Diet & Nutrition Sourcebook

Publisher Omnigraphics

Format

eBook

2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Edition

4

Copyright

2011

ISBN13

9780780812031

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

College Freshman - College Senior

DDC
TBD

Overview

This Sourcebook contains information about current dietary guidelines, nutrition intake, and proportions for all life stages, infants to seniors, and various life styles including singles, families, vegetarians, athletes, along with tips for eating out. It provides guidance for weight control, information about supplements, and nutrition advice for people with specific medical concerns including artificial hydration and nutrition, cancer, celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies, and heart disease. National government nutrition support programs are described along with a glossary, on-line resources, suggested reading, and a directory of organizations able to provide additional help and information.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Guidelines for Healthy Food Consumption.
2: Federal Dietary Guidelines and Food Guidance System.
3: Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
4: Introduction to the MyPlate Food Guidance System.
5: Portion Sizes and Servings.
6: Healthy Portions.
7: Food Servings and Food Exchange Lists.
8: Calories and Energy Balance.
9: The Health Benefits of Eating Breakfast.
10: Food Labels.
11: How to Use Nutrition Labels.
12: Understanding Claims on Food Labels.
13: Healthy Use of Dietary Supplements.
14: Information about Dietary Supplements.
15: Safety Tips for Dietary Supplement Users.
16: An Introduction to Probiotics.
17: The Elements of Good Nutrition.
18: Protein.
19: Carbohydrates.
20: Dietary Fats: An Overview.
21: Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated Fats and Fatty Acids.
22: The Health Benefits of Some Fats.
23: Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Food and Fish Oil Supplements.
24: Current Recommendations about the Role of Omega 6 Fatty Acids.
25: Fruits and Vegetables.
26: Fruits.
27: Vegetables.
28: Fruits and Vegetables and Healthy Weight.
29: Milk and Dairy Products.
30: Dietary Fiber.
31: Grains and Healthy Whole Grains.
32: Empty Calories.
33: Fluids and Hydration.
34: Essential Vitamins.
35: Vitamin A.
36: The Vitamin B Family.
37: Vitamin C.
38: Vitamin D.
39: Vitamin E.
40: Important Minerals.
41: Calcium.
42: Iron.
43: Magnesium.
44: Zinc.
45: Phytochemicals, Antioxidants, and Other Functional Foods.
46: Phytochemicals.
47: Antioxidants.
48: Health Benefits and Risks of Soy Foods.
49: Nutrition through the Life Span.
50: Feeding Infants and Toddlers.
51: Infants: Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding.
52: Introducing Solids and Table Foods.
53: Healthy Nutrition for Toddlers.
54: Children and Food.
55: Healthy Nutrition for Children.
56: Food Allergies in Children on the Rise.
57: School Lunches.
58: Nutrition Information for Teens a
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