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The Handy Nutrition Answer Book

Patricia Barnes-Svarney author Thomas E Svarney author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Visible Ink Press

Published:20th Aug '15

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Your fitness, health, and well-being depend on food and proper nutrition. Yet, knowing what is in the foods we eat, understanding the differences between good and bad fat, learning which foods are good sources of vitamins, keeping up on the latest scientific discoveries, or discerning the effectiveness of different diets can be challenging. To help answer these questions there's The Handy Nutrition Answer Book. Additionally, the book scrutinises the pros, cons and effectiveness of the biggest, most popular and trendiest diets on the market today.

"... recommended ... a useful resource ..." — Booklist

"Starred Review. ... The diet comparison appendix is the most fascinating extra resource … This [is an] approachable and valuable resource for nutrition students, health care professionals, and laypeople interested in nutrition information ..." — Library Journal

"... a great reference for both teacher and student as a part of any science classroom library. … The questions are relevant and the answers are short and to the point. If you have been looking for a helpful and handy nutrition reference, this book may be the answer for you!" — National Science Teachers Association Recommends

"Readers will find information on a plethora of topics in this one-stop source for all things nutrition ... a useful book ..." — Christian Library Journal

"... a handy reference book when looking for specific information, or it can be read cover to cover as a comprehensive guide to nutrition. The question-and-answer format, with chapters divided into major categories, makes it easy to browse ..." — VOYA magazine

"both practical and informative ... Recommended" — School Library Journal

"Every conceivable question is answered with current information. … There is no preaching here just well written, understandable facts on the latest nutritional science and guidelines." — Children's Literature

"The Handy Nutrition Answer Book by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney will answer your “What should I eat?” conundrums."— Bookworm Sez

ISBN: 9781578594849

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 647g

374 pages