Eat better, live better
Subtitle: a commonsense guide to nutrition and good health
By: Reader's digest ; [editor, Joseph L. Gardner ; contributing writers, Robert Bahr ... et al.].
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Pleasantville, N.Y
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780895771414
Subjects: Nutrition; Diet; Food
Other titles: Reader's digest.
Notes: Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 398-401.
Table of contents: title: Part one : ABCs of nutrition.; title: Necessary nutrients : carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water; title: Nutritive value of foods; title: Part two : Family food guide.; title: The basic four food groups; title: Buying guide : vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, legumes, grains, herbs and spices; title: Gathering foods from the wild; title: Beverages : what's good for you; title: Market basket; title: Keeping foods fresh; title: Preparation techniques; title: Special section : Cooking the nutritious way; title: Part three : Eating for good health.; title: Dealing with overweight; title: Eating sensibly; title: Special section : Fitness through exercise; title: Part four : Special diets for special needs.; title: Food and health/nutrition obstacles; title: Dealing with common ailments : liquid, soft, and bland diets; high-fiber diets; title: Detecting food allergies : elimination diets; title: Food intolerance : lactose- and gluten-restricted diets; title: Coping with dietary limitations : sodium-, sugar-, and fat-controlled diets; title: Self-imposed food restrictions : picky eaters, vegetarian diets, the athlete's diet