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Nutrition addresses the most hotly debated topics in the news
today: obesity, food safety, irradiation, and vegetarianism and
also describes the currently accepted principles of good nutrition
for men, women, and children. Despite the abundance of advice on
food and diet, more Americans are obese than ever before, diabetes
rates are skyrocketing, and more foods are recalled due to
contamination. It is high-time for non-biased answers to the
question of what is healthy and safe to eat. Nutrition provides
those answers. The book explains basic guidelines for healthy
eating, along with the government's role in nutrition. It examines
the issues of food safety and technology and the debates about
genetically modified foods, organic foods, and vegetarian dining.
Food bans, such as those on transfats are discussed, as are
vitamins and supplements. After tracing the history of the study of
nutrition and identifying principal researchers, the book examines
seven major controversies in nutrition today. This basic guide to
healthy eating will give both students and adults the tools they
need to choose a diet that is healthy and safe.
This updated encyclopedia examines the basics of nutrition and
dieting, presenting the important people, concepts, and criticisms
involved and examining the pros and cons of different plans. This
A-to-Z reference describes many of the health fads and fashions of
the past as well as current trends in weight loss to help people
understand the principles of weight loss and the benefits of
healthy choices. The authors help to identity effective means of
losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, placing
particular emphasis on weight-loss programs aimed at young people
who struggle most with obesity, eating disorders, and body image.
The book explores what works, what is potentially dangerous, and
what scientists are discovering about nutrition, while also
offering sustainable advice for keeping fit. The second edition of
Encyclopedia of Diet Fads includes many updated, expanded, and
completely new entries, as well as the latest information on diets
and reviews many popular diet trends like the Atkins Diet, the Zone
Diet, Weight Watchers, and Medifast. The book is organized by
alphabetical entries regarding nutrition, exercise, and famous and
infamous diet-promoters. Readers can learn more about an area that
interests them through cross-referenced sections and a prolific
list of additional resources. A selection of appendixes contains
practical information such as how to evaluate diets and recipes.
Offers a gateway to further study through helpful appendixes,
expanded bibliography, and a listing of web resources Includes a
helpful chronology that traces the history of dieting in the United
States Introduces a wide variety of weight loss methods Contains
information on particular diets, support groups, and weight-loss
services
What is the BMI? How much should I be eating? Do I really need to
exercise? Find the answers to these questions and other food, body,
and health questions in this guide to understanding the
fundamentals of good nutrition and its partner for optimum
health--physical activity. Healthy eating can be a habit and good
habits started earlier in life are easier to maintain. Good
nutrition and physical activity complement each other in weight
loss, cardiovascular health, and other benefits. This book provides
the advice you need on how to get the most out of what you eat and
how to develop healthier habits that will help keep you fit for a
lifetime. Most teens don't need to resort to special diets or
programs; they just need to know how to make sensible choices.
Definitions of good nutrition, discussions of how the food you eat
affects the way you feel and perform, and information on how to use
readily available tools, such as the Nutrition Facts label and USDA
Food Guide Pyramid are just some of the factors provided to help
readers develop healthy habits. Bijlefeld and Zoumbaris provide
information on a number of other health matters, from vegetarian
diets to eating disorders to the affects of alcohol and drugs on
the body. You'll also learn how to make healthy choices in grocery
stores and restaurants, how to set up a kitchen of your own, and
how to keep your food safe, all factors involved in helping you to
stay healthy for peak performance in whatever you choose to do.
Why should young people even think about saving for retirement? Why
not run credit card debt up to the max if the bank is willing to
lend it? Answers to these questions and others can be found in this
basic guide to the fundamentals of personal finance written
specifically for young adults. A wide range of financial matters on
how to manage your money are discussed in a progressive fashion
from the very basics of opening a bank account to budgeting, paying
for college, financing a car, and tax-deferred retirement accounts
so that readers with varying levels of knowledge are provided with
all the information they need to stay out of debt and to plan for
their futures. Touching on a wide range of financial matters, from
the use of credit cards to planning for college and retirement, the
volume logically walks readers through the process of handling
their personal finances. Examples throughout the book as well as
advice from financial and family counselors clarify specific points
for students to help them learn how to save and budget, how to
avoid the pressures of consumerism and escalating debt and how to
manage all aspects of their money wisely. Sample lesson plans, an
extensive glossary, resource lists and further reading lists
provide students who wish to study specific concepts in greater
detail with all the tools they need to do so.
This wide-ranging encyclopedia addresses our rapidly changing
understanding of health and wellness, providing a collection of
essays that are up-to-date and comprehensive in both scope and
breadth. Encyclopedia of Wellness: From Acai Berry to Yo-Yo Dieting
offers expert advice to anyone seeking information on a condition
or illness. More than that, however, this three-volume resource is
a compendium of practical information on how to reduce poor health
choices and live a healthy, active, vibrant life. A source of
basic, easily understandable entries on health and wellness, the
encyclopedia covers an extraordinarily broad array of
health-related topics including acupuncture, art therapy,
biofeedback, food additives, nutrition labels, organic foods, and
workplace wellness. Bulimia is covered, as are depression, autism,
cancer, and environmental hazards. Essays examine issues related to
healthy living for the mind and the body, stressing the importance
of the mind-body connection to good health. Information is also
offered on practical concerns such as medical savings accounts,
changes in medical insurance, and the U.S. health care system.
Throughout, the encyclopedia presents knowledge gleaned from new
research on treatment and especially on choices in nutrition and
exercise. Over 230 clear and concise A-Z entries by notable
scholars and researchers A short, introductory essay that gives
readers a historical overview of health issues in the United States
Sidebars that provide personal anecdotes about specific health
situations A comprehensive glossary of health and wellness terms A
comprehensive list of Internet resources for further information
and research
What is the BMI? How much should I be eating? Do I really need to
exercise? Find the answers to these questions and other food, body,
and health questions in this guide to understanding the
fundamentals of good nutrition and its partner for optimum
health--physical activity. Healthy eating can be a habit and good
habits started earlier in life are easier to maintain. Good
nutrition and physical activity complement each other in weight
loss, cardiovascular health, and other benefits. This book provides
the advice you need on how to get the most out of what you eat and
how to develop healthier habits that will help keep you fit for a
lifetime. Most teens don't need to resort to special diets or
programs; they just need to know how to make sensible choices.
Definitions of good nutrition, discussions of how the food you eat
affects the way you feel and perform, and information on how to use
readily available tools, such as the Nutrition Facts label and USDA
Food Guide Pyramid are just some of the factors provided to help
readers develop healthy habits. Bijlefeld and Zoumbaris provide
information on a number of other health matters, from vegetarian
diets to eating disorders to the affects of alcohol and drugs on
the body. You'll also learn how to make healthy choices in grocery
stores and restaurants, how to set up a kitchen of your own, and
how to keep your food safe, all factors involved in helping you to
stay healthy for peak performance in whatever you choose to do.
Why should young people even think about saving for retirement? Why
not run credit card debt up to the max if the bank is willing to
lend it? Answers to these questions and others can be found in this
basic guide to the fundamentals of personal finance written
specifically for young adults. A wide range of financial matters on
how to manage your money are discussed in a progressive fashion
from the very basics of opening a bank account to budgeting, paying
for college, financing a car, and tax-deferred retirement accounts
so that readers with varying levels of knowledge are provided with
all the information they need to stay out of debt and to plan for
their futures. Touching on a wide range of financial matters, from
the use of credit cards to planning for college and retirement, the
volume logically walks readers through the process of handling
their personal finances. Examples throughout the book as well as
advice from financial and family counselors clarify specific points
for students to help them learn how to save and budget, how to
avoid the pressures of consumerism and escalating debt and how to
manage all aspects of their money wisely. Sample lesson plans, an
extensive glossary, resource lists and further reading lists
provide students who wish to study specific concepts in greater
detail with all the tools they need to do so.
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