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Nutrition For Dummies

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Carol Ann Rinzler

About this product

Updated with the latest available research and the new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines It's a scientific fact: You really are what you eat. Good nutrition is your meal-ticket to staying sleek, healthy, and strong―both physically and mentally. Nutrition For Dummies, 7th Edition is a complete guide that shows you how to maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent chronic disease. This book gives you the know-how to put together a shopping list, prepare healthy foods, and easily cut calories. Along the way, there's up-to-the-minute guidance for building a nutritious diet at every stage of life from toddler time to your Golden Years. Enjoy! Read more

Editor's Take

Readers generally describe Nutrition For Dummies as an easy-to-understand, practical introduction to nutrition. Goodreads reviewers call it a useful reference, with multiple comments praising its clear writing and basic, foundational explanations.

Common positives mentioned across reviews include that it is informative, beginner-friendly, and helpful for building a simple nutrition baseline. Some readers also say it works well as a reference book to revisit over time.

There were also a few signs that the book is seen more as an introductory guide than an advanced or deeply technical text. Overall sentiment in the available reviews leans favorable.

  • Goodreads reviewers say the book is easy to understand and good for basic nutrition knowledge.
  • Google Books surfaces review snippets that frame it as a practical, helpful guide.
  • YouTube results included at least one real review video specifically about this title.

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Topic Nutrition

Product Details

Publisher For Dummies
Publication date May 4, 2021
Edition 7th
Language English
Print length 432 pages
ISBN-10 1119723906
ISBN-13 978-1119723905
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 7.4 x 1 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank #88,382 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #67 in Food Allergies (Books) #501 in Other Diet Books
Customer Reviews 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (261)

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