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基本説明
Describes more than 140 foods, providing information on their history, nutrient content, an medical uses. It details healthy eating guidelines based on the RDA food pyramid and provides a scientific basis for specific recommendations. R
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The Encyclopedia of Foodsresource for what to eat for maximum health as detailed by medical and nutritional experts. This book makes the connection between health, disease, and the food we eat.The Encyclopedia describes more than 140 foods, providing information on their history, nutrient content, and medical uses.The Encyclopedia also describes the "fit kitchen", including the latest in food safety, equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods, and ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste.
Contents
Part IChapter 1: Optimizing Health:The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)America's Health GoalsThe Dietary Guidelines for AmericansThe Power of the Food Guide PyramidOther Voices: Guidelines of Health OrganizationsThe Bottom Line: Optimizing HealthChapter 2: The Nutrients and Other Food Substances:The Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, and FatsCarbohydratesProteinFatsThe Micronutrients: Vitamins and MineralsWaterOn the Nutrient Horizon: PhytochemicalsSupplements: Foods, or Functional FoodsNutrition and Your Stages of LifeChapter 3: The Food-Health Connection:ObesityHigh Blood PressureDiabetes MellitusCoronary Artery DiseaseOsteoporosisCancerChapter 4: Planning Meals: Selecting Healthful Foods, Plus Two Weeks of Menus:Plan to "Eat Well"Eat BreakfastWhat's For Lunch?Snack TimeWhat's For Supper?Dining outGrocery Shopping: Another Key to Healthy MealsFoods and Issues You May Have Wondered About Two Weeks of MenusChapter 5: Preparing Healthful Meals:Change Is GodCreating Healthy MenusFood SafetyServing SafetyRefrigerating or Freezing FoodClean ItThe Bottom Line on Food SafetyPart II: Encyclopedia of Foods:Fruits:Vegetables:Grains:BreadCerealsPastaRiceDairy Foods:MilkYogurtCheeseMeat & Other High-Protein Foods:MeatPoultryEggsFish & ShellfishLegumesNuts & SeedsFats, Oils, & Sweets:Others:BeveragesHerbs & Spices