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Nutrition for dummies

by Carol Ann Rinzler

(--For dummies)

John Wiley & Sons, c2016

6th ed

  • : pbk

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Get the straight facts on nutrition, slim down, and feel great You've been hearing it since you were a kid: "You are what you eat." And this wise saying is true! Good nutrition is the key to achieving and maintaining healthy weight and lifelong good health no matter how you slice it. Nutrition For Dummies, 6th Edition is a one-size-fits-all guide to nutrition that shows you how to manage your diet so you get the most bang for your buck. This book gives you the know-how to put together a shopping list, prepare healthy foods, and easily cut calories. The latest edition of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages individuals to eat a healthful diet one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent chronic disease. This updated edition of Nutrition For Dummies reflects the latest suggested guidelines and details in plain English so you can incorporate these recommendations for living a nutritionally sound life. You'll get updated RDAs on vitamins and nutritional supplements; find out why you should eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and other plant-based foods; understand the importance of cholesterol for brain health; get the latest information on obesity; and more. * Decipher the latest nutrition facts, labels, and guidelines * Understand why sugar is the most controversial subject in diet today * Grasp the truth about vitamin supplements and energy drinks * Make informed decisions about your own nutrition choices An apple a day may not necessarily keep the doctor away, but with the simple guidance of Nutrition For Dummies, 6th Edition you can be on your way to living a happier, healthier, and longer life.

目次

Introduction 1 Part 1: Nutrition 101: The Basic Facts about Nutrition 5 CHAPTER 1: Nutrition Equals Life: Knowing What to Eat to Get What You Need 7 CHAPTER 2: Digestion: The 24/7 Food Factory 19 CHAPTER 3: How Much Nutrition Do You Need? 27 CHAPTER 4: The (Still) Growing American Body 37 CHAPTER 5: Calories: The Energizers 49 CHAPTER 6: Protein Power 59 Part 2: The Good Stuff in Your Food 71 CHAPTER 7: Facing Facts on Fat and Cholesterol 73 CHAPTER 8: Carbohydrates: A Complex Story 89 CHAPTER 9: Alcohol: Another Form of Grape and Grain 105 CHAPTER 10: Vitamins for Vim and Vigor 117 CHAPTER 11: Making the Most of Minerals 133 CHAPTER 12: Water Works 149 CHAPTER 13: Added Attractions: Supplements 161 Part 3: Training and Development 173 CHAPTER 14: Why You Eat When You Eat 175 CHAPTER 15: Why You Like the Foods You Like 185 CHAPTER 16: Building Your Healthful Diet 197 CHAPTER 17: Choosing Wisely with Pyramids, Plates, and Labels 209 CHAPTER 18: Eating Smart When Eating Out 225 Part 4: Food Processing 237 CHAPTER 19: Praising Food Processing 239 CHAPTER 20: Cooking Nutritious Food 253 CHAPTER 21: How Freezing, Canning, Drying, and Zapping Protect Your Food 271 CHAPTER 22: Better Eating through Chemistry 283 Part 5: Food and Medicine 297 CHAPTER 23: When Food Gives You Hives 299 CHAPTER 24: Brain Food 309 CHAPTER 25: Food and Drug Interactions 329 CHAPTER 26: Using Food as Medicine 337 Part 6: The Part of Tens 349 CHAPTER 27: Ten Reliable Nutrition Websites 351 CHAPTER 28: Ten Superstar Foods 357 CHAPTER 29: Ten Easy Ways to Cut Calories 365 CHAPTER 30: Ten Ways Coffee Makes Life Better 369 CHAPTER 31: Ten Terrific Foods Starting with the Letter P 375 Index 383

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