Diet and nutrition sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about federal dietary guidelines and food guidance system, portion sizes, healthy dietary supplements, and elements of good nutrition and its requirement through lifespan, the medical concerns, and healthy food choices, along with the importance of nutrition in weight management, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of nutrition support organizations and programs.

Contributor Omnigraphics, Inc.

Edition Statement:Sixth edition.

ImprintDetroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2021]

Imprint2021

Descriptionxvi, 701 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Note:Part 1. Guidelines for healthy eating -- Federal dietary guidelines and food guidance system -- Portion sizes and servings -- Food labels -- Healthy use of dietary supplements -- Part 2. The elements of good nutrition -- Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Dietary fats -- Dietary fiber -- Fluids and hydration -- Minerals -- Antioxidants and other functional foods -- Key takeaways from nutrition -- Part 3. Nutrition through the life span -- Infant and toddler nutrition -- Children and food -- Nutrition information for teens and young adults -- Nutrition needs for women -- Nutrition for older persons -- Part 4. Lifestyle and nutrition -- Smart supermarket shopping -- Healthy vegetarianism -- Healthy eating at home -- The health benefits of eating breakfast -- Healthy eating out -- Alcohol use -- Part 5. Nutrition-related health and safety concerns -- Diet and metabolic syndrome -- The truths about natural, artificial, and added sugars -- Food ingredients: additives and colors -- Safety of irradiated food -- Excess sodium -- Health effects of commercial beverages -- How safe are dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance? -- Food safety -- The health consequences of nutrition misinformation -- Food insecurity of U.S. households -- Part 6. Importance of nutrition in weight management -- The health risks of overweight and obesity -- Childhood obesity -- Healthy weight loss -- Weight loss and nutrition myths -- Diet pills and supplements for weight loss explained -- Popular fad diets -- Part 7. The role of nutrition in people with other medical concerns -- Nutrition and diabetes -- Nutrition and heart disease -- Food allergies and intolerances -- Celiac disease and a gluten-free diet -- Cancer and nutrition -- Nutrition and oral health -- Part 8. Additional help and information -- Glossary of nutrition and diet terms -- Nutrition support organizations and programs.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note:"Provides basic consumer health information about nutrition through the lifespan including facts about dietary guidelines and eating plans, weight control, and related medical concerns. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources."-- Provided by publisher.

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