Nutrition for Good Health: Eating Less and Living Longer!

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G.F. Stickley Company, 1982 - Medical - 216 pages
Abstract: Fundamental nutrition information is presented for the consumer. The authors designed the text so sections or parts of sections can be used independently without the need to read the entire book. Topics included are: weight control (a look at the causes of, problems associated with, and ways to reduce or control weight); health problems (coronary heart disease, cholesterol, dietary habits, salt, diabetes, hypoglycemia and other diet related problems); food habits (covers life style and development of habits from infancy); food fads (examines the "health" in health foods); food safety (discusses food contaminants, and FDA's role); sanitation (discusses food handling and storage practices, preservation and nutrients in food); technological developments (examines how nutrients added to foods eliminated nutritional deficiencies), world food problems (looks at the haves and have-nots); and basic nutrition information (explains major nutrients). A recommended and not recommended book list is given along w ith information on where to obtain nutrition education materials. (kbc).

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WEIGHTY MATTERS
1
THE HEARTY EATER AND OTHER HEALTH
37
Changing Dietary Habits
44
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