The American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide

A lifetime of sound advice on healthful eating—from the world’s foremost authority on food and nutrition. The American Dietetic Association has analyzed the newest nutrition research to provide reliable answers to all your food and nutrition questions. This comprehensive and easy-to-use book does more than list scientific facts—it shows how to translate them into healthy food choices that fit any lifestyle. Filled with practical tips and guidelines for all ages—from choosing the healthiest baby food to eating well in the golden years—The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food & Nutrition Guide makes healthful nutrition advice interesting and easy to follow. This Interactive, Personalized Guide Provides Quick Access to Nutrition Information for the Whole Family, Including: Safe and sane ways to lose weight Low-fat fast food and restaurant tips Meeting the unique nutrition needs of women, children, teens, and the elderly How to decipher health claims in the headlines Top nutrition tips for sports and exercise The latest information on vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. How to protect against foodborne illness How to maximize nutrition with fewer calories And much more! Also included are the new USDA Dietary Guidelines, kitchen nutrition tips, "Real Life Nutrition" stories, and nutrition check-ups. With nearly 70,000 members, The American Dietetic Association is the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world. "This is a truly comprehensive, easy-to-read guide for the whole family. It is a wonderful resource for healthy meal planning." Jeanne Jones, syndicated columnist Cook It Light, author, lecturer, and consultant "The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food & Nutrition Guide…may be the ultimate healthy-eating primer. How often can it be said of a book that it may extend your life?" Fitness Magazine "This is a wealth of information—chock-full of practical tips and very reader-friendly. Should be on everyone’s bookshelf." Evelyn Tribole, RD, nutrition columnist and best-selling author