Nutrition Almanac

Lavon J. Dunne0071373381, 9780071373388

Take a bite out of a bestseller!Trusted by health-conscious people for over 30 years, McGraw-Hill’s NUTRITION ALMANAC–the oldest healthy eating and supplementation guide around–supplies accurate, up-to-date, and impartial information.That’s why over 2.5 million copies have been sold!The new Fifth Edition contains the latest material on the nutrition/disease front: solid information on the latest supplementation, herbs, and vitamins; additional exercise/nutrition benefits and interactions; and much more.*Examines the connections between nutrition and disease*Clarifies the role of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals*Details the optimal supplementation dosages for individual needs*Presents the latest scientific data on health and eatingINVALUABLE TO: *Physicians *Nurses *Dieticians*Scientists*Researchers*Physical Therapists*Physician’s Assistants*Chiropractors*Sports Trainers*And individuals who want reliable, complete, sensible information on the food they eat, the supplements they take, and the effect these have on their bodies.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Preface……Page 10
Contetns……Page 6
I: Nutrients……Page 14
Carbohydrates……Page 18
Fats……Page 20
Protein……Page 22
Vitamins……Page 23
Minerals……Page 27
Water……Page 29
II: Alternative Medicine and Therapies……Page 32
Aromatherapy……Page 34
Ayurvedic Medicine……Page 36
Deep Tissue Manipulation……Page 38
Energy Balancing……Page 39
Chinese Medicine……Page 40
Herbal Therapy……Page 41
Homeopathy……Page 44
Biofeedback……Page 45
Hypnotherapy……Page 46
III: Health Conditions……Page 48
Abscess……Page 50
Acne……Page 51
AIDS……Page 53
Allergy……Page 55
Alzheimer’s Disease……Page 57
Anemia……Page 58
Arthritis……Page 60
Asthma……Page 63
Atherosclerosis……Page 65
Back Pain……Page 67
Bronchitis……Page 69
Bruises……Page 71
Burns……Page 72
Bursitis……Page 74
Cancer……Page 75
Canker Sores……Page 77
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome……Page 78
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome……Page 79
Colds and Flu……Page 80
Constipation……Page 82
Crohn’s Disease……Page 84
Cystitis……Page 85
Depression……Page 86
Diabetes……Page 89
Diarrhea……Page 91
Ear Infection……Page 93
Eczema……Page 94
Epilepsy……Page 96
Eye Problems……Page 97
Fibrocystic Breast Disease……Page 98
Fibromyalgia……Page 99
Gallbladder Disease……Page 100
Gingivitis……Page 101
Gout……Page 102
Headache……Page 104
Heart Attack……Page 106
Heartburn……Page 108
Hemorrhoids……Page 109
Hepatitis……Page 110
Herpes……Page 112
Hypertension – High Blood Pressure……Page 113
Infection……Page 115
Insomnia……Page 117
Irritable Bowel Syndrome……Page 119
Kidney Stones……Page 120
Lupus – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE……Page 121
Menopause……Page 122
Menstrual Problems……Page 124
Multiple Sclerosis……Page 126
Osteoporosis……Page 128
Overweight……Page 129
Pregnancy……Page 131
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)……Page 133
Prostate Problems……Page 135
Psoriasis……Page 136
Raynaud’s Disease……Page 137
Stress……Page 139
Stroke……Page 141
Ulcers……Page 142
Vaginitis……Page 144
IV: Foods……Page 146
Legumes……Page 150
Grains……Page 151
Meats and Poultry……Page 152
Seaweed……Page 153
Sweeteners……Page 154
Pharmacological Activity……Page 155
Rich Sources of Nutrients……Page 157
Glycemic Index (GI)……Page 163
V: Diet and Food Composition……Page 168
Weights……Page 170
Recommended Dietary Intake Chart……Page 171
Recommended Dietary Intakes……Page 172
Dietary Reference Intakes: Recommended Intakes for Individuals……Page 173
Food Groups……Page 175
Beverages……Page 176
Cheese……Page 178
Cream……Page 185
Frozen Desserts……Page 186
Milk……Page 187
Eggs……Page 190
Fats and Oils……Page 191
Fruits and Fruit Juices……Page 196
Grains……Page 210
Breads……Page 215
Flours……Page 220
Legumes……Page 221
Beef……Page 226
Lamb……Page 229
Pork……Page 230
Veal……Page 232
Luncheon and Sausage……Page 234
Nuts and Seeds……Page 238
Chicken……Page 242
Duck……Page 245
Turkey……Page 246
Wild Game……Page 247
Seafood and Seaweed……Page 248
Vegetables and Vegetable Juices……Page 256
References……Page 270
Selected Bibliography……Page 276
Index……Page 280
About the Author……Page 306