The Nutribase Nutrition Facts Desk Reference

With scientists finding new evidence almost weekly that healthy diets can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and numerous other conditions, an ever-growing number of Americans are seeking the most nutritious raw and prepared foods they can find. Other readers, meanwhile, need help choosing food products to meet specific dietary needs set out by their doctors. But label reading is a daunting task, and it can be difficult to find reliable information about products available at stores and in restaurants. This encyclopedia resource is the ultimate guide for nutritional values for thousands of food products from abalone to zucchini. Parts 1 and 2 provide A-to-Z listings of foods and food products that show detailed data on general nutrients -- such as fat, fiber, carbohydrates, and sodium -- as well as vitamins and minerals. Part 3, perfect for today's hectic lifestyles, is an alphabetical list of the nutritional values of fast-food fare. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.