The NutriBase Guide to Fat & Fiber in Your FoodPenguin, 2001 - 736 pages The NutriBase Nutrition Facts Desk Reference is an essential tool for monitoring the nutritional value of your diet. Recognized by health experts as the best source of information on food values, it is widely used by physicians, nutritionists, and health-conscious consumers alike. This completely revised and updated second edition has more than 40,000 entries for generic, brand-name, prepared, and specialty foods, including fast foods and restaurant meals. Alphabetical listings include the amount of calories, carbohydrates, sodium, protein, fiber, fat, saturated fats, cholesterol, and percentage of calories from fat -- in short, everything needed to analyze diet and nutrition. Many nutritionists advise a reduction in fat and a simultaneous increase in fiber for optimal health. With more than 40,000 entries, this book helps readers identify the best foods for weight loss and disease prevention. |
Contents
Introduction | vii |
How to Use This Book | xiii |
Codes and Abbreviations | xv |
AtoZ Listing of Foods | 1 |
FastFoodChain Restaurant Values | 629 |
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