Encyclopedia of Foods (eBook)

A Guide to Healthy Nutrition

Experts from The Mayo Experts from The Mayo Clinic, Experts from Dole Food Experts from Dole Food Company, Experts from UCLA Center for Experts from UCLA Center for H (Herausgeber)

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2002 | 1. Auflage
516 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-053087-1 (ISBN)

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The Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition is a definitive resource 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. - Details healthy eating guidelines based on the RDA food pyramid - Provides scientific basis and knowledge for specific recommendations - Beautifully illustrated - Extensive list of reliable nutrition resources - Describes the fit kitchen from the latest in food safety to equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods to ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste

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The Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition is a definitive resource 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 "e;fit kitchen"e;, including the latest in food safety, equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods, and ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste. - Details healthy eating guidelines based on the RDA food pyramid- Provides scientific basis and knowledge for specific recommendations- Beautifully illustrated- Extensive list of reliable nutrition resources- Describes the fit kitchen from the latest in food safety to equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods to ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Encyclopedia of Foods 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 7
Part I: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition 14
Chapter 1. Optimizing Health 18
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 18
America’s Health Goals 19
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 21
The Power of the Food Guide Pyramid 24
Other Voices: Guidelines of Health Organizations 27
Bottom Line: Optimizing Health 28
Chapter 2. The Nutrients and Other Food Substances 30
The Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats 31
Carbohydrates 31
Protein 36
Fats 39
The Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals 42
Water 46
On the Nutrient Horizon: Phytochemicals 46
Supplements: Foods, or Functional Foods? 47
Nutrition and Your Stage of Life 52
Chapter 3. The Food-Health Connection 60
Obesity 60
High Blood Pressure 66
Diabetes Mellitus 70
Coronary Artery Disease 74
Osteoporosis 80
Cancer 86
Chapter 4. Planning Meals: Selecting Healthful Foods, Plus Two Weeks of Menus 92
Plan to “Eat Well” 92
Eat Breakfast 93
What’s for Lunch? 94
Snack Time 96
What’s for Supper? 97
Grocery Shopping: Another Key to Healthful Meals 101
Foods and Issues You May Have Wondered About 103
Two Weeks of Menus 108
Chapter 5. Preparing Healthful Meals 138
Change Is Good 138
Creating Healthful Menus 141
Food Safety 161
Serving Safely 162
Refrigerating or Freezing Food 162
Clean It 162
The Bottom Line on Food Safety 162
Part II: Encyclopedia of Foods 163
Fruits 166
Vegetables 224
Grains 282
Grains 285
Grain Products 295
High-Protein Foods 304
Poultry 304
Eggs 309
Meat 311
Fish 323
Shellfish 330
Legumes 337
Nuts and Seeds 346
Dairy Foods 358
Milk 361
Cheese 366
Yogurt 371
Ice Cream and Dairy Desserts 372
Herbs & Spices
Beverages 390
Fats, Oils & Sweeteners
Glossary 420
Reading List 430
Appendix 434
Index 514

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.1.2002
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Gesunde Küche / Schlanke Küche
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Diätassistenz / Ernährungsberatung
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Mikrobiologie / Infektologie / Reisemedizin
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie
• ISBN-10: 0-08-053087-7 / 0080530877
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-053087-1 / 9780080530871