American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide or Nutrition

American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide

Author: ADA American Dietetic Association

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 watersafety

• 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.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Neva L Crogan, PhD, APRN, BC (University of Arizona College of Nursing)
Description: This is the second edition of a popular, easy to understand nutrition information guide first published in 1996 by the American Dietetic Association.
Purpose: According to the author, the book was created as a practical, up-to-date resource for healthful eating. It is filled with practical advice designed to cover the lifespan from infancy to old age. Since the first edition in 1996, nutrition science has made important discoveries about nutrition and how it can affect overall health. This book will guide the layperson through the many nutrition facts and fallacies and help explain their impact on health and quality of life.
Audience: This nutrition guide was written for the general public to be used as a reference for the entire family. The author has recruited an impressive cadre of contributors and reviewers for this edition.
Features: This edition includes new topics such as herbal and botanical supplements, newly identified nutrition syndromes, and food-drug interactions. Special topics of interest include the latest on food-borne illnesses, facts about functional foods and phytonutritients for health, ethnic food choices, food labeling, food allergens, and how to manage body weight. Overall, this is a well written book presented in a positive manner. Although there are only black-and-white tables and figures, this shortcoming does not seem to detract from the overall presentation. Valuable appendixes and an index are included.
Assessment: Nutrition science is a constantly changing field of study. Due to this, subsequent editions will always be needed. This reference guide is presented in an easy to understand format using simple terms ideal for the general public.

Library Journal

The American Dietetic Association, along with Duyff, noted food and nutrition consultant, have written a readable and timely book for the lay reader. Some of the topics discussed are the food pyramid, what to eat (and not eat) while taking prescription medicines, preparing your own baby food, nutritional needs of the elderly, eating ostrich meat, the iron content of foods when cooking in iron pots, and the calories in the glue of a postage stamp. Included is a lengthy resource list of associations/organizations that will provide more information. However, an index is not included, and olestra is only briefly mentioned. Duyff gives sound advice, making this a good addition to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Complete Book of Nutrition (St. Martin's, 1990). Recommended for public libraries.Connie Weaver, Bosler Free Lib., Carlisle, Pa.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

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Nutrition: Science and Applications

Author: Lori A Smolin

Obesity has become a major health issue throughout the world, but many people just aren't aware of the proper nutrition needed in a diet. Smolin guides readers through the science of nutrition, providing real-world examples to show them how to apply this information to their lives. Each chapter delves into the strong science base while exploring the basis of current nutrition recommendations. This approach will help readers effectively evaluate new information that they encounter.

Table of Contents:

1	Nutrition: Everyday Choices	1
2	Applying the Science of Nutrition	25
3	The Human Body: From Meals to Molecules	54
4	Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber	79
5	Lipids: How Much of a Good Thing?	113
6	Protein: The Privileged Nutrient	145
7	Energy Balance and Weight Management	176
8	The Water-Soluble Vitamins	216
9	The Fat-Soluble Vitamins	249
10	The Internal Sea: Water and the Major Minerals	270
11	The Trace Minerals: Our Elemental Needs	308
12	Meeting Our Needs: Food, Fortified Foods, and Supplements	335
13	Fueling Fitness: Nutrition and Exercise	361
14	In the Beginning: Nutrition for Mothers and Infants	394
15	The Growing Years: Infancy to Adolescence	426
16	Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years	458
17	How Safe Is Our Food Supply?	483
18	The Global View: Feeding the World	516
App. A	Nutrient Composition of Foods
App. B	Standards for Body Size
App. C	Normal Blood Values of Nutritional Relevance
App. D	Sources of Information on Nutrition
App. E	Canadian Recommendations and Guidelines
App. F	Nutrient Intake Recommendations by the World Health Organization
App. G	U.S. Nutrition Recommendations
App. H	Ethnic Diet Planning Tools
App. I	Exchange Lists
App. J	Food Labeling Information
App. K	Energy Expenditure for Various Activities
App. L	Conversions and Calculations
App. M	Answers to Critical Thinking Exercises
	Glossary
	Index