Nutrition for Dummies (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

Get the scoop on trans fats and genetically engineered foods Make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle Looking for sensible, easy-to-follow nutritional advice? This guide is jampacked with practical tips on improving your eating habits and meeting all your nutritional needs, whether you're a meat-lover, vegetarian, or vegan. you'll find new information on essential nutrients, clarified Dietary Guidelines, and an updated list of the Recommended Daily Allowances. Discover how to: Interpret nutritional labels Distinguish "good" fat from "bad" Prepare delicious, healthy meals Select a weight loss plan that works Preserve nutrients when cooking food Eat smart when eating out Praise for Nutrition For Dummies "Before you eat your next meal, read this book." Dr. Manfred Kroger, Professor of Food Science, Pennsylvania State University "Everything she writes is worth reading." Cindy Pearson, Executive Director, National Womens Health Network