basis and knowledge for specific recommendations
Beautifully illustrated
Extensive list of reliable nutrition resources
Describes the fit kitchen from the latest in food safety to equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods to ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste
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| Topic | Nutrition |
Product Details
| ASIN | 0122198034 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publication date | December 13, 2001 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 528 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780122198038 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0122198038 |
| Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.75 x 1.5 x 11.25 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,846,770 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #254 in Nutrition (Books) #871 in Medical Encyclopedias #898 in Public Health (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (32) |
