Diet and nutrition sourcebook : basic consumer health information about dietary guidelines, servings and portions, recommended daily nutrient intakes and meal plans, vitamins and supplements, weight loss and maintenance, nutrition for different life stages and medical conditions, and healthy food choices : along with details about government nutrition support programs, a glossary of nutrition and dietary terms, and a directory of resources for more information / edited by Laura Larsen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Larsen, Laura, editor.

Series:

Health reference series (Unnumbered)

Health Reference

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nutrition--Popular works.

Nutrition.

Diet--Popular works.

Diet.

Health--Popular works.

Health.

Consumer education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 656 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics, Inc., c2011.

Detroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics, Inc., 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

pt 1. Guidelines for healthy food consumption

pt. 2. The elements of good nutrition

pt. 3. Nutrition through the life span

pt. 4. Lifestyle and nutrition

pt. 5. Nutrition-related health concerns

pt. 6. Nutrition and weight control

pt. 7. Nutrition for people with other medical concerns

pt. 8. Additional help and information.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781780347189

1780347189

9780780812031

0780812034

OCLC:

764337474