There's a brand new edition of this book out which I haven't seen yet, but if it's similar to this edition, it's a good buy. This book starts from point zero of a fitness program. It points out all the basics of starting to exercise. Easy to read, well illustrated. Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 2nd Edition.
Sports nutrition is another area loaded with misinformation.
The Ergogenics Edge. This book tells you how they work, and which ones actually do work. From alcohol to zinc, this book covers practically every supplement you could think of. 5. Fitness for Dummies. This is one of my favorites.