Nutrition for Dummies

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.Rinzler, Carol Ann is the author of 'Nutrition for Dummies', published 2003 under ISBN 9780764540820 and ISBN 0764540823.