Nutrition For Dummies
Get the facts on good nutrition, slim down, and feel greatYou've been hearing it since you were a kid: "You are what you eat." And this wise saying is true! This one-size-fits-all guide to nutrition shows you how to manage your diet so you get the most bang (nutrients) for your buck (calories) and gives you the know-how to put together a shopping list, prepare healthy foods, and easily cut calories.The skinny on nutrition — dig into the basics on nutrition and get the know-how to judge the value of nutrition information in the real worldThe pros of protein — get the facts on where you can get protein and what it does for your bodyGet vitality from vitamins — find out why vitamins, minerals, and plain old water are absolutely essential for your healthProcess the facts on food processing — get the 411 on food processing and find out how cooking, freezing, canning, and drying food affects its nutritional valueNothing to sneeze at — discover why some food gives people allergies, how food affects your brain at every stage of life, and how food may interact with medical drugs"Clear, well-written, and thorough, Nutrition For Dummies is an extraordinary resource, a must-read for people who care about their health."—Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY)"Before you eat your next meal, read this book."—Dr. Manfred Kroger, Professor of Food Science, Pennsylvania State UniversityOpen the book and find:How your body turns food and beverages into the nutrients you needThe amount of nutrients you need to be in tiptop shapeRules on dietary supplementsThe lowdown on carbohydratesWays to balance hunger and appetiteTips to assemble a healthful dietHow to use nutritional guidelines to plan a mealFoods that may prevent or relieve symptoms of heart disease and cancerLearn to:Read and understand a nutrition facts labelDetermine which carbs and fats are "good" — and which are notGrasp the truth about vitamin supplements and energy drinks