The Science of Nutrition: Debunk the Diet Myths and Learn How to Eat Responsibly for Health and Happiness (The Science of Food)
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Is a vegan diet healthier? Should I try going low-carb? Is it always a bad idea to skip a meal? Are superfoods all they're cracked up to be? Is fat still bad for you? Can I eat to improve my chances of conceiving? Science of Nutrition cuts through the noise of conflicting diet advice with clear answers backed up by the very latest research.
Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition, this ground-breaking book has the answers to all your food-related questions, covering every conceivable topic―from gut bacteria to weight management, to heart health and immune support, to vegan diets and intermittent fasting, and everything in between.
With an accessible Q&A approach and informative graphics, this nutrition book will debunk popular food myths and diets, redefine nutrition in the modern world, and enable you to make informed decisions that are best suited to you, about what, when, and how to eat.
The book's easily digestible and evidence-based advice empowers you to explore the benefits and importance of nutrition, alongside the downright misleading when it comes to the world of food and diet, and to equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to assess and enhance your approach to nutrition. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is clear, straightforward, and easy to read, with strong graphics and a practical, non-specialist approach. Many describe it as informative, engaging, and helpful for debunking nutrition myths.
Goodreads and StoryGraph reviewers similarly call it comprehensive, accessible, and a good introduction to nutrition, especially for readers who want a readable overview rather than a technical textbook. One review blog noted that most of the book is strong, while criticizing the intermittent fasting section as less convincing.
On YouTube, one review video is explicitly about this title and discusses how it covers nutrition myths and healthy eating in a readable format. Another YouTube result mentions the book in a broader nutrition/books roundup rather than as a dedicated review.
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Specifications
| Topic | Weight Loss |
Product Details
| Publisher | DK |
| Publication date | March 1, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0744039894 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0744039894 |
| Item Weight | 2.18 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.62 x 0.94 x 10.31 inches |
| Part of series | The Science of Food |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,841 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Vegetarian Diets (Books) #54 in Weight Loss Diets (Books) #102 in Other Diet Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,480) |
